2010 Lexus RX: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker RX years.
269 owner complaints, most about vehicle speed control. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2010 RX?The 2010 Lexus RX has 269 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and engine.
Safety record for the 2010 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 Lexus RX vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other RX years only. How we score it
Is 2010 a good year for the RX?
Across the 29 RX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 6 (1998) to 347 (2007). With 269 complaints, the 2010 RX sits above the model's median of 125.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2010 RX
vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Campaign 12V305000Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles, manufactured from November 28, 2008, through September 1, 2010, and model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2007, through September 5, 2011. In July 2012, Toyota filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles. In November 2012, Toyota informed the agency that it was including an additional 10,565 vehicles including certain model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 164,601. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment centered on exceptional long-term reliability, comfort, and low ownership costs. The RX is consistently described as a "bombproof," comfortable, and quiet vehicle built to last well over 150,000 miles with minimal issues.
Owner insights cover all generations of the RX. See the full RX owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used RX listings typically run $48,889–$55,751.
Other RX model years
Compare every RX year side by side to see how 2010 ranks against the rest.
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