2009 Lexus RX Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 29%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Lexus RX, 29% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11360738, filed 2020-09, 125,000 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10967957, filed 2017-03, 80,000 miles“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. Dealer said there was nothing wrong with the car, however failed inspection. Car was bought on $/1/2021 and inspection on 4/2/2021.”
NHTSA complaint #11406335, filed 2021-04, 5 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10897172, filed 2016-08, 97,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10323323, filed 2010-04, 30,121 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10132809May 21, 2014TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE - MAY 21, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 5 | 22% |
| 2024 | 18 | 30% |
| 2023 | 14 | 23% |
| 2022 | 10 | 34% |
| 2021 | 7 | 10% |
| 2020 | 8 | 17% |
| 2019 | 4 | 12% |
| 2018 | 6 | 23% |
| 2017 | 14 | 30% |
| 2016 | 3 | 11% |
| 2015 | 5 | 25% |
| 2014 | 3 | 25% |
| 2013 | 7 | 37% |
| 2012 | 2 | 17% |
| 2011 | 5 | 17% |
| 2010 | 11 | 14% |
| 2009 | 10 | 29% |
| 2008 | 13 | 19% |
| 2007 | 10 | 17% |
| 2006 | 2 | 6% |
| 2005 | 5 | 19% |
| 2004 | 9 | 23% |
| 2002 | 2 | 17% |
| 2001 | 2 | 11% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 Lexus RX
9 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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