2015 Lexus RX 350 Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.09/5 Average
47 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

For the 2015 Lexus RX 350, the 7-inch display screen and a rearview camera are now standard equipment. LED headlights and foglights are new options, and the Remote Touch knob has been revised for better ergonomics. Also, a new Crafted Line trim level has been added to the lineup with specialized paint and interior trim.

Pros:
  • Quiet and attractive cabin with high-quality materials
  • Generous standard features.
  • Plush ride
  • Comfortable rear seating
Cons:
  • Lackluster F Sport version.
  • No third-row seat option
  • Finicky-to-use electronics interface

User Reviews:

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  • Satellite Radio Problems - 2015 Lexus RX 350
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    Disappointed. I bought a 2015 Lexus RX350 this June (replacing my 2010 RX350), immediately noticed that reception of the satellite radio is constantly being interrupted. I have had Sirius Radio for 10 years now; I am driving down the same streets and have never before had any service interruptions. Lexus has told me they cannot do anything about it. Local dealer has told me it is a problem with all 2014 & 2015s.Truly affects the enjoyment of my driving experience.

  • Well built & Comfortable but awful Tech - 2015 Lexus RX 350
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    This is a well built and comfortable car. However the technology, while outstandingly marketed, is absolute crap. Voice recognition is extremely inaccurate, complex and distracting to use. It is so bad I have almost completely abandoned it. My 10 year old Garmin portable GPS has better voice recognition and routing features but their is no safe or interfering place to mount it or I would be using it. Emails and phone calls to Lexus & Toyota have been useless. Poor dealer support for tech issues (multiple dealers). Map upgrades are infrequent, extremely expensive & must be done by dealer. Keeping other technology current is also very expensive. The ability to enter in addresses from a computer was a marketing feature but so complex and buggy that it made it time consuming and frustrating for the user. Subsequently that feature has been removed leaving address entry options to be a joystick on the screen keyboard or a complex entry procedure transfer procedure from a smartphone. The screen supported interface is very user unfriendly and is only controlled via joystick. This includes entertainment selection and good air management. Live assistance (extra cost) is often problematic. Some controls are difficult to access when driving. Some others are unneeded duplicates that adds confusion. Windshield has some built-in technology and likely very expensive to replace. Options were outrageously overpriced -i.e. Heads-up display from dealer was $1,000 but high quality from 3rd party was $89. Rear camera is affected by rain. Tailgate has enough force to knock you over before stopping if it hits you. Tech that works well includes Park assist (not automatic), blind spot sensing, and adaptive cruise control. Interior lighting is poor. Car is comfortable and runs well and has a lot of unneeded frosting that boosts the pricing. Good cargo space. Gas mileage is poor. In summary I do not recommend this car due to poor technology, low gas mileage and poor customer support. Based on this experience I currently have absolutely no interest in purchasing a Lexus or Toyota product again. Lexus marketed this vehicle as including advanced technology. In reality it is anything but. In my opinion attempting to use many to the technology features while driving, makes this car unsafe to drive. In retrospect I should have invoked the California Lemon Law.

  • Very disappointed - 2015 Lexus RX 350
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    Very hard ride when you hit bumps you get jolted When you hit a pot hole even slowly jolt sent up your back NAV system screen has too much info on it unsafe Backup camera has no assist lines on it and as soon as it rains gets coated with drops making it difficult to see Voice recognition system gives wrong info half the time Local gas mileage terrible approx 12 mpg average mpg 17.5 Noisy ride For a luxury vehicle really disappointing

  • Exceptional car. My wife and I love it so far. - 2015 Lexus RX 350
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    Best choice you could make. The Cadillac SRX had to many negative reviews or we most likely would have bought that for the savings, but no regrets at all.

  • An awesome RX 350 ! - 2015 Lexus RX 350
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    Recently traded a 2015 Lexus NX for a 2015 Lexus RX350 . There is a huge difference in the ride quality. The NX was just too small. Coming from a Highlander, the RX is a much better fit ! Several have commented on the ride of the RX...I find it very smooth and quiet. The seats are very comfortable, and I got a loaded RX. The Heads Up Display is one of my favorite features. Your eyes stay on the road while the speed is flashed in the windshield. The Mark L. sound system is also awesome. Just spend a little time getting the balance and adjustments right on it. As the new 2016 RX350 will soon be out, it was just too big, and the 2015 has the better look IMO. Im not a fan of the huge front grill on the 2016. Mine has most everything you can get on it, and its fun on the highway, unlike other reviews that say its boring. Sure, its not a sporty ride, but it isnt intended to be one. While I love the looks and came close to an X5, the Lexus reliability and awesome service keeps me coming back. You cant go wrong with the RX, and right now there are some amazing deals on them at the end of the year.

  • 2015 RX 350 may not be a sports car but........... - 2015 Lexus RX 350
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    I read some of these reviews and think whoever wrote it either does not understand what this SUV is or should have bought a different vehicle. I knew going in this is not a sports car but it is a great SUV. I had a 2010 RX for 60K miles and did nothing but required maintenance. The battery died at 55K and Lexus replaced it free of charge. This 2015 is another fine trouble free SUV. Just did 15K service, 10K was free, 15K was $100. Thats it so far. And this RX is quieter and more refined than the 2010. I am 60, owned all kinds of cars and this is by far the best ownership experience I have ever had. I use Lexus of Palm Beach in Florida and they are just great. They honestly strive to make you 100% satisfied and dont settle for less.

  • Lexus RX 350 Lover - 2015 Lexus RX 350
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    I absolutely LOVE this vehicle! I have wanted one for a number of years. The only thing I would love to have is the reverse camera guidelines. The mouse took a little getting used to, but I got it in a few days. The exterior and interior are gorgeous. Love that it is a 3.5L engine. Just the right amount of HP. I absolutely LOVE this SUV!!!

  • Who allowed this electronics interface to be released??? - 2015 Lexus RX 350
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    Over my driving life, Ive owned more than 30 cars of many different makes and models. Ive spent my 20 year career in technology. I enjoy cars and I love tech and am tech savvy. This car, by far, has the absolute worst electronics interface Ive ever seen. I had read it was bad, but with my experience thought, how bad can it really be? Well, its awful... Im frankly dumbfounded. Toyota is known for being overly intrusive / nannyish, but this is absurd. There arent preset buttons to change the station, just steering wheel controls. It always want to show the map and overlay other info (but only for a little while). In short, it kind of ruins what is otherwise a really great car.

  • Lexus Luxury! - 2015 Lexus RX 350
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    Buy what you love..

  • Really pleased with my decision - 2015 Lexus RX 350
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    I researched & test drove virtually every model in this class and even put a deposit on a 2016 Acura RDX because it was the hot new SUV with tons of safety features at a great price (the RX350 was my #2 choice due to the dated body style). But I needed a new car before the Acura arrived so I ended up leasing the RX350 because of the incentives (this is the last year for this body style)and Lexus customer service ratings. A few months later Im super pleased all around. It has a very comfortable and quiet ride, great display on the Nav, good fuel economy (avg. 20 mpg) and room for 2 mountain bikes and a dog in the back w seats folded down. My boyfriend who drives an ML550 is even impressed.

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