2013 Lexus RX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Lexus RX, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 my daughter was driving at about 1:15 PM in a residential neighborhood, the steering wheel suddenly jerked hard to the right and locked while in motion. This caused the vehicle to crash into a parked car. After the vehicle was towed home, the steering wheel remained locked with both front tires pointed sharply right. When I restarted the vehicle, the steering wheel immediately spun right on its own and locked again. It could not be moved manually, and the front tires stayed stuck in the fully turned position. This appears to be a critical steering system failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11690104, filed 2025-09Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 20% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 9 | 12% |
| 2009 | 5 | 15% |
| 2008 | 5 | 7% |
| 2007 | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 | 5 | 16% |
| 2005 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Lexus RX
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Lexus RX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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