2016 Lexus RX350 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,554miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Lexus RX350, 9% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,554 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.
“Main wiper arm the extends to cover more glass area (in other words, the right wiper) bent, causing the wiper to hit the hood. Our Lexus isn't taken through a car wash, and the dealership wanted to blame it on snow, but last winter we didn't have snow. This happened in the middle of summer. It has caused paint to rub off on the hood and makes a bang every time it hits the hood.”
NHTSA complaint #11019487, filed 2017-08, 20,107 miles“Passenger wiper was making a loud knocking sound and hitting the hood. Learned that the arm was bent, causing the wiper to hit the interior of the hood and has caused paint to rub off on the hood.”
NHTSA complaint #11286508, filed 2019-12, 51,000 miles“2016 rx models equipped with the heads-up display have an issue with the oem windshield showing a second image of bright lights at night. This occurs for streetlights, stoplights, LED tail lights, and even incandescent tail lights. The double image is clear and distinct approximately 1/4 below the original image at 100 feet ahead of the bright object and it slowly moves to join the original image as you approach the bright object. When driving at night, this gives a parallax effect and is distracting. …”
NHTSA complaint #10914208, filed 2016-10, 3,000 miles“Passenger wiper was streaking; assumed the blade needed replacing. Instead, learned that the arm was bent, causing the wiper to hit the interior of the hood and has caused paint to rub off on the hood. Our Lexus is only taken through a touch less car wash or the one at the Lexus dealership. The passenger wiper is impossible to lift given its tucked position. I do not see how this could have happened by removing snow from the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #11075591, filed 2018-03Related service bulletins
- 10182961Oct 30, 2020TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
- 10179779Aug 19, 2020TT: Some RX350/450H customers are not able to find the compass in their vehicle. The Monroney label only mentions the compass is in the rear-view mirror.
- 10179735Aug 19, 2020TT: Some RX350/450H customers are not able to find the compass in their vehicle. The Monroney label only mentions the compass is in the rear-view mirror.
- 10111534Oct 7, 2015LSB: Some 2016 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror. In order for the compass to correctly indicate the direction that the…
- 10096262Oct 7, 2015Lsb: some 2016 model year rx 350 and rx 450h vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror. In order for the compass to correctly indicate the direction that the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 20% |
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 | 5 | 11% |
| 2016 | 5 | 9% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 13% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Lexus RX350
19 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Lexus RX350
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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