2016 RX 350 Excessive noise and vibration
#1831
I just don’t see the point about calling a part $5 or $3...I sure as hell hope they aren’t attaching anything plastic to an exhaust system that easily gets a few hundred degrees...just saying. I may end up with this so/called repair also. My exhaust is buzzing at low speeds.
#1832
Death by $1000 bills!
You actually think Mercedes is more reliable than Lexus?! Every Mercedes owner I’ve talked to says owning a Mercedes is death by $1,000 dollar bills. Sure they make some fine cars & trucks, but they don’t come anywhere near as reliable as Toyota products. I would easily consider a nice used Mercedes diesel, but their service fees In two years would cost more than the car would be worth...just saying
#1833
More customer obsessed
Yep, I bought a 2019 RX450H and got the vibration and drone issue. Traded it for a 2019 RX350 and got the same issues. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. 30 years of Toyota and Lexus is over. I'm a software manager at Amazon with purchase power. Had they been more customer obsessed I might have given them more money. This customer is going else where now, include future friends and relatives.
#1834
LP13 - I was one of those folks that was swayed into going with Lexus based on their so-called reputation. I haven’t looked recently as to where Lexus falls in the Consumer Reports reliability ratings or the JD Power ratings. They have definitely dropped a little, but not a lot. I don’t want to get too far off subject here, just curious what brands you favor now & what are you recommending to others?
If I didn’t need to pull a motorcycle utility trailer, I would easily choose one of the 2 door coupes. Their quality seems to be way up there, as well as the larger SUVs with the gas-sucking V-8s. I had the GX for a service loaner & it was extremely quiet & consistent, but really inhaled the fuel. Aside from outdated tech & poor mpg, I would choose the GX over the RX if I had to do it over again. It doesn’t rattle or vibrate & I can do more towing or AWD things with it & it’s still made in Japan (correct me if I’m wrong). I seriously considered trading for a GX, but the wife really hated the lumbering handling & outdated tech. If Lexus ever brings their twin turbo V-8 diesel to the USA, I’m interested!
If I didn’t need to pull a motorcycle utility trailer, I would easily choose one of the 2 door coupes. Their quality seems to be way up there, as well as the larger SUVs with the gas-sucking V-8s. I had the GX for a service loaner & it was extremely quiet & consistent, but really inhaled the fuel. Aside from outdated tech & poor mpg, I would choose the GX over the RX if I had to do it over again. It doesn’t rattle or vibrate & I can do more towing or AWD things with it & it’s still made in Japan (correct me if I’m wrong). I seriously considered trading for a GX, but the wife really hated the lumbering handling & outdated tech. If Lexus ever brings their twin turbo V-8 diesel to the USA, I’m interested!
#1838
@wow121, these "drone noises", "excessive noise and vibration", and "hesitation" issues are WAY too far into the realm of personal taste for you to rely on anyone else's opinion. Drive the car. Don't buy the car until you've driven the car under all your normal driving conditions. You need to form your own opinion, based on driving the model that you're thinking of in your typical driving style, before you make your decision. The fact that I love mine is no indication that you will love it.
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#1839
@wow121, these "drone noises", "excessive noise and vibration", and "hesitation" issues are WAY too far into the realm of personal taste for you to rely on anyone else's opinion. Drive the car. Don't buy the car until you've driven the car under all your normal driving conditions. You need to form your own opinion, based on driving the model that you're thinking of in your typical driving style, before you make your decision. The fact that I love mine is no indication that you will love it.
#1840
I'd ask the dealer for an extended test drive. If you show a big enough interest, I don't see why they wouldn't let you. Drive it where your normal commutes are - going to work, going grocery shopping, going into the city, etc. Perhaps some dealers might even let you keep the car for a weekend to see how it fits with your life.
If you're still unsure, I would also take an older 4RX (2016-19) for an extended test drive if the dealer has one. Chances are, if these issues pop up later on and these are very common 4RX issues, any one of the pre-owned 4RXs could exhibit these problems and you can get a feel for yourself whether it's a deal breaker.
#1841
Unfortunately at this point, these issues are probably an inherent problem with the way the 4RX was designed, a "normal" characteristic as dealers love to say.
I'd ask the dealer for an extended test drive. If you show a big enough interest, I don't see why they wouldn't let you. Drive it where your normal commutes are - going to work, going grocery shopping, going into the city, etc. Perhaps some dealers might even let you keep the car for a weekend to see how it fits with your life.
If you're still unsure, I would also take an older 4RX (2016-19) for an extended test drive if the dealer has one. Chances are, if these issues pop up later on and these are very common 4RX issues, any one of the pre-owned 4RXs could exhibit these problems and you can get a feel for yourself whether it's a deal breaker.
I'd ask the dealer for an extended test drive. If you show a big enough interest, I don't see why they wouldn't let you. Drive it where your normal commutes are - going to work, going grocery shopping, going into the city, etc. Perhaps some dealers might even let you keep the car for a weekend to see how it fits with your life.
If you're still unsure, I would also take an older 4RX (2016-19) for an extended test drive if the dealer has one. Chances are, if these issues pop up later on and these are very common 4RX issues, any one of the pre-owned 4RXs could exhibit these problems and you can get a feel for yourself whether it's a deal breaker.
#1842
I have a 2016 450h & I heard the noise on the RX 350 on a test drive. I also had it on a 2017 loaner & again on a 2019 loaner. Just drive them all & then you have someone else drive, while you sit in the back seat. You would be surprised what can hear from there when you aren’t driving.
#1843
#1844
Stay away from it, it's not worth it. I experienced these issues in my 2019 350 and 450. I test drove the 350 extensively and did not notice these issues until a few hundred miles later. It has gotten worse over the last 8K miles. At this price, you have a lot of options.
#1845
Stay away from it, it's not worth it. I experienced these issues in my 2019 350 and 450. I test drove the 350 extensively and did not notice these issues until a few hundred miles later. It has gotten worse over the last 8K miles. At this price, you have a lot of options.
For the vast majority, they'll tolerate the drone/vibration/rattles or take it as the way the car was designed, but if you know any one of these issues might drive you up the wall, don't even take the chance.