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Expensive Lexus RX repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (30%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 165 repairs.
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Lexus RX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (30%)

$1000 - $2499 (70%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 115 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

33000 mi

US $1000
Brake booster 

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2016 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

225000 mi

US $1200
Water Pump Replacement with belt and thermostat 

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2014 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

58000 mi

US $1400
brakes and rotors all around 

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2013 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

38440 mi

﷼1000
Suspension started to leak oil 

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2013 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

49459 mi

US $225
Right rear shock absorber was leaking, replaced. 
79000 mi

US $7771
Replace both Knock Sensors. Both Head Gaskets were leaking coolant and were replaced. 
82000 mi

US $170
Replaced Left Rear Schock Absorber. 
84000 mi

US $180
Repair Heat Shield for Rear Catalytic Converter. 
70000 mi

US $1100
needed new brakes 

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2011 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

40500 mi

US $1500
Known issue with steering column rattle. 

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2011 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

130000 mi

US $3300
Motor mounts replaced 

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2010 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

85000 mi

US $1150
Radiator and hoses replaced 

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2010 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

100000 mi

US $180
Leaking hose 
103000 mi

US $1490
Leak in the AC evaporator. AC evaporator was removed and replaced. 
114350 mi

US $150
Wear of brake pads and disk warp. Replace front disc and pads 
37500 mi

C $1500
Defective front bumper replaced. Dealer would not recognize that the problem resulted from a poor initial build. Broken clips, literally hanging by a thread. On forums several early 2010s with the same issue. Body shop agreed poor design, no collision. 
39680 mi

C $1200
Heat shield wore down around the bolts and was rattling 
51730 mi

C $1255
Rear shock leaking Noisy brakes rear pad seized. Audio system going crazy changing stations, looking for CD's, changing bands. Unusable. This has been an ongoing problem. Asked dealer to update all software including NAV. 
56941 mi

C $2689
Noisy brakes. Cylinder seized open caused friction and noise. 
77500 mi

C $1815
exhaust shield replacement, C$394.95 front and rear sway bar bushing repairs, C$1420.16 
47100 mi

US $800
Replaced leaking rear shock 
79000 mi

US $1000
bad O2 sensors 
80700 mi

US $4000
Failed head gasket 
123000 mi

US $850
And struts Oil leak into engine exhaust (pinhole in tubing per dealer) car transferred to Lexus as repair done under extended warranty 

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2010 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

117180 mi

R 4000
Replaced rear shock absorbers. 
119040 mi

R 5000
Replaced front MacPherson struts. 
91760 mi

C $500
Replace front sway bar bushings. 
110360 mi

C $400
replace leaking oil line banjo gasket 
136400 mi

C $2000
Replace rear shocks, front struts 

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2009 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

67300 mi

US $3000
water pump seals leaking. Had to pull engine and replace pump 
72000 mi

US $1200
rack & pinion leaking starter failing 
76000 mi

US $1700
replaced struts 
48000 mi

US $1100
Leak in steering rack. Needs new or rebuilt rack. 
54000 mi

US $100
TPMS sensor replaced 
54000 mi

US $100
TMPS sensor,another one failed Torn CV boot RF, Still had not repaired the leaking power steering rack discovered last year. 

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2009 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

68820 mi

C $300
rear wheel bearing 
88660 mi

C $800
rear wheel bearing had to be replaced 
142600 mi

C $700
Water pump dead 
141980 mi

C $1000
Steering arm replaced. Symptoms were the car was pulling right and wiggled at high speed. 
94240 mi

C $4200
driveshaft bushings, rear hubs and bushings, rear calipers and pads,rotors all around 
99820 mi

C $1000
bushings, brakes,shocks 

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2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

201000 mi

US $121
AC broke down on my vacation. Took the car to Express Lube in Gadsden, AL and charge me 2 times the amount if I will do it my self just so they can give me 2 years warranty! Did the 200K service and change the Intake Manifold Gasket, SparkPlugs, Valve Cover Gasket & O-ring, PCV valve, Oil and Filter, Air + Cabin filters and front and rear break pads and rotors including drum shoes for footbrake. AFS light came on after the headlight bulbs were replace. Change the AFS sensor in the rear right wheel. Lights work fine but light still flashes. Mechanics cannot figure it out. They said is a dealer issue. Replace rear right ABS sensor 
201800 mi

US $230
Replace both front inner fenders and the middle and rear engine undercarriage covers. 
206000 mi

US $350
Engine Oil Cooler Pipe broke and cause a massive oil leak and smoke. Thankfully my wife stop right away. I called a towtruck and took the car to the mechanic who replace faulty Engine Oil Cooler Pipe. This is a lexus design flaw. 
209000 mi

US $104
Engine light came on showing error code P0015. Check it my self could not find anything and also the mechanic agree. Put a quart of oil and reset. 
210000 mi

US $155
Had to replace the HID bulbs after a few months. they were defective and after you turn them on stay on for a minute and then both will go out. 
216000 mi

US $120
Battery was not charging the system and failure was eminent. Replaced! 
221000 mi

US $721
Steering systems was leaking from the right boot. Determine that we need a new one. Replace the entire R&P system including the inner tie rods. Replace oil&filter, air filter and cabin filter. I also performed realignment. 
227000 mi

US $495
Car just die in the parking lot during lunch! Determine it was the alternator and tow the car to the mechanic. He replace the alternator and charge the battery. 
60000 mi

US $440
Found that the steering has a leaking gasket. Found that many Lexus' of similar year having a similar problem at similar mileage. Am driving the car without the repair for now, but if the steering leaks then have the repair made. recall?? 
62900 mi

US $1300
Steering linkage repair, seal, boot etc. Also water pump replaced due to leaking 
78500 mi

US $150
Battery died prematurely 
90000 mi

US $1000
Alternator died 
97000 mi

US $600
Tire flat 

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2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

136200 mi

US $1570
Replaced left rear wheel bearing. Replaced slow leaking water pump 
115000 mi

US $125
Leaking water pump. Replaced prior to full failure. Replaced thermostat 
99000 mi

US $650
Leaking water pump 
110000 mi

US $1500
Failure of emissions control system including evaporation canister and related control systems 
126000 mi

US $625
Fuel system sensor A/F ration sensor 
127000 mi

US $700
Fuel system hoses, gas cap and accessory drive tensioner 
158000 mi

US $1500
Back hatch door opener replacement Passenger mirror replacement 
190000 mi

US $1300
Replace leaking radiator 
192000 mi

US $544
New front brakes 
82000 mi

US $2780
Oil leak. Front gasket on engine. Repair included the drive belt. 
130000 mi

US $1300
Second replacement for rear wheel bearings, not covered by warranty as it had just expired 
98000 mi

US $4400
Rear calipers were extremely rusty. Replaced both rear calipers, rotors, pads. Replaced right rear wheel bearing and hub. Hub was extremely rusty. $800 Replaced both rear shocks/struts. 

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2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD

61000 mi

US $1150
Replaced leaking water pump, as well as timing belt. 
71000 mi

US $1300
Replaced both rear struts and shocks, due to one leaking 
88000 mi

US $300
Water pump leaking, replace 
119000 mi

US $800
Cracked radiator, had to be replaced 
155000 mi

US $1620
Evaporator coil had leak, remove, replace, recharge AC 
49000 mi

US $1750
Water in headlight assembly of driver's side requiring replacement of lens and seals as well as HID bulb 

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2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

96000 mi

US $150
All 4 Struts and Strut Mount Replaced Car would not start - dead battery 
121000 mi

US $850
Radiator was leaking coolant (replaced, along with both radiator hoses) Also drained and refilled the hybrid system coolant in this repair trip 
132000 mi

US $140
12V Battery died completely after 2 1/2 years 
181000 mi

US $2500
Inverter hydraulic brake actuator 

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2007 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

105000 mi

US $460
Alternator @ 105k 
125000 mi

US $1000
ABS light coming on after braking sometimes. Replaced stop light switch. Door lock not working Replaced door lock actuator, $500 total to mechanic Engine missing, could tell every several miles. Replaced ignition coil. 
127000 mi

US $250
TPMS sensors, replaced all 
83000 mi

US $1800
Air Conditioner Compressor Bad Low Tire Pressure Warning Light On, Dealer wanted to run full computer diagnostics to fix. 

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2007 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

97300 mi

US $1030
oil leak form high end banjo oil seals through oil on serpentine belt and alternator causing alternator to fail replaced alternator, due to oil leak previously noted 
99000 mi

US $740
replaced water pump 
130000 mi

US $500
drum, rotor, pads 
150000 mi

US $1550
oil pan leak 
91826 mi

US $2693
Flushed brake lines Replace the AC Compressor 
95977 mi

US $1954
replace the water pump and high pressure water hose 
96844 mi

US $484
I supplied rear brake pads and rotors and the shop installed them. Replaced oil pan gasket because of a leak. They also recommended another $12,500 worth of work which I refused. My last trip to a dealer for repairs. Took to my mechanic and he indicated that nothing else except needed attention at this time. Scam city....take a car in for normal maintenance and they always find more problems. No more dealers for me 
105000 mi

US $400
I was looking for the cause of the vibration after the spark plugs were changed and found a large tear in the right side steering boot. I brought the car back and had the boot and the inner and outer end changed. 
113000 mi

US $260
Engine upper right torque mount arm TPMS warning light on. Replace right rear TPMS sensor 
134600 mi

US $278
Front and Rear Brake Rotors and Pads. 
141179 mi

US $2410
Intermittent charging, battery dead car towed to shop. Was already scheduled to do water pump, thermostat, idler pulleys and belt. Needed new alternator, they removed a water hose per my instruction to gain easy access to replace the alternator and broke the hose fitting off the radiator. The radiator was replaced also. 
49000 mi

US $300
water gets into the front light assembly. fogs up the light. just out of warranty. was replaced once by Lexus in warranty. Has to pay 300 labor and Lexus paid for the part 
60100 mi

US $2000
leaks on tie rod, expensive repairs 

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2007 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

63860 mi

C $1250
Water pump developed severe leak and was replaced 
66309 mi

C $414
Safety inspection performed - rear brake pads replaced in order to pass inspection 
81000 mi

US $3000
Fuel pump Power steering pump, power steering rack 
87000 mi

US $1000
Two oxygen sensors were failing and replaced 
106000 mi

US $1300
Brake rotors and pads Parking brake sensor 
108500 mi

US $450
Parking brake stopped working and brake cable needed to be replaced. 
96000 mi

US $1700
AC Comperessor/Condensor all new struts, they were leaking. AND front wheel bearing. 
135000 mi

US $1100
Bad Rotor and bad caliper front right Bad front bank sensor 
132000 mi

US $355
Replaced noisy idler pully 
150000 mi

US $1420
TPS sensors in two tires needed replacement. $740 Right front claliper seized on pin, required replacement of entire bracket and new pads $780, same problem on same brake less than two years ago 
1715000 mi

US $650
Replaced plugs first time 
172000 mi

US $190
Freon 
177000 mi

US $160
Freon and o ring 
190000 mi

US $190
Evaporator has leak and needs replacing. $1,800 estimate to repair. Decided to recharge AC only 
98000 mi

US $1000
Radio and CD player stopped working. Needed to be replaced. 
95000 mi

US $1400
Bearing went out in wheel, replaced bearing and needed to replace brakes and pad. Bearing not covered by insurance because Lexus bearings are not in housing. 
97000 mi

US $1300
Car was slightly pulling to left. Firestone couldn't align left rear camber into specs. Dealer replaced both rear strut assemblies. This problem may have cause bearing to go out that was previously replaced. 
98000 mi

US $1350
OIL PAN LEAKING; (LEXUS DEALER DIAGNOSED ACCESSORY CASE LEAD $3200 REPAIR--NOT TRUE) POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED  
95000 mi

US $5000
reseal timing chain cover 

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2007 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD

82000 mi

US $1100
Thermostat and coolant sensor replaced 

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2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

70300 mi

US $1600
Air conditioning suddenly stopped cooling. Was blowing warm, outside air. Leak is underneath dashboard, requiring entire dashboard removal and reassembly. Cost mainly labor. Awaiting recall dashboard replacement from Lexus in July. 
72300 mi

US $2900
Dashboard replacement program - well known national warranty issue of cracked, melting, sticky, shiny dashboards determined faulty after five years of complaints. Waited two years for replacement part to come in. Got the call in June 2017 that mine was in and they would replace for free. A/C wasn't cooling for a year. Determined evaporator coil was broken, which required complete removal and replacement of dashboard - many hours of labor. Had no choice but to wait until dashboard replacement program got the necessary part in. Waited two years and got the dashboard part in, so did the a/c work in conjunction with that. 

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2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

94000 mi

US $1200
During shop visit for 90K mile service part of service includes a test drive, on test drive technician noted a slight noise, put vehicle on lift and determined that both rear wheel bearings needed replacing. 

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2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

126200 mi

US $2000
Oil leak 

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2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

62200 mi

US $1500
The heater isn't working properly - won't start heating until it's turned up to about 80. 

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2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD

15000 mi

US $480
Brakes lunge when applied. Loud bang(ing) due to solenoid when depressing and release of brakes at a stop.  Bluetooth is frustrating, poor design & quality. Does not function for intended purpose,downloading phone book is nightmare. Changing a persons phone number is impossible select EDIT entry = 2 choices, DELETE Entry YES or NO. change update Not Avail. Navigation: poor design, difficult, voice commands DO NOT WORK [English is my 1st lang.] poor interface,streets & street names stairstep [broken lines], 400x270 res. so poor a Garmin [fact] has better screen! can't see screen in many daylight conditions.  
38000 mi

US $1500
ignition switch  HID headlight 
41300 mi

US $120
headlight HD bulb replaced. Oil and Filter change. All fluids and lubrication, as per 50k maintenance. 
46000 mi

US $642
crack/fissure in radiator housing. leaking coolant. Lexus wanted $1200 to replace radiator. Had it done for 50% less and replaced all hoses and clamps, and a new (starter) battery to replace the second Lexus battery which failed again. 
55000 mi

US $108
replaced headlight bulb (second replacement) Last replacement was 2013 
55800 mi

US $120
Unable to get a smog certificate to register auto for 2018 because the Data Link Connector was inoperable. Ultimately the fuse needed to be replaced at a cost of $120. 
58000 mi

US $178
The driver side headlight went out again. Possibly a defective D2S was installed the last time it was replaced. Replaced with Osram this time to be sure of the quality. 
55000 mi

US $280
The headlight bulbs have been prone to failure/burn-out. This time the driver side was replaced. 

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2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

83000 mi

US $2000
Radiator and water pump had to be replaced 
121000 mi

US $800
Front shocks were leaking significantly, right one failed. Replaced both. 
152000 mi

US $1200
Radiator and associated 
102000 mi

US $404
one low-beam special bulb over $200. tried to install by myself, but bought wrong bulb and could not access the inside of the headlight assembly. Gave up and paid the money to Lexus. battery failed. Tried recharging, but old battery would not hold. Went to Lexus at same time as headlight problem. Fixed both, plus state inspection. 
106000 mi

US $2200
Timing belt change + water pump. Mechanic also found leaking radiator - complete change out. Also front brake pads replaced. Replaced spark plugs. 
125000 mi

US $500
Small fan rt side near radiator. Bearings and shaft failure got worse over months of loud noises when A/C was running. I thought it was compressor problem, but this new fan ordered from Lexus solved the problem, so I was wrong. 
140800 mi

US $1200
Evaporator leakage required removal of dash and lots more. a/c would not hold freon, and no trace of dye under hood. Had to be evap core. 
132680 mi

C $2000
leaking radiator 
145160 mi

C $1200
Rear window wiper failed Adaptive front lighting system failure 
129000 mi

US $1000
Evaporative system failed. Charcoal canister replaced. Idle control error. Intake cleaned and deposits removed from throttle. 
140000 mi

US $157
Defective rear wheel bearing. Replaced hub/bearing assembly. 

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2005 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

189000 mi

US $1500
Dealer diagnosed issue with the tie-rod ends, repair shop confirmed and did the work 

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2005 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

30380 mi

$800
Radiator was leaking. Knowing issue on RX330. Replaced with new radiator. 
35340 mi

$150
Replace rear shocks 
38740 mi

$300
Very hard to turn left. OK on the right. 
42460 mi

$3000
Left Head were replaced 
158000 mi

US $1800
condenser replaced steering rack replaced 
210000 mi

US $800
worn out cat converter 
97000 mi

US $200
Hard shifting during acceleration or deceleration, changing the fluid immediately improved this. 
107000 mi

US $2000
radiator leaks 
110000 mi

US $180
Warning light after routine service; oxygen sensor replaced 

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2005 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

176000 mi

US $200
Headlamp was going out after being on for awhile. Replaced both bulbs. 
187500 mi

US $3256
Replace front and rear struts 
210000 mi

US $600
Replaced tires 
69600 mi

C $1995
hand brake repair. i was told that this is all lexus rx (2-nd generation) problem. rust eats metal somewhere and it ends in blocking the whole system 
214000 mi

US $2000
"Steerable" headlight assembly went bad (low beam didn't work and new bulb didn't fix). Had to replace whole assembly at cost of $1400 
109900 mi

US $350
Replace front passenger wheel bearing 
156000 mi

US $2200
Right rear wheel bearing replaced due to hum from rear end. Steering rack had serious leaks requiring replacement. 
143000 mi

US $1000
The rubber boot on the passenger side of the steering rack had ripped open. I saw no leakage but from what i was told at the repair shop the whole rack had to be replaced. I ordered a remanufactured part and had a local guy put it in. 
100000 mi

US $300
Vacuum leak - old tube needed replacing 
141600 mi

US $1000
Radiator cracked and was leaking fluid 
158000 mi

US $125
Bank1 Sensor2 O2 sensor replaced 
135400 mi

US $135
exterior side rear window molding came off, near c bar 
153000 mi

US $780
replace radiator 
162000 mi

US $1450
passenger front strut broke, replaced all four struts 

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2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

60140 mi

C $3514
Air suspension listing, replaced sensors front left air suspension have to be replaced both of the tail lights require replacement 550 $ each 
75020 mi

C $3000
air suspension went 
97340 mi

C $3700
air suspension went. replaced and aligned. 1 suspension only for $3300!!!! 
75000 mi

US $200
Repair/rebuild frozen right rear brake caliper 
90500 mi

US $1500
Told lower control arm bushings were cracking. A $1500 repair that when questioned service advisor backed off necessity to do at this time. $1500.00??? 
83300 mi

US $1500
replaced worn rear struts 
85700 mi

US $600
auto heating servo motor replaced 
90400 mi

US $1500
steering was stiff. they replaces a piece of steering linkage.  also they replaced a leaking radiator 

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2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

78000 mi

US $1400
Had Powertrain Control Computer replaced, wouldnt shift into 4th gear. 
144000 mi

US $1200
4 struts. worn due to age and mileage. Third set the car has had. Not leaking, but ride quality is top notch again. 
145700 mi

US $110
Door lock actuator. Repair not successful. Door lock operation. 
79000 mi

US $1400
CV joints replaced. 
82400 mi

US $2600
Steering pump was leaking. Water pump was leaking 
94000 mi

US $2500
Leaking Oil Pan. Replaced Oil Pan Gasket Leak at Intake Manifold. Replaced Valve Cover Gasket. Rear creaking. Replaced bushings and rear trailing arms. Leaking hose into steering pump. New power steering hose installed. Still leaking. Took the car back to the shop and they cleaned the underside of the car and thought the continued drip was just more oil and power steering fluid that was caught in the frame. But still leaking power steering fluid on the garage floor and I haven't had time to get it back over to the shop again. 

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2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

85000 mi

US $1500
Inspected height adjustment solenoid problem. 
103000 mi

US $2500
Power steering pump and steering rack had developed leaks and needed to be replaced. 
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. 
96000 mi

US $2500
Rust on the vehicle caused a failure of brake system, ABS, TPMS and traction control. Dealer was able to repair basic brakes (at significant expense), but full repair cost would have exceeded value of vehicle. ABS, TPMS and traction control not repaired. 
46000 mi

US $1200
Replaced front struts. 
49000 mi

US $500
Power Steering pump was replaced due to noise when the car was cold Leaking of coolant. Cover was replaced and sealed Power Steering pump was replaced due to noise when the car was cold, cost also includes power steering flush. 
158000 mi

US $2700
Timing belt replacement Aluminum radiator leak, needed replacement 
70000 mi

US $4100
Rusted front and rear rotors, emergency brake cable, and backing plate. All replaced. Leaking power steering hose. Replaced. 

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2002 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

203337 mi

US $766
AC serviced with freon Antenna stopped retracting. Repaired motor (cleaned out broken mast debris) and replaced mast. Battery died even though it was only a few months old. Car wouldn't start with new battery. Took to shop and had alternator replaced. 
210000 mi

US $1200
Car was leaking small amounts of fluid; Check engine light came on, took to shop. Replaced valve cover and upper intake gaskets, water pump and timing belt. Also replaced cam seals and front crank seals. 
210500 mi

US $4150
Transmission was slipping in reverse,and had developed a high pitched sound when accelerating in drive. (Noise started after I had accidentally placed the car in Low gear and drove highway speed for about a minute before switching to drive) 
118000 mi

US $3000
Rebuilt the tranny 
163000 mi

US $2700
Transmission rebuild for the 2nd time.  
97100 mi

US $2037
R & R Nav unit due to DVD failure. No warranty, nothing scheduled or PM. 
102000 mi

US $500
Oil leak, change gasket 
107000 mi

US $607
Replaced electric door lock actuator Replaced air-fuel sensor 

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2002 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

105000 mi

US $1800
o2 sensor, mass airflow sensor mid exhaust pipe 

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2001 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

100000 mi

US $2500
steering CV joint 

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2001 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

173000 mi

US $1900
Motor mounts worn, harsh vibration at idle when warm - motor mounts replaced.  Idle control motor failing, contributing to rough idle, replaced. 
196500 mi

US $2000
Bank 2 upstream O2 sensor failure 
120000 mi

US $2100
needed front right axle, and front brakes 
128000 mi

US $1500
Transmission completely failed, replaced with new lexus transmission, 3000+1500 install and tax. Possibly caused by faulty air fuel valve that often caused the transmission to not shift. we also had to change out the air fuel valve (the one inconveniently located *under* the engine). Part was not much, only $180, labor and tax was 1020 :-( Had put this off for a year. 
163300 mi

US $112
Sunroof drain was plugged and water leaked into interior. It took months to diagnose 
171000 mi

US $1500
timing belt, water pump, and valve cover gaskets 
183300 mi

US $1900
Knock Sensors Valve Gasket 

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2000 Lexus RX

Engine not specified

95000 mi

US $1400
replaced all ignition coils 

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2000 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

136400 mi

C $3350
THE CAR FAILED TO SHIFT FROM 2 TO 3 GEAR 

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2000 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

124620 mi

C $626
Replaced faulty right front ABS sensor. 
126880 mi

C $650
Replaced rear axle ABS cog/ring 
135160 mi

C $1100
replacement of timing belt, replace spark plugs and replace bearing tensioner. 
76400 mi

US $850
Felt vibration on highway. Replaced shocks (4 corners) vibration during braking on highway. Replaced rotors and pads (4 corners) 
95000 mi

US $280
Enigne check light. Rough idle. Dumping fuel, no pwoer. Changed the VVIT Solenoid valve for cylinder 2,4,6 bank. 
98000 mi

US $200
Washer fluid pump quit working. Replace with the new unit. 
126000 mi

US $1200
Making clicking noise under center dash. changed both air mix servo valve. Also changed transmission fluid. 
128000 mi

US $890
Mid pipe has holes. Replaced mid pipe and cat. 
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. 
134700 mi

US $900
Both O2 sensors went out. Replaced both sensors. Both O2 sensors went out. Replaced both sensors. 
144200 mi

US $400
Defective coil. Replaced #2 cylinder. Runs good. 
148000 mi

US $403
Alternator bearing was going bad making loud noise. Replaced the alternator. 
148800 mi

US $380
Engine caution light blinking and rough idle. Replaced last OEM coil pack. 
167000 mi

US $320
Passenger rear door lock actuator does not always operate. Tried to fix. 
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. 
252000 mi

US $980
Replaced entire driveshaft Replaced front driver side ABS sensor, rotor, and pads Replaced driveshaft 
252500 mi

US $450
Replaced broken caliper and rotor Replaced broken caliper and rotor 

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1999 Lexus RX

Engine not specified

US $4000 transmission went out...a known problem for these models... 

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