2009 Lexus RX350 steering problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Lexus RX350 — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My dealer just told me that the steering rack kit leakingand needs to be replaced immediately. This common problem in lexus,if there is a problem with this, lexus should be paying for it, not me. The quote is for $1315”
filed Nov 12, 2018
“My lexus has under 20,000 miles on it and it has been garage kept and not seen winters. My dealer just told me that the steering gearbox needs to be replaced immediately. This car is in perfect shape and has hardly been driven. If there is a problem with this, lexus should be paying for it, not me…”
filed Aug 28, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other RX350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 RX350 | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 RX350 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 RX350 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 RX350 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 RX350 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 RX350 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 RX350 | 18 | 14% |
| 2007 RX350 | 25 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Lexus RX350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.