KnownCarProblems2009 Lexus RX350 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Lexus RX350, most often about the steering (29% of complaints, typically around 54,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about RX350 model year since 2000.
Complaints97
Recalls0
Crashes reported7
Fires reported1
Injuries reported2
Most common 2009 Lexus RX350 problems
Steering
28 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 54,500 miles.
During vehicle service,was told the rack and pinion, power steering was leaking. After looking on line I discovered this a common problem with rx vehicles. Most with low mileage or age. Lexus apparently ordered no recall or upgraded their parts to fix the problem.
During vehicle service today, I was told that the rack of power steering is leaking. I was charged $1750 for replacing power steering rack. After looking on line, I found this is a common problem for rx 350 with low mileage . This is a safety issue Lexus should recall and to fix the problem.
Body and structure
17 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
I own a Lexus SUV, my third Lexus/toyota brand vehicle. So I trusted the safety and reliability. One day everything is fine. The next day, I see a small crack in the lower part of the dashboard of the passenger seat. Literally, one day fine and the next cracked and without a single incident that caused it. In just a…
The contact owns a 2009 Lexus RX350. The contact stated she notice a crack across the dashboard near the airbag on the passengerâs side that had started to expand. The contact notified the dealer and was informed that there was nothing they could do to assist because the recall had already expired. The vehicle was…
Engine
15 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 103,000 miles.
My car never leaked oil, and no sensor lights were on. Regular maintenance was performed on the car. While I was driving on the freeway on cruise control about 70 MPH (2,000 RPM) engine suddenly revved up to 3,000-3,500 RPM. I was able to exit the highway within 0.25 miles, the oil pressure sensor came on at the end…
I saw white smoke in my rear view mirror while driving on a street. No engine lights appeared. I had been driving on the freeway a few minutes earlier. I pulled over and called my Lexus dealer, who regularly does my maintenance. I had car towed to dealer, who said it was the vvti oil cooler hose and it would be…
Transmission
8 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 70,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2009 Lexus rx 350. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate speed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection where the contact was informed that the planetary assembly had become detached. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue.…
T-sb-0201-11 from toyota/Lexus states "some vehicles equipped with 2gr-fe/fxe towing package engines may exhibit an oil seep from the engine oil cooler pipes." this tsb affects toyota and Lexus vehicles going back to at least 2008-present. This is a major issue, and I feel this should be handled as a recall instead of…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 8%The navigation system map icon does not match actual location of vehiclle as the map is of a different area and often icon is not on a road.
2009 rx 350 lift gate rubber melted while vehicle parked in driveway in 88 degree heat north florida. All previous posts by car owners who had same issue were told this was due to a chemical or electrical issue which I am now concerned may be a fire hazard. Rubber is dripping off onto back of my car, I am pregnant and…
Air bags
7 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: side/window, frontal.
Tl contact owns a 2009 Lexus RX350. While driving 65 MPH there was a loud noise and the air bag in the rear near the lift gate deployed. The dealer nor the manufacturer were notified. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not damaged. The failure and current mileages were 31,000.
Tl contact owns a 2009 Lexus RX350. While driving 65 MPH there was a loud noise and the air bag in the rear near the lift gate deployed. The dealer nor the manufacturer were notified. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not damaged. The failure and current mileages were 31,000.
Electrical
7 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles.
Switch assembly back door opener is melted. It is gooey and comes off on your fingers.this switch was already like this when I bought the vehicle.
2009 rx 350 lift gate rubber melted while vehicle parked in driveway in 88 degree heat north florida. All previous posts by car owners who had same issue were told this was due to a chemical or electrical issue which I am now concerned may be a fire hazard. Rubber is dripping off onto back of my car, I am pregnant and…
Speed control
6 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 30,500 miles.
I was driving my 2009 Lexus rx 350 at about 25 miles per hour when it suddenly rapidly accelerated. Fortunately there was nothing/no car immediately in front of me. I pressed down on the brakes and the car responded by slowing down. I have reported the incident to Lexus and will have the dealer inspect the car as soon…
Tl contact owns a 2009 Lexus rx 350. The contact was driving at a low speed while driving into a parking space, when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and drove over the curb. She attempted to use the brakes which did not work at first to stop the vehicle. She then depressed the brake pedal with extreme force and…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Lexus RX350 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2009 Lexus RX350
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lexus RX350?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (28 complaints, typically around 54,500 miles); body and structure (17 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles); engine (15 complaints, typically around 103,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Lexus RX350 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Lexus RX350. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Lexus RX350?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about RX350 model year since 2000, with 97 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.