Lexus RX350 brakes problems
151 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
808 owner complaints analyzed
13 distinct recall campaigns
42,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 to 2023 model years. Data snapshot: . 647 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
151 of 808 complaints match this topic (18.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10218688 · 2008-02-20 (February 20, 2008)
AFTER TAKING MY WIFE TO WORK ON A RAINY DAY IN HER 2007 LEXUS RX350, I STOPPED IN OUR DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS ON AN INCLINE, TO WORK ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO TRY TO SET THEM TO THE "AUTOMATIC" MODE. SUDDENLY, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND WENT THROUGH THE OPEN GARAGE DOOR, THROUGH THE GARAGE, THROUGH THE BACK WALL OF THE GARAGE, AND FINALLY CAME TO A STOP CLOSE TO THE BACK WALL OF THE FAMILY ROOM. I TRIED TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE BRAKES, BUT I COULD NOT. I TRIED THREE TIMES UNSUCCESSFULLY. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. LUCKILY , I WAS NOT HURT, BUT …
Owner-reported narrative. 11,687 miles reported. Look up ODI 10218688 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10290756 · 2009-11-03 (November 3, 2009)
I DRIVE A 2007 LEXUS RX 350 WHICH WAS PURCHASED AND I HAVE NOTICED THAT PERIODICALLY IT SURGES FORWARD WHEN MY FOOT IS ON THE BRAKES. IT HAPPENS A LOT EVEN IN SLOW TRAFFIC. I FIRST NOTICED IT WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY A FEW TIMES. AT THAT TIME I GOT SO FRIGHTENED THAT I HAD TO CHECK IF I MADE A MISTAKE AND PRESSED THE BRAKES INSTEAD, BUT MY FOOT WAS DEFINITELY IN THE BRAKES. I TRAVEL ON AN EXPRESSWAY TO GET TO WORK IN THE MORNINGS AND QUITE A FEW TIMES I NOTICE THE SURGE, BUT USUALLY I AM DRIVING SLOWLY. IN GENERAL I'M NOT A FAST DRI…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10290756 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10310162 · 2010-02-13 (February 13, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; HOWEVR, IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPROACHING A TRAFFIC SIGNAL HE HAD TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES WITH AGGRESSIVE FORCE SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND REAR ENDED THE PROCEEDING VEHICLE. THE POLICE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN WITH CAUTION TO THE RESIDENCE AND TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REFUSED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 57,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10310162 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10310929 · 2010-02-16 (February 16, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 20-30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL. THERE WAS PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LUNGE FORWARD AND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. THE DRIVER PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO "NEUTRAL" POSITION. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURERER WAS NOTIFI…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10310929 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10317351 · 2010-03-06 (March 6, 2010)
RANDOM ACCELERATION! MY RX 350 LEXUS WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR LESS THAN A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED IT FOR RANDOM ACCELERATION. I EXPLAINED THAT ALTHOUGH I AM NOT ACCELERATING MY VEHICLE ACCELERATES RAPIDLY AND LUNGES FORWARD. I HAVE TO TAKE MY FOOT OF THE GAS IMMEDIATELY AND APPLY THE BRAKE. SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS 3/4 TIMES A DAY AND SOMETIMES NOT FOR A WEEK, THUS THE TERM RANDOM. I HAVE BROUGHT IT IN TO PARK PLACE LEXUS AND CALLED NUMEROUS TIMES. THEY DRIVE IT A FEW MILES AND TELL ME NOTHING IS WRONG. I EVEN PLEADED WITH THE OWNER OF…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10317351 at NHTSA ↗