2005 Lexus RX Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Lexus RX, 7% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,500 miles.
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.
“Headlight lowbeam failure due to excess water condensation inside light assembly. It is a manufacturing defect that Lexus has kept secret throughout the years. Instead if issuing an expensive recall on all the years affected, they simply fixed as the cars came in with the problem. They know that it is cheaper for them to do so in that manner because most Lexus owners garage their vehicles and wont have the failure untill it is too late. Their program to fix the problem ends within a 10 year period. …”
NHTSA complaint #10948468, filed 2017-01, 104,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10058816May 22, 2014Lexus: revised bulletin regarding the enhancement program warranty for warranty extension due to certain vehicles experiencing excess moisture in headlamp. Model 2004-09 rx.
- 10056051May 22, 2014Lexus: see document search button for owner letter. Some vehicles are experiencing excessive headlamp moisture and a warranty (phase 2) has been extended for replacement of…
- 10132811May 21, 2014TSB: While some condensation in the headlamp is normal and should be expected, certain 2004 - 2009 RX vehicles may exhibit a condition where excess moisture forms on the interior…
- 10132810May 21, 2014TSB: While some condensation in the headlamp is normal and should be expected, certain 2004 ? 2009 RX vehicles may exhibit a condition where excess moisture forms on the interior…
- 10057947May 21, 2014This tsb contains an owner notification letter. Select document search button below. Lexus 2004-2009 rx vehicles: warranty enhancement for excess headlamp moisture.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Lexus RX
5 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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