What are the worst Lexus RX350 years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Lexus RX350 years are 2007, 2008, 2009 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The year with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2018.

Lexus RX350: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2007, 2008, 2009

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2018

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

201931 complaints · 3 recalls 2018solid year18 complaints · 1 recalls 201746 complaints · 3 recalls 201658 complaints · 3 recalls 201542 complaints · 1 recalls 201329 complaints · 1 recalls 201233 complaints · 1 recalls 201130 complaints · 1 recalls 201094 complaints · 1 recalls 2009worst year97 complaints · 0 recalls 2008worst year126 complaints · 0 recalls 2007worst year167 complaints · 1 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.