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#BS-2016-LEXRX-387C

2016 Lexus Rx

Based on reports from 31 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
31
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
31
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 31 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:bodyHIGH

6 owners reported structure:body issues — failures commonly reported around 98K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure:body (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:body6 (19%)
Engine4 (13%)
Drivetrain4 (13%)
Other3 (10%)
Electrical3 (10%)
Brakes3 (10%)
Fuel System1 (3%)
Airbags1 (3%)

2016 Lexus Rx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lexus Rx, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 98,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 98K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lexus Rx, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lexus Rx, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lexus Rx, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Lexus Rx. Recent trend: increasing.

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2016 Lexus Rx vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

31

Class avg

449

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 31 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Lexus Rx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Lexus Rx?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Lexus Rx is related to the structure:body, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Lexus Rx reliable?
The 2016 Lexus Rx has 31 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Lexus Rx problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Lexus Rx have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2016 Lexus Rx according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Lexus Rx problems start?
Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 98,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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