EngineMedium
Oil-supply line / VVT hose seepage on some cars.
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Check for oil residue around the VVT hose.
- Typical repair
- Routine repair · £180–£700
Is the 2010–2015 Lexus RX reliable?
Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
6.3/ 10
MixedOn our documented-fault scoring the Lexus RX rates 6.3 out of 10 · mixed. We hold 8 known faults for it and none of them are rated critical, so the risk is mostly wear rather than disaster. The weak points cluster around interior, engine and cooling. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Negotiate · budget for the known faults
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 0
- Medium
- 6
- Low
- 2
Weak points cluster around interior, engine, cooling, brakes.
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CoolingMedium
Water pump seepage.
- Typically appears
- 90,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Look for coolant residue at the pump.
- Typical repair
- Cooling component replacement · £220–£750
BrakesMedium
Brake actuator faults (hybrid RX450h).
- Typically appears
- 90,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Scan for brake-actuator codes on hybrids.
- Typical repair
- Brakes (discs, pads, caliper) · £200–£800
SuspensionMedium
Knocking noise from the rear over bumps or visible fluid weeping from the damper body.
- Typically appears
- 70,000-100,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Shine a torch into the rear wheel arches to check the shock absorber bodies for oil misting or fresh fluid leaks. Push down firmly on the rear corners to test damping and listen for knocks.
- Typical repair
- Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100
Body/ElectricalMedium
Power tailgate fails to open or close fully, beeps continuously, or drops down after opening.
- Typically appears
- 80,000-100,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Operate the power tailgate using both the key fob and the dashboard button. Ensure it opens fully without assistance, holds its position at the top, and closes smoothly without binding or excessive motor whining.
- Typical repair
- Door / window mechanism · £130–£600
Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.
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