2005 Lexus RX Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2005 Lexus RX Hybrid shows only 2 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 11, ranking 17th worst out of 19 model years covered. It has 1 recall related to a floor carpet cover retention clip. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths were reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 11/100
- #17 of 19 RX Hybrid years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 2
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
Top 2005 Lexus RX Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags2 (100%)
- Other1 (50%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
2005 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 11V112000Feb 24, 2011Engine769,379 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. If the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.
Risk: If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position. A stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
2005 compared with other RX Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Lexus RX Hybrid reliable based on NHTSA data?
- NHTSA lists only 2 complaints for the 2005 Lexus RX Hybrid, giving it a complaint index of 11, the second-lowest among the 19 model years with data. This suggests few reported problems compared to later years like 2006 and 2007.
- What is the top problem area for the 2005 Lexus RX Hybrid?
- Airbags account for both complaints filed for this year, a 100% share of the total. The reported median mileage at failure was 43,089 miles.
- Does the 2005 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 11V112000) covers a floor carpet cover retention clip that can interfere with the accelerator pedal. It is not a do-not-drive recall, and Toyota's remedy is a free replacement of the carpet cover.
- How does the 2005 Lexus RX Hybrid compare to other years?
- The 2005 model has far fewer complaints than the 2006 (154 complaints, index 100, Avoid) and 2007 (59 complaints, index 89, Avoid) model years. Among the 19 years tracked, 2005 ranks 17th worst, indicating comparatively low reported issues.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to the 2005 Lexus RX Hybrid?
- NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, injuries, and deaths reported for the 2005 Lexus RX Hybrid.