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Lexus RX Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
 2016 - 2018 Lexus RX |
Best
127%
Worst
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 2010 - 2015 Lexus RX |
Best
41%
Worst
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 2004 - 2009 Lexus RX |
Best
74%
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TrueDelta Reviews the Reliability And Durability of the Lexus RX
| Lexus RX Reliability And Durability: Pros | |
| Year | Comment |
| 2013 | The strongest advantage of any Lexus over its German competitors isn't how it looks or how it drives, but how long it lasts without becoming a headache. The LS large luxury sedan might be the king here, but the RX also does very well based on our members' Car Reliability Survey responses. For the 2010s, the first model year of the current generation, not a single owner (out of 30 participating) reported a repair during 2012. For the 2004s, the first model year of the second-generation RX, only two out of 29 owners reported a repair. This would be impressive for new cars, much less some that have been driven about 90,000 miles while aging for eight years. One caveat: the 2013 Lexus RX 350 F Sport (and only the F Sport) is the first (and so far only) model equipped with Toyota's new eight-speed automatic transaxle. New transmission designs often have teething issues, which probably explains why Toyota/Lexus is only offering it in a single low-volume application this year. Buy an RX 350 F Sport, and for no additional charge you can beta test the new transmission! We don't have reliability data for the current Cadillac SRX (not quite enough owners have signed up yet), but judging from other GM models one probably would not age as well. I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt by rating the Lexus only "better" rather than "much better." Check the latest Lexus RX reliability stats. full 2013 Lexus RX review |
| 2016 | The longer someone intends to keep a car and the higher the priority they place on reliability, the more likely I am to recommend a Toyota or Lexus no matter what I think of the car itself. No other manufacturer has as consistently produced cars that tend to require few repairs for ten-plus years. Cadillac and Lincoln have mixed records. Sometimes their cars are fairly reliable, sometimes they are awful. Previous MKXs have been reliable, but the new one shares little with them. The related 2015-2016 Edge has been pretty good so far. Based on a new platform and with a new engine and a new transmission, the XT5's reliability is entirely unknown. The previous all-new Cadillac, the 2013 ATS, has been troublesome. Risk-averse buyers who prefer the XT5 should wait for the 2018. full 2016 Lexus RX review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Lexus RX
| Lexus RX Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lexus just makes a very good quality vehicle full 2010 Lexus RX review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Personal experience with my previous car, a Toyota LandCruiser HDJ100. My RX450h is one year old: no problems reported in 18.000 miles. One of my friend has a 10 years old RX300 with 190.000 miles: no problems reported too. full 2010 Lexus RX review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Proven brand history of being one of the most reliable vehicles on the road. full 2008 Lexus RX review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Lexus vehicles have always been reliable. So far so good with our current vehicle. full 2008 Lexus RX review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Consistent reliability in Consumer Reports. Decent warranty. full 2008 Lexus RX review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
brand reputation and proven performance for long-term problem-free operation full 2008 Lexus RX review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
From checking with other owners, online forums and CRO, and my own experience, this car is as worry free as it gets. Just no problems, at all. full 2006 Lexus RX review |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
I like never having to take it in for repair. I mean never! full 2004 Lexus RX review |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
No major repairs in 77k miles full 2004 Lexus RX review |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Made by Toyota, enough said. full 2004 Lexus RX review |
| Lexus RX Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
WE HAD A 2004 RX - LOVED EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE TRANSMISSION - EXTREMELY JERKY AND FELT LIKE IT WAS NOT GOING TO GET IN GEAR - THE SUV WOULD LITERALLY JERK AROUND. LEXUS SAID IT WAS FINE AND NOT TO WORRY (NO WARRANTY THOUGH) - NO COVERAGE - NO MORE LEXUS full 2004 Lexus RX review |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even after doing alot of research prior to my purchase, I had a major repair just after hitting 100k. The transmission went out and apparently it was very common in the RX300. full 2002 Lexus RX review |
