2009 LEXUS RX Problems & Recalls

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Lexus RX 350. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 123,676, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 250,000.

Mileage: 250,000

The contact owns a 2009 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that the dashboard had started to crack, causing the dashboard to become sticky. Over time, there was a glare coming from the dashboard which obstruct the contact’s vision while driving. The contact stated that there was condensation in the h...

Mileage: 125,000

The contact owns a 2009 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that the dashboard had started to crack, causing the dashboard to become sticky. Over time, there was a glare coming from the dashboard which obstruct the contact’s vision while driving. The contact stated that there was condensation in the h...

Mileage: 125,000

Oil line ruptured spilling causing loss of most engine oil on road and potentially ruining engine. Vehicle currently is at Toyota dealership being rep[aired so is available for inspection. Oil on road of course a safety hazard. Oil line rupture was confirmed by Toyota service department. Vehicle h...

I was advise by one of the mechanic to change tires immediately. Since my Grand daughter occasionally drive the card, due to safety, We bought 4 set of Brand New Good Year Assurant Outlast Tires immediately (235/55 R18) from Walmart at Farmingdale, NY on 6/12/2023 at 8:00 PM. Walmart stated that ...

The dashboard cracked badly this is so common with this generation of Lexus

There is a known issue with the Toyota/Lexus 2GR-FE (w/ towing package). The engine is present in many V6 model year SUVs 2007-2011. The defect is with the oil cooler return lines for this engine equipped with the towing package. The issue is that a manufacturing defect with these hoses can occur...

Oil leaked substantially while driving on the Highway. As we were slowing down on WB I-94 due to construction, our red oil light was on, and then flashing. The car was driven for about 1.5 miles from the initial lit to a safe location (local Honda dealership) where it was determined that the vehicle...

Oil leaked substantially while driving on the Highway. As we were slowing down on WB I-94 due to construction, our red oil light was on, and then flashing. The car was driven for about 1.5 miles from the initial lit to a safe location (local Honda dealership) where it was determined that the vehicle...

The dashboard in my car has been sticky and cracked for years. This became a safety issue and liability by posing a real risk in relation to airbags. One area of concern is the cracks will interfere with the deployment of the airbag. Either by triggering the airbag warning light or snagging the ai...

The dashboard in my car has been sticky and cracked for years. This became a safety issue and liability by posing a real risk in relation to airbags. One area of concern is the cracks will interfere with the deployment of the airbag. Either by triggering the airbag warning light or snagging the ai...

The dashboard in my car has been sticky and cracked for years. This became a safety issue and liability by posing a real risk in relation to airbags. One area of concern is the cracks will interfere with the deployment of the airbag. Either by triggering the airbag warning light or snagging the ai...

I AM WRITING TO ADDRESS FAULTY COOPER EVOLUTION TOUR 100V TIRES - TREAD SEPARATION IN 3 YEARS AND 5,102 MILES. ATTACHED ARE 2 DOCUMENTS THAT WILL INDICATE THE FOLLOWING: 12/05/2018 4 COOPER EVOLUTION TOUR 100V TIRES PURCHASED AT TIRE KINGDOM POMPANO BEACH FLORIDA $ 501.89 @ 81,140 MILES. 11/2...

I have had my 2009 RX350 serviced regularly at Lexus of Maplewood. When I had it routinely serviced earlier this week, the service representative told me that I need to replace the oil cooler hoses with updated pipes and gaskets to prevent an oil hose failure that could cause major engine damage. Th...

The dashboard of our 2009 Lexus RX350 has developed multiple severe cracks horizontally and vertically. The dashboard has also become very hard. The cracks are deep and appear to extend the full depth of the dash down to the underlayment. We are concerned that, in the event of an accident, the da...

MECHANIC/CAR INSPECTOR FOUND LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING AND RACK AND PINION FAULTY, NEEDING REPLACEMENT RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY WHEN I TOOK CAR FOR MARYLAND INSPECTION. IT FAILED. CAR PURCHASED AT DULLES MOTORCARS/ KIA SUBARU IN LEESBURG, VIRGINIA WITH 56,000 MILES. COST OF REPAIR IS $1800.00. DEA...

Mileage: 5

MECHANIC/CAR INSPECTOR FOUND LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING AND RACK AND PINION FAULTY, NEEDING REPLACEMENT RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY WHEN I TOOK CAR FOR MARYLAND INSPECTION. IT FAILED. CAR PURCHASED AT DULLES MOTORCARS/ KIA SUBARU IN LEESBURG, VIRGINIA WITH 56,000 MILES. COST OF REPAIR IS $1800.00. DEA...

Mileage: 5

MY DASH IS CRACKED AND FALLING APART. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON THEM BUT I NEVER RECEIVED IT. WHEN I ASKED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT IT, THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS PAST THE ALLOTTED TIME FRAME TO GET IT FIXED OR REPLACED. I PARK IN THE GARAGE AT HOME AND AT WORK.

WHILE DRIVING, MY DASH LIGHTS WILL COME ON FOR NO REASON. ABS, BRAKE, VSC OFF, TIRE PRESSURE AND THE CAR STABILITY. WHEN TAKEN TO A LOCAL OREALLY STORE, NO CODES WERE DETECTED. ONCE I TURNED OFF THE CAR AT HOME AND RESTARTED, THE LIGHTS TURN OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.

Mileage: 125,000

THE DASH ABOVE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG STARTED CRACKING AND A THICK, STICKY SUBSTANCE CONTINUES TO SEEP OUT. THE VEHICLE IS KEPT IN A GARAGE AND THE ONLY PLACE THE DASH IS CRACKING IS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE AIRBAG.

Mileage: 85,000

RUBBER OIL COOLER LINE DEVELOPED A LEAK CAUSING LOSS OF MOST ENGINE OIL WITHIN A DAY. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT TO LEXUS WHO REPLACES THIS PART WITH A METAL PART. HOWEVER, LEXUS HAS GOTTEN AWAY WITH A LIMITED TIME EXTENDED WARRANTY WHEN THEY SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO RECALL ALL VEHICLES AND FIX THIS KNOWN ...

Mileage: 148,365

THE OIL COOLER LINE IS MADE FROM RUBBER AND FAILED. THIS FAILURE LED TO THE LOSS OF ALL ENGINE OIL AND CAN CAUSE CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET.

Mileage: 133,506

MY 2009 LEXUS RX350 HAS 84000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE JUST FOUND OUT THAT THE RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING OIL. THE CAR HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF AND CAREFULLY DRIVEN SINCE IT WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW SO IT IS A SURPRISE. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE, IT TURNS OUT IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND A SAFETY ...

THE TRUNK LATCH RUBBER BOOT MELTED. POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE RUBBER FEELS LIKE SOFT TAR & LEAVES MARKS THAT ARE QUITE DIFFICULT TO WASH OFF. CAR LOCATION IS NOT ONE OF THE HOTTER STATES. LOOKS LIKE A MALFUNCTION OF ELECTRICAL WIRES...BEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN DISCOVERED, NOT POSITIVE IF OCCU...

Mileage: 172,500

NOTICED HUGE PUDDLE OF OIL UNDER CAR AFTER PARKING IN DRIVEWAY. HAD CAR TOWED TO LEXUS DEALER. FOUND OIL COOLER RUBBER HOSE RUPTURED. REPLACEMENT LINE IS NOW CONSTRUCTED OF METAL. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE ON THESE VEHICLES AS EVIDENCED IN VARIOUS LEXUS FORUMS.

Mileage: 133,000

INSPECTION AT LEXUS DEALER REVEALED LEAKS AND TORN BOOT ON STEERING RACK AND PINION. DEALER SAID REPAIR NOT POSSIBLE.MUST REPLACE ENTIRE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY.58,000 GENTLE MILES.

DASH IS STICKY, CRACKING AND CRUMBLING. TAILGATE HANDLE SO STICKY IT HAS TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE OF $180. VEHICLE IS GARAGE KEPT. I HAVE BEEN ON A WAITING LIST FOR OVER A YEAR. I WOULD LIKE A NEW CAR BUT NO ONE WILL TAKE THIS ONE.

Mileage: 80,000

BACK DOOR OPENER MELTED RUBBER BOOT HANDLE COVER FOR THE REAR LATCH. ITS PART IN THE GARAGE WHEN NOT IN USED AND THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN ABOUT 1000-2000 MILES A MONTH.

Mileage: 97,000

WATER PUMP FAILED ON 2009 LEXUX RX350 AT 61500 MILES AND JUST 4 MONTHS OVER THE POWERTRAIN WARRENTY. LEXUS DECLINED THE CLAIM. ENGINE OVERHEATING CAUSED HEAD GASKET FAILURE AND WARPED CYLINDER HEAD. 1.AS PER LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPLACED WATER PUMP , THERE WERE INDICATION OF COOLANT LEAKING FROM WA...

Mileage: 61,500

WATER PUMP FAILED ON 2009 LEXUX RX350 AT 61500 MILES AND JUST 4 MONTHS OVER THE POWERTRAIN WARRENTY. LEXUS DECLINED THE CLAIM. ENGINE OVERHEATING CAUSED HEAD GASKET FAILURE AND WARPED CYLINDER HEAD. 1.AS PER LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPLACED WATER PUMP , THERE WERE INDICATION OF COOLANT LEAKING FROM WA...

Mileage: 61,500

WATER PUMP FAILED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OF FAILURE. I WAS GOING ON HIGHWAY AND ALL OF SUDDEN VSC LIGHT CAME UP . AFTER DRIVING A MILE ENGINE LIGHT CAME UP. SINCE NEXT EXIT WAS 3 MILES I DROVE THROUGH EXIST AND PULL CAR ON SAFE PARKING LOT. BY THE TIME I STOPPED VEHICLE, I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF...

Mileage: 61,000

I HAD VISITED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO TELL THEM FIRST ABOUT MY LEATHER SEATS. THE LEATHER HAS CRACKED AND THE LAYER HAS PEELED. AND MY DASHBOARD HAS CRACKS AND IT IS MELTED. EVERY TIME THE CAR WENT INTO SERVICE I HAD SPOKEN WITH SEVERAL ADVISORS AND 2-3 SERVICE MANAGERS. THEY TOOK PICTURES AND T...

Mileage: 32,000

I TOOK CAR IN FOR REGULAR SERVICING AND THE MECHANIC SAID THERE IS A POWER STEERING LEAK AND THE RACK AND PINION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. APPARENTLY, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE LEXUS RX 350. WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL? *TR

Mileage: 59,100

I TOOK MY LEXUS RX350 TO MY TIRE SHOP FOR ALIGNMENT AND NEW TIRES. UPON, INSPECTION OF STEERING RACK THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED RACK AND PINION RIGHT BOOT WAS WET WITH POWER STEERING FLUID. THE SHOP RECOMMENDED THAT STEERING RACK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE OWNED TOYOTAS AND LEXUS ALL MY LIFE AND NEVER...

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LEXUS RX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, SHE UNEXPECTEDLY SWERVED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT WAS MOUNTED INSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE CHEST ...

Mileage: 67,000

THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD WITH GREAT UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TR

Mileage: 33,300

THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD WITH GREAT UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TR

Mileage: 33,300

2009 LEXUS 400H HYBRID BRAKES DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKING OVER ROUGH SURFACE, IT GIVES THE IMPRESSION OF ACCELERATING. I HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH 2006 LEXUS 400H, BUT THE 2009 RECENTLY HAS BEEN HAVING MORE FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH THIS SITUATION.

Mileage: 30,121

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LEXUS RX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, PROCEEDING TO TURN AT AN INTERSECTION. THERE WAS PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY NO POWER RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE RESUMED OPERATION AFTER TWO SECONDS OF A DELAY. IN A...

Mileage: 75