There are 2 owner-reported suspension complaints for the 2013 Lexus RXin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The contact owns a 2013 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was pulling to either the left or right. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the front control arms were torn and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,786.
MY NEW 2013 LEXUS RX-350 MAKES A SIGNIFICANT AUDIBLE "CLUNKING" SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A FIRM STOP AT EITHER LOW OR HIGH SPEEDS. THIS CLUNKING SOUND OCCURS WITH EVERY STOP FROM JUST A FEW MILES AN HOUR TO FASTER SPEEDS. LEXUS OF LAS VEGAS MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL HAVE LOOKED AT THE CAR AND CONFIRM THE "CLUNKING" SOUND IS FRAME/SUSPENSION RELATED AND IS NOT A LOOSE SPARE TIRE OR OTHER ISSUE. THEY INDICATE IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE AND THERE IS NO FIX AS IT IS A PECULIARITY/DEFECT WITH ALL 2013 LEXUS RX-350 CARS. I PERSONALLY DROVE ANOTHER 2013 LEXUS RX-350 AT THE DEALERSHIP WHICH MAKE THE SAME CLUNKING SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE REPEATED "CLUNKING SOUND" IS IS DEFINITELY A VEHICLE DEFECT IN MY 2013 LEXUS RX-350. I AM NOT A SAFETY ENGINEER NOR WERE ANY OF THE LEXUS REPRESENTATIVES WHO LOOKED AT THE CAR AND THE "CLUNKING" SOUND ISSUE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. FROM A MENTAL STATE OF MIND STANDPOINT, THE REPEATED "CLUNKING" SOUND WHEN STOPPING IS A MAJOR ATTENTION DISTRACTION AND REPRESENTS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME GIVEN IT'S INTENSITY AND CONSTANT REPEATABILITY. MY 2013 LEXUS RX-350 CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR INSPECTION. REQUEST YOU RESEARCH THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE REPEATED "CLUNKING" SOUND IN THE 2013 LEXUS RX-350 SERIES OF VEHICLES, AND MY VEHICLE, AND DETERMINE IF IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME AND OTHERS WHO OWN 2013 LEXUS RX-350 VEHICLES. *TR
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026