Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Lexus RX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Lexus RX has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Lane Departure 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
Of the 12 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 12 complaints, owners report 3 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Lexus RX has minimal owner complaints and no significant recall threats. This points to a consistent and reliable vehicle experience with manageable maintenance needs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| air bags | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$900 | occasional |
| fuel system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Tire replacement every 40,000 miles
- Air filter change every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noise
- Check engine light
- Airbag warning light
- Fuel smell inside cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Lexus RX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.