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2009 Lexus RX350 Brakes Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
6%of 97 total for the year
Median mileage
66,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Lexus RX350, 6% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,500 miles. 2 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.

“Takata recall - my air bag never deployed on impact. As I was braking to park outside my garage door, the car suddenly accelerated extremely fast. My Lexus went through the garage door and I was braking but my SUV didn't stop until it hit things in the garage that stopped me. I even plowed into a piece of equipment that went out the back wall of the garage”

NHTSA complaint #11039557, filed 2017-10, 102,736 miles

“After a routine oil change and maintenance service at 94,000 I was informed that the power steering rack and pinion needs replacement for a fee of $1854, plus brake pad and replacement and resurfacing of the rear rotors for $385. I found no evidence of oil leakage on the garage floor.”

NHTSA complaint #10553496, filed 2013-11, 94,000 miles

“I own a 2009 Lexus rx 350. When I am driving on a bumpy road and apply the brakes the car will not stop. They act like you are going into a skid. Shortly after purchasing the car I reported the problem to Lexus. They keep assuring me that there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. I have been lucky enough to avoid several near serious accidents . I have had to jump curbs on several occasions. I have rolled into the middle of intersections with cars coming at me in all directions”

NHTSA complaint #10312522, filed 2010-02, 1,000 miles

“While being serviced for brakes for 3rd time , dealer noticed torn/leaking rt front boot. Appears to be a major problem with this car. $15 part, $475 labor. Fortunately this was covered due to 3rd party extended warranty but with the number of complaints and TSB's on this issue, the dealer should have covered. This negligence shouldn't happen on a premium brand, this will be our last Lexus.”

NHTSA complaint #10660275, filed 2014-11, 66,500 miles

“2009 Lexus rx 350. Consumer states problems with vehicle brakes the consumer stated the brakes would vibrate when he/she reached a high speed. The vehicle was taken taken to the dealer and fixed free of charge. However, 5,000 miles later the problem returned.”

NHTSA complaint #10461615, filed 2012-06, 12,000 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019310%
2018317%
20171124%
2016814%
201525%
2014213%
20131322%
2012618%
20111033%
20101112%
200966%
20081210%
200742%

Other parts of the 2009 Lexus RX350

Steering
28 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Lexus RX350

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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