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2000 Lexus RX repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 43 repairs.
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2000 Lexus RX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (15%)

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Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Lexus RX

Engine not specified

Lexus RX in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2011 - May 2011
May 2011

184000 mi

US $2600
Transfer case went out due to vibration of driveshaft from a bad CV joint. Only made a small humming noise on freeway at certain speeds, no other indication. 

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2000 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Lexus RX in California, United States
Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012

95000 mi

US $1400
replaced all ignition coils 
Lexus RX in California, United States
May 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012

53000 mi

US $250
Replacing fuse and short in left turn light and brake light 
Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

136400 mi

C $3350
THE CAR FAILED TO SHIFT FROM 2 TO 3 GEAR 
Lexus RX in California, United States
Apr 2011 - Mar 2015
Jan 2013

206000 mi

US $250
Coil on cylinder 1 had to be replaced. Also all spark plugs were replaced. Turned out that coil on cylinder 3 was also damaged but was within warranty (previous repair) and was replaced with no charge. 
Mar 2015

253000 mi

US $500
Replaced one engine mount to reduce vibrations and fix decreased MPG. Helped a bit but not quite. Opted out of replacing other more expensive mounts. 
Lexus RX in Quebec, Canada
Apr 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

C $200
The donut between manifold and main catalyser leak. It sound like an junk car!! Lose torque power when towing more than 2000 lbs and be critique to go more than 60 mph. Bracket and donut on exaust fail and be replaced. 
Lexus RX in New York, United States
Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012

210000 mi

US $750
Rear air suspension changed. 

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2000 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Lexus RX in Tennessee, United States
May 2014 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014

119000 mi
Sunroof inoperable over $1000 to repair 
Lexus RX in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2015 - Aug 2015
Jul 2015

252000 mi

US $980
Replaced entire driveshaft Replaced front driver side ABS sensor, rotor, and pads Replaced driveshaft 
Aug 2015

252500 mi

US $450
Replaced broken caliper and rotor Replaced broken caliper and rotor 
Lexus RX in Georgia, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

230000 mi

US $900
Timing belt and water pump 
Lexus RX in Washington, United States
Dec 2017 - Jan 2019
Mar 2018

157000 mi

US $55
An ignition coil had gone bad so the car was firing on only 5 cylinders. It was a challenge to replace as it was the rear center coil. I was able to do this without removing the intake by working by feel alone, with no visual. I replaced only the single ignition coil. All coils were previously replaced at 130k miles by the dealer. 
Lexus RX in New York, United States
Apr 2011 - May 2013
Aug 2012

102400 mi
New muffler 
Lexus RX in Virginia, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2015
Jul 2014

192300 mi

US $167
Using oil at rate of quart per 250 miles. Replaced PCV valve, seems to have resolved issue. 
Lexus RX in Oregon, United States
Apr 2011 - Oct 2015
Dec 2014

124000 mi

US $320
Oxygen sensor replaced 
Lexus RX in Florida, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Jan 2014

159300 mi

US $500
Sludge removal 
Lexus RX in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2011 - Jun 2018
May 2014

124620 mi

C $626
Replaced faulty right front ABS sensor. 
Feb 2015

126880 mi

C $650
Replaced rear axle ABS cog/ring 
Jun 2018

135160 mi

C $1100
replacement of timing belt, replace spark plugs and replace bearing tensioner. 
Lexus RX in Missouri, United States
Apr 2008 - Jun 2018
Feb 2008

76400 mi

US $850
Felt vibration on highway. Replaced shocks (4 corners) vibration during braking on highway. Replaced rotors and pads (4 corners) 
Nov 2008

95000 mi

US $280
Enigne check light. Rough idle. Dumping fuel, no pwoer. Changed the VVIT Solenoid valve for cylinder 2,4,6 bank. 
Jan 2009

98000 mi

US $200
Washer fluid pump quit working. Replace with the new unit. 
Sep 2010

126000 mi

US $1200
Making clicking noise under center dash. changed both air mix servo valve. Also changed transmission fluid. 
Nov 2010

128000 mi

US $890
Mid pipe has holes. Replaced mid pipe and cat. 
Dec 2010

130010 mi

US $280
Key fob quit working. Dealer was not able to fix the problem. recommend replacing ECU ($ 1200) or drive it as is. Installed aftermarket alarm with remote starter. Rough idle, no power, check engine light dumping gasoline. Changed VVIT solenoid valve for 1,3,5 cylinder bank. Runs smooth. 
May 2011

134700 mi

US $900
Both O2 sensors went out. Replaced both sensors. Both O2 sensors went out. Replaced both sensors. 
Jul 2012

144200 mi

US $400
Defective coil. Replaced #2 cylinder. Runs good. 
Jan 2013

148000 mi

US $403
Alternator bearing was going bad making loud noise. Replaced the alternator. 
Feb 2013

148800 mi

US $380
Engine caution light blinking and rough idle. Replaced last OEM coil pack. 
Apr 2013

149700 mi

US $77
Replaced idle control valve. Idle control valve closed shut not holding idle. 
Mar 2014

167000 mi

US $320
Passenger rear door lock actuator does not always operate. Tried to fix. 
May 2014

168000 mi

US $560
Passenger side rear door lock was intermittent. Ended up replacing the door lock actuator. Passenger side rear door lock was intermittent. Ended up replacing the door lock actuator. 

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2000 Lexus RX 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Lexus RX in Arizona, United States
Mar 2014 - Sep 2019
Apr 2015

44500 mi

US $115
A/C blowing warm air. Recharge A/C system 
Aug 2016

50300 mi
Replaced Battery 
Mar 2019

62000 mi

US $50
replaced rear hatch struts 

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