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2023 Lexus RX 350: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

60 NHTSA owner complaints · 0 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
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Owner complaints: 60 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 20.0

Unknown Or Other15Engine10Power Train9Electrical System9Structure8Lane Departure4

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

had transmission replaced 2 times and update to transmission. this is a brand new car purchased in 2023. first transmission replaced at 20,963 miles, 2nd replaced at 33,543 miles, 35,221 miles transmission update. It was cumulative 33 out of service. We feel this vehicle is unsafe to drive. Even after all the transmissions replaced om the is vehicle had 2 more incidents. One was loss of power in traffic and another…
when driving on the highway and i let up the gas the engine surges. this is an ongoing issue. makes me apply the brakes or take action scary. it happens all the time. took it to lexus and they say this is normal. to me it is a safety driving issue. it surges for some time with no gas applied.
Vehicle jerking back and forth aggressively while at a complete stop with foot firmly on brake pedal. Vehicle seems to want to lurch forward.

Recalls: 0 campaigns

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True cost of ownership

EPA combined 25 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $3,050

Fuel (your region) $3,050
Maintenance band (your region) $0$0
Estimated running cost this year (age 3) $1,595

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,815vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Lexus RX 350?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Unknown Or Other (15 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2023 Lexus RX 350 a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is CAUTION with a reliability score of 68/100, computed from 60 NHTSA complaints and 0 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

What will a 2023 Lexus RX 350 really cost YOU per year?

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

68RELIABILITY / 100
CAUTION
  • 60 NHTSA complaints on record (20.0/yr of exposure)
  • 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems

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