NHTSA — Electrical System Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,341 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2013 Lexus RX 350 electrical problems

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2013 Lexus RX 350 Owner Comments

problem #11

Oct 302020

RX 350

  • 85,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My car blew up. The engine caught fire as I was driving on the highway. Mile marker 372 I95S. I saw smoke coming out of the engine and then fire started so I pulled over on the left shoulder and the fire burst into full flames

- Germantown, MD, USA

problem #10

Sep 052020

RX 350

  • 129,550 miles
Turning steering wheel causing dash cutoff. Seats aren't resetting to original position. Back hatch will not lift depending on position of steering column

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #9

Jun 012020

RX 350

  • 62,100 miles
My 2013 Lexus AWD rx 350 has a faulty wire harness which has shorted out its gps navigation system, radio, and media center. I replaced the headlamp on the passengers side and the blast, but the 15 amp fuse continues to blow out. Therefore, the faulty wire harness has caused my headlights, gps navigation system, and radio to no longer work.

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #8

Jun 012020

RX 350

  • 62,100 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My 2013 Lexus AWD rx 350 has a faulty wire harness which has shorted out its gps navigation system, radio, and media center. I replaced the headlamp on the passengers side and the blast, but the 15 amp fuse continues to blow out. Therefore, the faulty wire harness has caused my headlights, gps navigation system, and radio to no longer work.

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #7

Feb 032016

RX 350 6-cyl

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Lexus Rx 350. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed, rattled, loosened, and was coming out of place. The vehicle was taken to Lexus of palm beach (5700 okeechobee boulevard, West palm beach, fl 33427, (561)-291-6004) where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the engine stalled several times. The same dealer performed a diagnostic test, but was unable to locate a failure code. The dealer replaced the battery and the vehicle had not stalled since the replacement. The steeering shaft was not replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 35,000.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #6

May 052019

RX 350

  • 102,000 miles
Several ecus failed simultaneously. Car would not start, steering locked. Luckily, my car was parked so I did not loose steering while moving.

- Decatur, GA, USA

problem #5

Sep 012018

RX 350

  • 0 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Door lock assembly went bad in driver's side door. Door cannot be locked using door lock button and has to be locked manually. Door also does not lock using remote or keyless entry. Mechanic stated that he's seen a number of these problems.

- Pike Road, AL, USA

problem #4

Jul 012018

RX 350

  • 55,000 miles
The door lock accuator on the driver's side is inoperable.I have to manually lock the driver side door then open the passenger door and lean into the car and reach over to unlock the driver side door each time I need to open the door. Cost to repair is $600 (parts & labor) I feel this is excessive as the vehicle is only 5 years old and has only 55,500 miles! parts dealer noted he keeps the part stocked on his shelf as it is frequently requested.

- Lugoff, SC, USA

problem #3

Jul 312018

RX 350

  • 103,000 miles
Driving down I-85S in between moreland and grantville, ga my car made a thump sound and then cutoff. I pull the car to the side of the interstate to see why it cut off. I exited the car with my passengers and we noticed smoke from the engine area. The next thing we notice is that the car caught fire and went up in flames.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #2

Apr 022018

RX 350

  • miles
My 2013 Lexus AWD rx 350 has a faulty wire harness which has shorted out its gps navigation system, radio, and media center. I replaced the headlamp on the passengers side and the blast, but the 15 amp fuse continues to blow out. Therefore, the faulty wire harness has caused my headlights, gps navigation system, and radio to no longer work.

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #1

Oct 062012

RX 350 6-cyl

  • 96,000 miles
Brake light switch is defective, just like the recall issued to 2004 Lexus models. Please investigate. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Mt. Vernon, NY, USA

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