Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Lexus RX350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Lexus RX350 has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 15 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
Of the 15 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 15 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Lexus RX350 shows strong reliability with no recalls and only 15 owner complaints. The complaints are distributed across various components with air bags receiving the highest counts. The limited data suggests the vehicle is generally reliable, with no major systemic issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| Power train | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Tire rotations every 6,000 miles
- Transmission fluid service at 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 5 years
- Spark plug replacement every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual transmission noises
- Brake warning lights
- Rough engine idle
- Uneven tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Lexus RX350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.