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All cars · Lexus RX · 2014

2014 Lexus RX. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index10100 = average car
Complaints12NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold107,490U.S. model year
Per 100K sold11complaints
Year rank#1 of 19#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 5

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S6)FWD18 / 25 / 21Regular$2,950
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S8)AWD18 / 26 / 21Regular$2,950
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S6)AWD18 / 24 / 20Regular$3,100
3.5L 6-cyl hybridAuto (AV-S6)FWD31 / 28 / 29Premium$2,650
3.5L 6-cyl hybridAuto (AV-S6)AWD29 / 27 / 28Premium$2,750

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,100 and 53,100 miles. Median 5,800, from 16 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical25%
Airbags25%
Body structure17%
Suspension17%
Brakes17%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2980413

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedPedestrian alert sounds20232023

Manufacturer communications 269

Lexus filed 269 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its…
  • While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its…
  • To minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the Short Pin has been removed

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Lexus RX350 SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Lexus RX350 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Lexus RX450h SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Lexus RX450h SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2011171882,595Speed control
2012171895,381Speed control
20131924103,920Brakes
20141012107,490Electrical
20153131100,610Speed control
20164448109,435Airbags
20173945108,307Brakes

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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