2012
Lexus RX 350

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$39,075
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  • FWD 4dr
    Starts at
    $39,075
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr
    Starts at
    $40,475
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

10 airbags
FWD or AWD
Optional wide-view side monitor
Optional head-up display
RX now takes regular gas

The good & the bad

The good

Overall refinement
Seat comfort
Optional Pre-Collision System
Optional dual-screen entertainment system

The bad

Road noise
Leather seats not standard
Joystick-operated navigation system
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Safety review

Based on the 2012 Lexus RX 350 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
4/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.9%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
4/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.9%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase.
Basic
2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase. Coverage begins after completion of the 4-year / 50,000 new vehicle Basic Warranty.
Dealer certification
161-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

98% of drivers recommend this car
4.9 / 5
Based on 75 reviews
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Comfort 4.9
Interior 4.8
Performance 4.8
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.9

Most recent

By JohnT from Hendersonville NC
Owns this car
February 15, 2024

Man Drives Dog in Great RX350!

We bought this car in Jan2014 with under 39K miles. Now has 183K. Our second Lexus (our new 2007 ES350 had 238K when we sold it). Best car for the money. Local shop keeps it in top kit. My dog and I do 50-100 miles daily in the mountains. Wouldn’t change a thing on it. 18mpg all short trips. Great cargo room (Bogey dog agrees). Safe, comfortable, well-designed and put together. If it’s out there, I’d buy another one like it in a heart beat. Mo’ better than my 00 Boxster!
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Carlos from Paterson, new jersey
Owns this car
December 6, 2023

Quality and comfort

On the last I use to love honda cars but now I bought this Lexus and I really feel in love with this luxury and comfortable car, really love it
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Lexus RX 350?

The 2012 Lexus RX 350 is available in 1 trim level:

  • (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Lexus RX 350?

The 2012 Lexus RX 350 offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2012 Lexus RX 350 reliable?

The 2012 Lexus RX 350 has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Lexus RX 350 owners.

Is the 2012 Lexus RX 350 a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Lexus RX 350. 98.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.9 / 5
Based on 75 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.9
  • Interior: 4.8
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.9

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