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1999 Lexus RX repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (22%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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Chart based on 9 repairs.
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1999 Lexus RX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Lexus RX

Engine not specified

Lexus in Texas, United States
May 2012 - May 2012
May 2012

US $4000
transmission went out...a known problem for these models... 
Lexus in California, United States
Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
Jul 2014

190000 mi
Radio 
Lexus in New Jersey, United States
- Jul 2017
Jul 2017

226000 mi
AC compressor making grinding sound. System is failing. Repair would be $1400. Declined and decided to get another car. Haven't found one yet. Meanwhile, driving around with the windows open, like before I had a car with AC in the mid 60s during the hottest week of the year, 98 yesterday! 
Lexus in Florida, United States
Nov 2011 - Mar 2014
Dec 2011

98000 mi

US $120
engine coil 
Nov 2012

102000 mi

US $500
Replacing front and back head valve gaskets 
Lexus in Delaware, United States
Feb 2011 - Apr 2011
Mar 2011

126000 mi

US $400
Tail light malfunction sensor came on even though the lights were working. 
Lexus in Michigan, United States
Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
Jul 2012

156500 mi

US $380
1. Chech rough idle issue and replaced fuel sensor. Cost of the part was only $85, per the invoice 2. Check exhaust line 3. Check brakes 4. Rental charge Note: Dealer visually inspected exhaust and brakes without approval or request. 

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1999 Lexus RX 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Lexus in New York, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

279000 mi
There appeared to be a problem with the ABS (brake pedal pumping under light braking at low speeds, stopping distance not really affected) that no one could fix; this is why we eventually got rid of the car. 
Lexus in Connecticut, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2013
Apr 2012

171000 mi

US $400
Rear ABS Speed sensor (also sometimes as known as wheel speed sensor) was malfunctioning. Even under light breaking, the abs would activate creating dangerous breaking conditions even in the dry. 

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1999 Lexus RX Repair Histories

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