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#BS-2009-LEXRX3-45AA

2009 Lexus Rx350

Based on reports from 114 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
114
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Recalls
0
TSBs
160
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 114 complaints, 9 crashes, 1 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

28 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 56K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

23
0–30K
27
30–60K
19
60–90K
14
90–120K
6
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (27 reports) • Median: 56K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (28 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

Steering28 (25%)
Engine15 (13%)
Other8 (7%)
Structure7 (6%)
Electrical7 (6%)
Speed Control6 (5%)
Brakes6 (5%)
Drivetrain5 (4%)

2009 Lexus Rx350: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2009 Lexus Rx350, with 28 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 56,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 56K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2009 Lexus Rx350, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2009 Lexus Rx350, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2009 Lexus Rx350, with 7 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 2009 Lexus Rx350. Recent trend: stable.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 114 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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2009 Lexus Rx350: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Lexus Rx350?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Lexus Rx350 is related to the steering, with 28 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Lexus Rx350 reliable?
The 2009 Lexus Rx350 has 114 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Lexus Rx350 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 2009 Lexus Rx350 have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2009 Lexus Rx350 according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Lexus Rx350 problems start?
Based on 90 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 56,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K 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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