2010 Lexus RX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
230 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2010 Lexus RX, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 62/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Speed control leads the reports, typically around 16,484 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 2010 Lexus RX sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 2003, 2013–2014, 2018, 2020, 2022.
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Where 2010 sits among all RX years
What owners report
“I heard that there was a re- call also my roof makes a noise when o drive over 70 -80 miles and that not normal i got the car used so im not sure if there is warrwnty but my car only has 63000 miles”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 RX
“I was driving on 275 highway in tampa, fl, and i got these messages on eco, "motor oil and pressure low" and check engine the mechanic advised to check with the dealer. Please advice. Thanks”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 RX
“Brake booster malfunction, i was entering the freeway, suddenly my brake pedal stiffened up and no brakes, keep pumping brakes and parking brake lights came on and brake malfuction came on the dash. Only 103,973 miles”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 RX
“Oil cooling line busted and completely emptied oil all over the road while driving. Was making loud noises and had to come to a complete stop and pull over”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 RX
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 155 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 33,966 miles. Half of those reports fall between 5,000 and 106,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2010 Lexus RX.
Technical service bulletins
271 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2010 Lexus RX. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2010 Lexus RX reliable?
The 2010 Lexus RX drew 230 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 62/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
What are the most common 2010 Lexus RX problems?
The top reported problems for the 2010 Lexus RX are speed control (48 complaints), engine (35), and brakes & stability (28).
At what mileage do 2010 Lexus RX problems show up?
Owners most often report 2010 Lexus RX problems around 33,966 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 5,000 and 106,000 miles.
Does the 2010 Lexus RX have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2010 Lexus RX. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.