2013 GMC Terrain vs 2013 Lexus RX350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 GMC Terrain | 2013 Lexus RX350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 363 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,932 | 265 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–26 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 49,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Terrain | Lexus RX350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 197 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 50 | 1 |
| Power Train | 44 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 2 |
| Structure | 12 | 7 |
| Steering | 14 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 70 | 0 |
| Stalling | 48 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 36 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
2013 GMC Terrain
2013 Lexus RX350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.