Lexus RX XU10
1997 to 2002
Based on 2 sources, each with its own reference date
No documented known problems found. That does not mean the car is problem free
Key points to know
- Insurance loss
1 result 路 IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2002
Recalls
Our EU Safety Gate feed only goes back to 17 July 2026
We could not check NHTSA for this model
No recall found in EU Safety Gate, checked up to and including 2002
Safety rating
American crash test (NHTSA)
No safety rating found at NHTSA SafetyRatings, checked through 2002
Insurance loss
Compared with the US average. Not a chance of defects
IIHS/HLDI loss index: RX 350 4dr
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for RX 350 4dr is 89. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
There is no inspection data for these model years of RX.
See the inspection statistics for all generations of RX
Go to RXInspections by country and age
This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.
| Age | Netherlands | United Kingdom | Czechia | Ireland | NO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-24 years | No data | 33.7% failed (359 of 1064) | No data | No data | No data |
| 25-30 years | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data |
Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.
Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.
Buyer knowledge and checklist
Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.
Periodic inspection: MOT: annually
Read the guideFrequently asked questions
What are the known problems with a Lexus RX XU10?
Insurance loss: 1 result (IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2002). Each point is worked out below with its source and reference date.
Where does this data come from?
CZ STK (data up to and including 03/07/2026), DVSA MOT-statistiek (data up to and including 2025), NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (data up to and including 2002), IIHS/HLDI (data up to and including 2002), GDV Typklassenverzeichnis (data up to and including 2024), Norwegian inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025), Finnish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025), Irish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025). Every fact here has its own source and reference date.