2014 Lexus RX: common problems and reliability
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42 owner complaints, most about air bags. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 RX?The 2014 Lexus RX has 42 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Lexus RX vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2014 a good year for the RX?
Across the 29 RX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 6 (1998) to 347 (2007). With 42 complaints, the 2014 RX sits below 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
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.
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