2005 Lexus RX350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2005 Lexus RX350 has a complaint index of 0 with zero NHTSA complaints logged, ranking as the lowest-risk year (19th of 19) among RX350 model years. It carries one recall covering a floor carpet clip issue.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #19 of 19 RX350 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
Top 2005 Lexus RX350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2005 Lexus RX350 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 RX350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Lexus RX350 reliable?
- NHTSA lists zero complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2005 RX350, the lowest of any RX350 model year on record.
- Does the 2005 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 11V112000) covers a floor carpet retention clip that could interfere with the accelerator pedal.
- What year Lexus RX350 should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2013 are rated Avoid, with 2010 having the highest complaint index at 100.
- How does the 2005 RX350 compare to other RX350 years?
- The 2005 model ranks 19th out of 19 years worst-to-first, meaning it has the fewest reported problems of any RX350 year in the data.