2018 Lexus RX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Lexus RX, 4% of the 26 complaints for this model year.
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.
“I was starting to lose control of the car and took it to the dealership for a check . The car has only 52000 miles and the Ball Joints and the sway bar links are leaking grease according to the dealer”
NHTSA complaint #11734361, filed 2026-04Steering: 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 2018 Lexus RX
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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