SO Many Issues
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Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Wisconsin
Keep it up, love to hear the good things u experience with your RX.
My '09 doesn't have some of the things the new model has, like keyless start for one. I didn't like where the GPS screen is located now as I had big time glare off the screen.
My '09 doesn't have some of the things the new model has, like keyless start for one. I didn't like where the GPS screen is located now as I had big time glare off the screen.
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Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Wisconsin
Pole Position
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: VA
This forum is something like the news - people worry about and pay ettention to the bad news and so they rarely report the good. The big difference is that with a Lexus, you expect the good so anything negative is noteworthy. The other difference is that with this forum, people respond so you can do something about the problem if you experience it. I've not had any big issues with my 450h after 15 months of comfortable, pleasant driving.
CL Community Team
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From: San Francisco, CA
I have a Toyota, IS and a RX. I have the problem with the AC for all three cars. After turn on AC to use then turn off AC just blow air by the fans, I have the uncomfortable smell. Brought cars back to the dealers, they cleaned them good. However the smell comes back after 3 4 days. Oh well, been living with that for years.
as of now, you can try blasting heat and full speed so dry everything up and try to kill off the bacteria. After that, use the tip above.
Lexus Test Driver
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From: NJ
gen 1 doesn't have transmission issues throughout all years, only in 99' and mid-yea 00'. They only fail if the trans. oil isn't changed, or if owners put the vehicle into drive while the rx is still moving backwards (reverse), or of course abuse which will kill any transmission.
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From: MA
this is a problem with all cars. when you have the air conditioning on, moisture begins to build up inside the vents and over time, that moisture begins to "mold" and grow bacteria that gives off that sour/old sock kind of smell. Its a bit late for you now if you already have the smell, but the rule of thumb is that if you have the AC on, you should switch off the AC compressor but keep the fan speed on about 10 minutes prior to turning off your car, so that you dry out the vents before you get to your destination.
as of now, you can try blasting heat and full speed so dry everything up and try to kill off the bacteria. After that, use the tip above.
as of now, you can try blasting heat and full speed so dry everything up and try to kill off the bacteria. After that, use the tip above.
Last edited by sweetboy02; Jun 13, 2011 at 11:05 AM.
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Lexus Test Driver
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From: NJ
59 pages of transmission problems in the Gen 1 RX.
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f111d9c
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f111d9c
CL Community Team
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: San Francisco, CA
the 1st gen had problems with awd transmissions, early years
the 2nd gen RX had severe transmission hunting and lag time. I had this on my RX and no amount of ECU reflash solved the problem. It didnt seem like the transmission would fail, but it certainly was annoying. Glad I have a CVT now, no gear hunting. lol
the 2nd gen RX had severe transmission hunting and lag time. I had this on my RX and no amount of ECU reflash solved the problem. It didnt seem like the transmission would fail, but it certainly was annoying. Glad I have a CVT now, no gear hunting. lol
Driver
Joined: May 2007
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From: GA
Good news
I am on my 3rd Lexus and not a single one of them has ever had a problem. The ticking noise when cold is in more vehicles than the ES & RX but that is very minor IMO. I owned an ES350 and RX350 (both '07s) for over 5 years with no problems whatsoever. Outstanding vehicles. I traded my '07 RX350 for a new 2011 RX350 and it seems to be even better than the others. This one made in Japan because I wanted the Lux pkg. This is a dream vehicle. Just want to say one more thing, it is so nice to read the good comments coming from forum members. We all have a tendency to read the negative. The positive is so much better but all is good information. LET'S KEEP IT UP! Thanks to all for your participation.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: IN
Another thing to appreciate is that when you're approaching your RX (2011), It's a just beauty to watch. That feeling that you're about to get in and say, "****, this is my car?" LOL.
I specified 2011 coz IMHO, it's the best lookin' RX.
I specified 2011 coz IMHO, it's the best lookin' RX.
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: MA
. I hope you like the 2010 model too. Cause they are almost the same. lol. 
No, I don't play soccer!
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From: NJ
But you're missing the Lexus emblem on the back with 2011, happy. Throws the whole tail gate off 
I'm loving my '10 because I have the sport package which you can't get anymore. Sometimes it doesn't pay to wait.
I'm loving my '10 because I have the sport package which you can't get anymore. Sometimes it doesn't pay to wait.
Driver
Joined: May 2007
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From: GA
What Lexus emblem are are you refering to that is missing on the '11? My 2011 has the emblem centered on the rear hatch door just as it should.
