2007 Lexus RX350 steering problems

Filed Sep 6, 2018 · Steering · 86,817 miles · OH

During routine car maintenance, I was notified by the toyota technician that the rack and pinion assembly was leaking power steering fluid and needed to be replaced in order to maintain safety operation. The mileage at the time of failure was 86,817. The technician stated that the only fix for this issue was to remove and replace the entire rack and pinion assembly at a cost of $1,700. I believe that this is a design defect and should have been recalled by toyota, given the number of failures I have found reported on the federal safety agency website. It appears to be a common problem with other lexus rx350 owners from various years.

Filed Sep 13, 2017 · Steering · 58,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus rx350. While the vehicle was undergoing a routine oil change at an unknown local dealer where the contact was informed by the technician that the rack and pinion was leaking power steering fluid and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2017 · Steering · NJ

The rack and pinion is leaking fluid (atf is used for power steering) from the passenger side dust boot indicating a worn out seal at only 70,000 miles. The only fix is to remove and replace the rack and pinion system at a substantial cost. I believe this is a major design defect with this rack and pinion system because I have other vehicles with well over 200 k miles and no problems.

Filed Apr 11, 2017 · Steering · 103,000 miles · MD

April 11,2017 took my car in for an oil change and was told there is a leak in the power steering rack. Cost $1800. No warning.

Filed Oct 12, 2016 · Steering · 35,000 miles · FL

My rx350 2007 has only 35,000 miles and the power rack and pinion assembly has been changed once and now the dealer told me it is bad and need to change it only after 3 years after they changed it. No sound or leaks.

Filed Jun 7, 2016 · Steering · 134,000 miles · GA

I bring my lexus for oil change and was told that the water pump was leaking and the rack and pin in the steer wheel is leak cost of total repair at lexus would be $2650

Filed May 8, 2016 · Steering · 110,000 miles · TX

2012 power steering rack failed. Leaking at the rubber seal boot on right side under vehicle. Used a rebuilt part to replace it. 2015 december, power steering fluid leaked out of fluid casing all over the ground. I pulled off of the toll rd because of the noise. Took it to lexus and diagnosed power steering rack needs to be replaced again because rubber seal boot is leaking again. They have stopped using rebuilt and now use new kit to repair. They want me to pay for half the repair. There are thousands of complaints about this issue with lexus and other toyota vehicles which use the same part. If my car loses all the fluid before I get it repaired, especially if on the freeway there could be a fatal accident. Lexus has taken months to return my calls in order to get this repaired. I finally go a return call from customer service on may 4th. Will not get on the freeway until this is resolved.

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Steering · FL

My power steering fluid is leaking and I need to replace the rack and pinion. I only have 56,000 miles on the car. I'm seeing a lot of complaints about this and believe there is a defect. The problem was caught before I lost steering capability.

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Steering · 100,300 miles · CA

Steering became difficult to steer vehicle. No injury or accident occurred, but I was surprised that this went out.

Filed Apr 27, 2015 · Steering · 98,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus rx350. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver when making a right or left turn. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack leaked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.