Used 2009 Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Oil cooler hose leak
Vikings Fan, Saint Paul, MN, 09/10/2018
updated 09/12/2022
Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
81 of 82 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2009 a year ago in 2017. Had no problems with the car until a few weeks ago, the car started smoking and I managed to stop the car in my driveway to notice that the oil was leaking out. Towed to a mechanic and they said there was a pinhole in the oil cooler hose. Apparently this was a defect in Toyota's and Lexus vehicles and Toyota sent a letter out to fix this for free up until 2013. I wish I had known this. If you own this vehicle and have not had this replaced, I would recommend going to a mechanic to see if it still has the old rubber hose and get it replaced. I am lucky that the engine didn't get ruined.
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I love my Lexus
bryanjeffrey, Oshkosh, WI, 03/20/2014
Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
51 of 53 people found this review helpful
I have a 2009 RX350. After driving Audi and BMW's for some time, I fell in love with the RX350. It is my daily commute car, the AWD is like Velcro in the snow and ice, and compares favorably with Audi's Quattro, which I still feel is probably the best AWD system there is. The RX has plenty of power (thank you again to the WI State Patrol officer for being so understanding), plenty of comfort and is ideal for long or short trips. Probably obvious, but make sure you use only synthetic oil. Mileage is good, performance is beyond solid for an SUV, it is a blast to drive, top end is very responsive and I have never lacked for acceleration when needed.
2009 Lexus RX 350
curtisam, 01/29/2009
Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
I have had my RX 350 for about 1 month. It is by far the best vehicle that I have ever owned! I love the drive and appearance of the RX 350. We live in the mountains and it handles well in the snow. I was considering resigning from my job because it was getting more difficult to drive the 400 miles a week to work in my car. Now I feel safe and have great visibility when driving. Our drive is 1/3 mile, mostly uphill. We just had a storm come through and I was able to put it in low, use the snow button, and came up the driveway in a terrible mix of snow/ice. It drove up like a luxury tank! The height of the driver's seat and the great headlights make it easy to see the roadway ahead.
The best car I've ever owned
Havendancy, Cleveland, TN, 04/05/2021
Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought my 09 used 5 years ago. It almost has 200k miles. And I plan on driving it until it falls apart. The only problem I've ever had is there is a plastic cover underneath, that covers the gas tank. It was flapping(glue failure). Easy fix. I had to go to MN and hit an actual blizzard. My brother in law drove through. My RX did so well I couldn't believe it. She was covered in 3" of ice by the time we reached MN. This car goes through mud, snow, ice, whatever you throw at it. I get conventional oil changes, cheap gas and drive like crap, she still runs like a sewing machine. The leather has held up well. No cracks in the dash or anything. I do service it regularly and I keep it clean. The paint has held up well. I do love the looks of the newer models. But I am going to drive this one as long as I can. I'd say my RX has just about outdone my old 4Runner.
Yes, indeed!
Tom V, Gorham, ME, 03/12/2021
Lexus RX 350 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this 2009 RX350 in 2015 with 125,000 miles on the odometer. Now, six years later, it has 185,000. Everything works. Maintenance and repairs are basically oil changes. Such a well behaved car. And comfortable. Our Lexus specialist says he services many RX 350's with 250,000 miles on them.
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