Lexus RX - the best to buy in every generation

Lexus RX include the RX300, RX200t, RX350, RX350h, RX400h, RX400Lh, RX450h, RX500h and with engines from the 2.2, 2.4, 3.0, 3.3, 3.5, AND V6 Hybrid in SE, Sport, F Sport, Hybrid, 2.5 Hybrid. Avoid buying a broken Lexus RX in any generation. Find the RX that can be everything from chauffeur car, family car, and hybrid car. Avoid the mistakes of buying a broken Lexus RX as a project and attempting to fix a broken Lexus RX450h. This buyer's guide covers the AL10 Lexus RX, AL20 Lexus RX, XU10 Lexus RX, XU30 Lexus RX, ALA10/ALA20 and Lexus RX. Owners of Lexus RX in all trims from SE, or Sport and Hybrid 7 seat vehicles may also find our guide helpful for its list of things to look out for including how reliable the car is.

The reliability of a Lexus RX can be a never ending discussion but with this guide you'll have a better chance of having one with few common faults.

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[willyhwang]

the first gen looks so elegant and refined.
just a beautiful holistic design

[LCO]

Excellent look into each generation of the RX. My Wife's 2008 RX400h has hit 305, 000 in 2025 and we just had to replace the "known" problem break actuator and had a problem with the clock spring that caused the cruise control to stop working. I have always done the maintenance over our 10 years being it second hand and it always feels like it will go another 20, 30, 100K more. Just an amazing Lexus.

[fdj]

Thanks! I am feeling much more secure with my recent decision to go with a 2011 450h over a 350.

[Dark_Templar_]

i have one of the early 2009 450h, running at 293k km, works like a dream, feels like it has half of that! In 2019 the battery pack was changed on warranty at the official Lexus dealer. Amazing car for the 11k eur i have paid for it. I own it for 1 year now, no problems at all.

[sweendawg]

The early models were built in japan. Enough said. The 330s were built in canada. Oops... the 350 motor was much better but had extreme head gasket issues. Stay away from the 400 hybrids. Keep a close eye on the steering rack no matter what year u have.

[jjrr]

2011-2015 RX 350 3rd gens have a ton of bugs worked out by then, particularly the 2014 mid generation product

[theocy]

That was an excellent analysis. Very well done. I own a late 2020 Rx luxury edition. Such a refined car.