2004 Lexus RX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Lexus RX, 8% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Daughter was driving, conditions were dry, sunny fall weather. Avg speed 45 MPH, light turned yellow, vehicle in front started to slow down, daughter applied brakes, pedal went to floor, no slowing down, repeatedly pushed brake and applied full force, car did not slow down, hit other vehicle, totaling the Lexus. Airbags did not deploy until after my daughter hit the steering wheel. Witness reported seeing my daughter trying to brake but the car not responding. No evidence of tire marks on the road”
NHTSA complaint #11362754, filed 2020-10, 140,000 miles“The Lexus RX 330 is on recall by Lexus because the dash has developed cracks,I have been waiting 2 years for a replacement and was told by Lexus of orlando I am number 1024 on their list fro replacement. By the time they get to me according to my calculations the year will be 2095 at the pace that they are replacing the dashes. Also Lexus has a problem with their brake light switches,all of them seem to develop a problem where the vsc,brakes and ABS lights all come on at the same time. This problem has happened to all three Lexus' that I have owned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10904558, filed 2016-09, 64,000 miles“Lexus has had problems with brake vibration, they have issued a TSB but all they are doing is throwing new rotors and pads. This is not addressing the real issue at hand. Brake vibration can cause a car to go off the road when there is ice or snow on the ground and once the car starts slipping in ice or snow you will not be able to regain control of the vehicle. My complaint is regarding a 2004 RX 330 that only has 34k on and I'm going on my third set of brake pads. The caliper is hanging up causing uneven pad wear, causing brake vibration. …”
NHTSA complaint #10245160, filed 2008-10, 17,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V499000Oct 21, 2010Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is…Covers: Lexus RX 2004–2006, Toyota Highlander 2004–2006, Avalon 2005–2006 +2 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 3 | 13% |
| 2024 | 6 | 10% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 17% |
| 2021 | 4 | 6% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 9 | 26% |
| 2018 | 6 | 23% |
| 2017 | 9 | 19% |
| 2016 | 4 | 14% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 3 | 25% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 17% |
| 2011 | 4 | 14% |
| 2010 | 18 | 23% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 16 | 23% |
| 2007 | 13 | 22% |
| 2006 | 7 | 22% |
| 2005 | 5 | 19% |
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Lexus RX
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Lexus RX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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