2001 Lexus RX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX years
- Fewer complaints than other years 22nd of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Lexus RX. That ranks 22nd out of 28 RX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (14 complaints, 74%), typically at around 95,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Lexus RX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 14 | 74% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 16% | 110 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 11% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 250,379 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 102,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Lexus RX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Lexus RX.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
on [XXX] traveling NB on [XXX] during a green light to make a left turn WB on [XXX] the defendant ran a red light and broadsided my 2001 RX300 Lexus and was cited. The airbags did not go off, and my head hit the windshield. The defendant was cited. I filed a claim with Toyota , case no [XXX] who…
225 / 70 R 16 A tire shop inspected my tires and said that all 4 of my belts are separating and indicated to me a convex shape that peaks in the center of the steel belt. These tires were purchased new some years ago when they were balanced, struts replaced, and full alignment, yet at speeds 55+…
vehicle parked, came out next morning, tire had 5" split on sidewall, completely deflated original purchase date 12/11/21 tires have 5320 miles on them from new tire sidewall failed 5/15/2023 tire size 225 70R 16 mastercraft courser HSX tires available for inspection upon request
I bought a car from a private party/dealer only to find out that repairs needed are more than cars worth, then i checked car fax to find out that mileage had been turned back a lot.. This person lists 3-4 cars for sale a week and i can't find any one that wants to help. I know i am stuck with car…
I bought a car from what i believe to be a private party but not sure because having trouble narrowing down his correct name. He is very secretive. After the purchase i found that the odometer had been changed and my only recourse is to sue him. It is a long story but short version is i got scammed…
Other Lexus RX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 RX | 10 | 3 |
| 2025 RX | 22 | 4 |
| 2024 RX | 59 | 4 |
| 2023 RX | 62 | 3 |
| 2022 RX | 29 | 0 |
| 2021 RX | 70 | 1 |
| 2020 RX | 47 | 1 |
| 2019 RX | 34 | 1 |
| 2018 RX | 26 | 0 |
| 2017 RX | 47 | 0 |
| 2016 RX | 28 | 0 |
| 2015 RX | 20 | 0 |
| 2014 RX | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 RX | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 RX | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 RX | 29 | 0 |
| 2010 RX | 77 | 0 |
| 2009 RX | 34 | 0 |
| 2008 RX | 70 | 0 |
| 2007 RX | 58 | 0 |
| 2006 RX | 32 | 1 |
| 2005 RX | 27 | 1 |
| 2004 RX | 40 | 1 |
| 2003 RX | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 RX | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 RX | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 RX | 35 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lexus RX?
Owners most often report power train, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Lexus RX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Lexus RX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX model years, the 2001 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.