The Lemon Index2010 Lexus RX.
The 2010 Lexus RX is better than average by owner complaints: 88 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 81, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about speed control, it has 1 recall, and it gets 20 to 30 mpg combined. The best Lexus RX year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 192 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Lexus RX year. 2010 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 5K to 98K miles on the car (144 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- speed control complaints mostly came at 4K–38K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 90K–162K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 4K–139K miles
Recalls 1
- speed control 2012
In July 2012, Toyota filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Lexus told dealers about
Lexus sent dealers 304 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Mil on dtc p2195, p2197, p0138, p0158, p0031, or p0051
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedPedestrian alert sounds2023
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $2650–4000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
2010 Lexus rx450h. Consumer states problem with braking system
2010 Lexus RX owner · NHTSA complaint 10414279
Quick answers
Is the 2010 Lexus RX reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 81; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Lexus RX year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2010 Lexus RX problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are speed control (43%), brakes (15%) and electrical (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus RX have?
1 safety recall (latest: speed control). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Lexus RX get?
20 to 30 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 Lexus RX problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,300 and 98,800 miles. The middle report was at 33,500 miles, from 144 complaints.
Does the 2010 Lexus RX have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 6% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2010 Lexus RX cost in fuel a year?
About $2650 to $4000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Lexus RX have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Lexus RX year is better than the 2010?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2011 and 2012.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works