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2009 Lexus RX350 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
7%of 97 total for the year
Median mileage
49,100miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Lexus RX350, 7% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,100 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.

“On or about march 5th 2014, I attempted to open the tailgate on our 2009 lexua RX350 and encountered hot melted rubber sticking to my fingers. I removed the sticky black rubber from the lock, but it was difficult to remove the tar-like material. As a certified electrical technician, I concluded that the electrical switch on that tailgate lock stuck and heated to a point that melted rubber, making a goo-like material. Please note this above referenced car was not in the sun during the time the rubber melted. …”

NHTSA complaint #10668482, filed 2014-12, 112,000 miles

“Exploding passenger side mirror I own a 2009 Lexus rx-350. It's in excellent condition with limited mileage. Last week, we were stopped at a stoplight when suddenly there was a very loud & frightening explosion emanating from the passenger side mirror. The mirror came flying out of its casing, hanging by its wires, & was cracked. Moreover, the fluid that's in these auto-dimming mirrors sprayed/dripped onto various panels, damaging the paint. I did not hit anything. No biker, person, or crazy bird hit my mirror, nor was I shot at. It was also not temp-related. …”

NHTSA complaint #10587595, filed 2014-05, 53,000 miles

“When the SUV shifts from 1st to 2rd gear the engine revs up about 1000 rpms and hesitates 2-5 seconds before the shift takes place. I can't rely on power when needed because of this. It's not constant, about 30% of the time it occurs. The same thing happens when down shifting. The dealer, kendall Lexus of eugene oregon (rick strong-service manager) is aware of the problem and says toyota won't put out a new chip to fix the problem . Rick strong also said I told the salesman he should inform potential buyers about this problem before they purchase a vehicle . …”

NHTSA complaint #10373067, filed 2010-12, 500 miles

“The radio/cd unit when changing stations will turn unit off and eject a cd from the unit. This occurs intermittently. In addition the backlight display flashes on and off intermittently. Dealer states that no problem has been found when troubleshooting.”

NHTSA complaint #10346722, filed 2010-08, 15,240 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022220%
2020114%
201913%
201749%
201659%
201537%
2014213%
20131119%
2012412%
201113%
20101213%
200977%
20081713%
2007117%

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 complaintsBrakes
6 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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