1.4
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 126,140 miles
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Bought a used 2010 Lexus Rx 450H 3.5L with 130,000 miles. At approximately 132,000 miles while driving on the highway, oil cooler line suddenly exploded without warning and vehicle lost all of its oil, full synthetic, within seconds. Oil splattered all over entire underbody. Vehicle completely un-drivable and had to be towed. No pre warning from oil light or any other indication other than loud bang and smell of burning oil. Huge safety risk and likelihood of complete engine loss or seizing if I had continued to drive any longer, possibly leading to an accident or worse. Immediately pulled over at smell of hot oil and had it towed to repair shop. Estimated cost about $ 1,000. Repair shop stated this is a known issue with Toyota oil line cooler hose and Lexus models of this year and should have been a recall item. Recommended replacement hose is now metal.
- Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Noticed a check engine light and slip indicator on - next day my car lost complete power in the middle of a city road ' vehicle was traveling about 15-20 mph. When attempting to restart it would roughly engage then shut down again. Contacted a certified local Lexus mechanic had the car towed to his shop. After assessment he determined the vehicle's fuel pump "disintegrated" internally. When they checked fuel pressure at the rail there were particles in the fuel ' upon further inspection the sparks plug were fouled and fuel injectors clogged. The mechanic indicated he had recently seen the same issue a month earlier however with a Toyota fj. I began to research what happened when I ran across the fuel pump recall issued by Toyota for certain models (January 2020) https://pressroom.Toyota.com/Toyota-is-conducting-A-safety-recall-involving-certain-Toyota-and-Lexus-vehicles-2/ although my model is not included in this recall my vehicle mimics the behavior of those recalled. Indicator lights, loss of power and ultimately an assessment of fuel pump issues leading to a total loss of power.
- Honolulu, HI, USA
I was slowly entering from I15 to H-78 West. Suddenly car began to rev and accelerate as if I was flooring gas pedal. I jabbed at pedal a couple times and hit brakes...it stopped within a few seconds....not sure if what I did had anything to do with it stopping. My gas pedal is not sticky and smoothly adjusts. My vehicle is in pristine condition and has had all maintenance. I was fortunate I had several car lengths clear. I am 100% certain I did not accidentally slip or push on pedal. While it was accelerating I even lifted foot completely off pedal and it still was going.
- Escondido, CA, USA
The hybrid computer system shorted due to a leak where the roof rack connects to the roof. This computer is below the rear seat and is next to the hybrid batteries. This compartment should be sealed to prevent water intrusion, and in no situation should water from the roof be able to reach this compartment. Water entering this area is extremely dangerous and could cause a fire or the car to cease functioning correctly while it is in motion.
- Broomall, PA, USA
- Stuart, FL, USA