Lexus RX brakes problems
171 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
941 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
85,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 340 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
171 of 941 complaints match this topic (18.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10154146 · 2006-03-30 (March 30, 2006)
EARLY FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION AFTER FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND CHANGING FLUID EVERY 30K MILES. TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVE IN THE DESERT 75 MILES WEST OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT ROSEVILLE LEXUS, THE REPLACEMENT WOULD FAIL TO GO INTO DRIVE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PUSH AFTER STOPPING CAUSING MANY NEAR COLLISIONS FROM THE REAR DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC, SECOND TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED FINALLY, BUT THE STABILIZER BAR MOUNTS WERE LEFT DISCONNECTED AND RUBBING ON THE BRAKE LINES AND DRIVE SHAFT. INCIDENTALLY THE FIRST…
Owner-reported narrative. 101,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10154146 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11241770 · 2019-08-05 (August 5, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 LEXUS RX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT STAND STILL ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE GARAGE AND ALLOWED THE FRONT PASSENGER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITH BOTH FEET BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE WALL, A TABLE SAW, A LARGE WOODEN TWO LAYERED WORK BEN, A CONCRETE WALL, INTO A DEN DOWNSTAIRS OF THE HOME, A POOL TABLE, AND A BAR SECTION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT STA…
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11241770 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11477556 · 2022-08-04 (August 4, 2022)
Vehicle stalls when giving it gas then lunges forward all at once ….brake light is on
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11477556 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10157959 · 2006-05-21 (May 21, 2006)
VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH TRANSMISSION IN PARK AND EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED. WHILE UNATTENDED THE VEHICLE STARTED MOVING FORWARD SLOWLY, I (THE DRIVER) JUMPED INTO FRONT SEAT TO APPLY THE FOOT BRAKE AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR (NO BRAKES!) VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STOPPED AND RAN IN TO THE WALL OF MY GARAGE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 42,883 miles reported. Look up ODI 10157959 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11426214 · 2021-07-23 (July 23, 2021)
Transmission wouldnt shift all of the sudden on the high way no prior mechanical issues was t boned and broke my leg abs and trac off lights mechanic says total transmission failure 121000 miles and this is the second owner of this vehicle
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11426214 at NHTSA ↗