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We buy Lexus RXs from every year, 1999–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Lexus RX by year
The RX is a SUV sold from 1999–2020 with engines including 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 41 recalls and 3,132 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 RX | 3.0L 6-cyl | 18–19 | 2 | 256 |
| 2000 RX | 3.0L 6-cyl | 18–19 | 0 | 245 |
| 2001 RX | 3.0L 6-cyl | 18 | 0 | 188 |
| 2002 RX | 3.0L 6-cyl | 18 | 0 | 100 |
| 2003 RX | 3.0L 6-cyl | 18 | 0 | 29 |
| 2004 RX | 3.3L 6-cyl | 19–20 | 6 | 327 |
| 2005 RX | 3.3L 6-cyl | 18–20 | 4 | 194 |
| 2006 RX | 3.3L 6-cyl | 18–27 | 6 | 253 |
| 2007 RX | 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 19–26 | 3 | 289 |
| 2008 RX | 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 19–25 | 1 | 253 |
| 2009 RX | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19–20 | 0 | 132 |
| 2010 RX | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20–30 | 1 | 192 |
| 2011 RX | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20–29 | 1 | 72 |
| 2012 RX | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20–29 | 1 | 48 |
| 2013 RX | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20–29 | 1 | 90 |
| 2014 RX | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20–29 | 0 | 30 |
| 2015 RX | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20–29 | 1 | 67 |
| 2016 RX | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22–30 | 3 | 93 |
| 2017 RX | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22–30 | 3 | 103 |
| 2018 RX | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21–30 | 2 | 47 |
| 2019 RX | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21–30 | 4 | 68 |
| 2020 RX | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21–30 | 2 | 56 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Lexus RX problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your RX, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Lexus RX: questions
How much is a junk Lexus RX worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete RXs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Lexus RXs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1999–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Lexus RX year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2004 RX (327). Across all years, the most-reported components were power train, vehicle speed control and engine.
Which Lexus RX year has the most recalls?
The 2004 RX has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 6. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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