10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,950 miles

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problem #4

Jul 152023

RX 450h

  • miles
On Saturday July 15, 2023, at between about 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. CDST the vehicle was parked overnight in a garage, spontaneously caught fire and burned and was a total loss. There was a smell I would associate with an electrical fire. People reported hearing a car alarm and a "popping sound" before the fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and had the car towed out of the garage of a condominium association. Fire damage to property (except the subject car) was minimal but there was extensive smoke. In my opinion based on this incident, electric/hybrid cars should not be parked indoors.

- Des Plaines, IL, USA

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problem #3

Sep 302019

RX 450h

  • miles
Hydraulic hood supports failed causing hood to fall suddenly almost striking child. No other supports available under hood to prevent harm or injury. Similar repair was provided for trunk on 2004 Toyota sienna by manufacture due to safety concern. This is a faulty design that should never fail due to risk of serious head or neck injury. Please respond back.

- Moore, SC, USA

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problem #2

Sep 032019

RX 450h

  • miles
How can I confirm that my airbag light has not been disabled?

- Denver, CO, USA

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problem #1

Apr 012014

RX 450h

  • 55,800 miles
Sunroof shattered for no apparent reason. Vehicle was in motion on a highway, travelling at about 70 mph

- Coppell, TX, USA

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