Lexus Rx350
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 1,536 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
81%
Total Tests
1,536
Best Year
2009 (85%)
Years Covered
4
How reliable is the Lexus Rx350?
Lexus Rx350 by Year
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About the Lexus Rx350
The Lexus Rx350 has been tested 1,536 times in 2024 MOT data across 4 model years (2006 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2009 model is the most reliable with a 85% pass rate from 117 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 78%. The 7 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer LEXUS RX350s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 113,170 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 105,517 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Lexus brand average of 87%, the Rx350 is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Lexus models.
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