Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Lexus RX350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Lexus RX350 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 30 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V377000 BRAKE ACTUATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 9 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
Of the 30 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 30 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Lexus RX350 has an average reliability rating due to several brake issues, moderate engine problems, and speed control complaints. Although it has some mechanical concerns, they are generally manageable with timely maintenance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$900 | very common |
| engine components | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 80,000–110,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
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 and filter change
- brake fluid replacement
- air filter replacement
- transmission fluid change
- tire rotation and alignment
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- inconsistent brake feel
- unusual engine noises
- acceleration issues
- ABS warning light
- unsteady steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Lexus RX350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.