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Major problems; returned car
asteinberg, 02/05/2012
2012 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
43 of 77 people found this review helpful
Integrity of cabin compromised -- unsure if due to post-earthquake radioactive stuff or use of cosmoline. Lexus denies use of cosmoline, but service dept at dealer claimed this toxic substance was used; noxious fumes. Dealership would not test under similar circumstances. My wife and child ill; returned car within month with $5000 penalty. Dealer wanted to help, but Lexus company uncooperative. Lexus left me no alternative -- I shall now consider Federal and state regulatory authorities, litigation. In unlikely case Lexus stands behind product, I will update. But Lexus corporate was bureaucratic. Dealership had changed story many times -- such as - -that noxious fumes would burn off
Excellent
Marie, 11/19/2010
2010 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
I finally decided to get a new car and replace my 2005. Wanted to stay in the SUV arena, but really wanted to save on mileage. This one does it! I am averaging 30 mpg and I'm not driving differently to effect the mileage. The technology is really fun -- I like the mouse and can work it effortlessly. (I was afraid it wouldn't be natural - it is.) Heads up display is cool. - - I can even see what radio station I'm on. This car is not only beautiful but functional too. I'm happy.
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Great Car but Performance Lacking
NoDuplicates, 10/03/2009
2010 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
When I decided to buy an SUV, I knew it would be Lexus (quality), and I so badly wanted a hybrid to future proof against rising gas prices. I created spreadsheet showing the RX450h vs. RX350 could pay for itself in 3.6yrs. Intellectually I had justified the cost. However, when I drove both cars (450h first, then 350), I was shocked by the sluggish performance of the 450h relative to the peppy 350. The gas pedal felt squishy, sluggishly responsive, getting up to highway speed felt tenuous. Major disappointment!
Poor fuel economy
Richard, 10/17/2010
2010 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have had this 2010 Lexus RX450H for about 3 months. One thing disappointments me is the actual mileage I am getting. I use it for commute from home to work in San Francisco. So far the total mileage is 880. I have been getting 21 MPG in city and 23 MPG in the city. My combined average MPG is 21.9 MPG. The advertised fuel efficiency is 28 MPG on highway and 32 MPG in the city. Not sure it is just my car or it is the city that has lots of hill and traffic signal. My round trip from home to work is 12 miles. One reason we want to switch from our 2001 BMW330CI (which runs 14 MPG) to this car is hoping to save gas. I have not bring this car to long trip yet, will test that out later.
Lexus Lemon Car
kimfrazier, 12/31/2010
2010 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
16 of 43 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2010 RX 450h after having a 2002 GS 300 that served me greatly for 7 years. However, the RX stranded me in the middle of a busy intersection after 1 month and 2000 miles. This car has given me nothing but problems since I bought it and it has been in the shop 20 days of the 50 days that I have owned it. Lexus does not build the quality cars it used to. I would not recommend buying this car. You will regret it!
This Car is so good, I just ordered 2 new ones
Willard Fee, 12/01/2016
updated 12/12/2018
2012 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is a smaller SUV than the larger LG series I have sold this car and bought a 2017 RX 350...I figured it would take 5-7 years to break even on the hybrid version. Basically, it is the same car with new bells and whistles. Don't buy the lift gate swipe option...it just never works wwhen it comes out.hen I need it. I'll buy a 2020 version when it appears.
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Lexus hybrid disappointed in mpg. I question why p
T Knutson, 10/02/2018
2011 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Miles per gallon of this hybrid are not worth the extra cost to purchase.
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Waste of money!! Should have bought an RX350!!
Vin, 10/13/2024
2011 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Paid a premium price for a preowned RX450h but I have been unable to achieve the 30mpg city and 28 mpg highway mileage stated by fuel economy.gov. On average, the best mileage I have achieved is between 23-24mpg city and highway. Definitely disappointing for a hybrid vehicle!! Overall, the vehicle has only achieved average reliability and I have had to replace the hybrid traction battery at 130K miles. The GPS system has been outdated from day one and the majority of the tech features are a waste of money!! As a previous Lexus RX300 owner, I expected a lot more from Lexus with this vehicle in regards to luxury and tech features along with superior gas mileage and I have been extremely disappointed!! Don't waste your money!! I wish I had purchased a gas powered Lexus RX350 instead.
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AWKWARD CAR
temnek@hotmail.com, 05/06/2017
2010 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
15 of 57 people found this review helpful
This SUV looks great outside and stands up on the lot. Unfortunately, this is the only great thing about it. Very poor performance even after shifting into S-Sport. Car feels very heavy (like most luxury cars, right?) and lacking power. After taking it for a day drive around the town, I've got 22.5 mpg this is what you get for $19,000 used car (I was looking at regular RX for $9,000 and thinking: how much time/years will take to get the 5 mpg difference back?). Radio and controls are weird: like you are holding Japanese cassette player from the 80's. There is no way to find the button you need while you are driving... forget about using the joystick (awkward-est part #1 in this car ). So, bad gas mileage, mediocre performance... Probably good for people who cannot handle a V-6 engine (great for retirement?). I also tested LS 430 and I appreciated the ride (didn't buy it because we couldn't open a trunk. Later I found out that the car was overpriced).
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Smooth
George , 06/27/2020
2011 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Its the most comfortable car,smooth ride and good on gas
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RX450 H 2010 GYL16
ADEEL KARACHI, 05/03/2020
2010 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought rx450h lexus in 2018 December.Driving is good and no voice from any angle. In this SUV only one thing Short is cool box otherwise all is in. Shoot is nice,brakes also excellent. Road Grip is nice. After this I bought new AUDI A4 2019 Zero Meter but l am not happy with Audi because comfort level and interior is much higher than Audi.I am too much Crazy abt lexus and now I am planning to buy LX570.
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BEST KEPT SECRET
MR. D, 05/30/2025
2010 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I wish it had the automatic braking and the outside mirror sensors to alert when another car is passing on either side. Everything else great vehicle.
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Incredibly well maintained
Andy , 02/19/2022
2010 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has always been serviced by Lexus. It has only 85,000 miles.
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