Lexus RX electrical problems
72 complaint narratives mention electrical 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.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
72 of 941 complaints match this topic (7.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10175670 · 2006-12-09 (December 9, 2006)
2004 LEXUS RX 330 HAD A COMPLETE BREAKDOWN ON DECEMBER 6, 2006 WITH JUST OVER 43,000 MILES. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY SAID THAT THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN IN THIS NEWER LUXURY VEHICLE. THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY WHICH WAS UNDER WARRANTY. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 39,959 miles reported. Look up ODI 10175670 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10485015 · 2012-11-17 (November 17, 2012)
MY LEFT HEADLIGHT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AND I FOUND WATER AND CONDENSATION IN HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY COMPARTMENT. ENTIRE COMPARTMENT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT COST OF $1650.00. *TR IN RESEARCHING THIS MAKE AND MODEL HAS OTHER CONSUMERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. I BELIEVE THIS IS MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT HAS CAUSED SEALS TO MALFUNCTION ALLOWING EXCESSIVE WATER INTO THE LIGHT COMPARTMENT WHICH CAUSES ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO FAIL.
Owner-reported narrative. 57,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10485015 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11700694 · 2025-11-20 (November 20, 2025)
My vehicle caught fire a few days after being repaired by a licensed repair shop in California. The repair was performed by: Brodie's Tire & Automotive Address: 1276 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952 Phone: [XXX] After the fire, the repair shop admitted in writing that: • The intake manifold melted after the fire • The engine became “not repairable” • The fire occurred shortly after their repair • They offered to “fix it for free,” which indicates awareness of responsibility The fire caused severe heat damage to the engine compartment, elect…
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Owner report 11435153 · 2021-10-01 (October 1, 2021)
My car exploded- huge fire. I was not driving- it had been parked. The fire marshal indicated that it was an electrical problem located near the battery. There we no indicators of any issues. I only had liability on the car- so i am out of luck. but the NYFD inspected. It happened on Wednesday 9/29/21. Was inspected on 9/30.
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Owner report 11439933 · 2021-11-09 (November 9, 2021)
Engine dies out as per recall but already did recall and still has same problem and code coming. Out took to Lexus Dealer to check they came out to be battery cooling fans being defective. Got estimates and was crazy amount told them don't repair suv. After talking to Dealer they state the fans has nothing to do with recall and warranty is over.
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