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Lexus RX repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 1092 repairs.
Lexus RX other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 74 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
| 12400 mi | Tire failure and replacement with new. |
2015 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 25000 mi | Windshield replacement, dealer accidentally broke it |
| 21000 mi | 20000 mile maintenance |
| 15496 mi | On return trip home and on highway trip following week, the wind noise still exists |
2015 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 73667 mi US $294 |
Hatch would not stay up. Replaced rear hatch struts. |
| 74961 mi US $118 |
Driver's side windshield washer aimed too low. Replaced nozzle. |
| 37000 mi | Drivers seat made a clunking sound when going over dips, braking and accelerating. Dealer replace part of the seat mounting track under warranty |
| 34000 mi | Tire valve stem popped up suddenly making it impossible to inflate tire. |
2014 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 11000 mi US $150 |
Wheel stud on front drivers side broke when switching out summer wheels/tires for winter wheels/tires. The nut was probably cross threaded when the summers were installed by the dealer. |
2013 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 5000 mi | Have no xm signal about 1/3 of the time so they installed new antenna and it didn't help at all. |
2013 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 76000 mi US $31 |
Replaced Front Hood Struts. |
| 63300 mi US $500 |
Rear seat bracket was lose and rattling. |
| 98000 mi US $500 |
Gas cylinders for the hood and for the rear hatch no longer help up hood and rear hatch reps. |
2012 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 80000 mi US $45 |
Rear hatch lift struts replaced |
2011 Lexus RX
Engine not specified
| 31300 mi $200 |
Replace tail gate gas struts, very expensive. rnProblem repeat, hardy sufficient spring to support heavy tailgate. Can harm auto system with undue load. rnBad design. Need much bigger has struts. |
2011 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 49000 mi US $100 |
Replaced both hood support struts. |
2011 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 49100 mi | I had the struts on the rear door replaced. They were replaced on warranty. |
| 39680 mi | both hatch struts failed, replaced by warranty |
| 40780 mi | Rear Hatch not opening fully. |
2011 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 45880 mi | Support struts for hood were both replaced as the originals could not hold the hood up. |
2010 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81840 mi C $115 |
Heat shield around muffler came loose. Dealership made adjustments to original part allowing for reattachment. |
| 27000 mi | The air valve on the rear right passenger side must of come loose. Air was escaping and the tire pressure light stayed on after I put in air. Dealer found the loose valve. Tightened it, washed the car and sent me on my way. |
2010 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 59000 mi | For two years there has been small leak ~2psi/wk. Dealer could not find it in 3 visits. My mechanic found corrosion within wheel rim which he cleaned - problem resolved. |
2010 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 129580 mi | Gas lifts for rear hatch was replaced. The hatch did not stay up on cold mornings. |
| 66100 mi | Shocks on hatchback replaced. |
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 201800 mi US $230 |
Replace both front inner fenders and the middle and rear engine undercarriage covers. |
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 82000 mi US $91 |
Both rear hatch struts failing to keep hatch lifted. Note dealer wanted $545 for replacement!!! |
| 45000 mi | Rear view mirror loose |
| 50000 mi | Roof bars broke |
| 53300 mi | Replaced roof bars |
| 42000 mi | Right front tire has a very slow leak. They couldn't find a leak. They broke the tire down, cleaned everything and resealed it. So far it's not leaking. |
| 158000 mi US $1500 |
Back hatch door opener replacement Passenger mirror replacement |
| 150000 mi US $490 |
steering wheel had chatter, turned out to be both front wheels a bit bent, they moved to back and seems to resolve for now. |
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 49000 mi US $1750 |
Water in headlight assembly of driver's side requiring replacement of lens and seals as well as HID bulb |
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 74000 mi US $45 |
Passenger side mirror cracked due to temperature swing and auto dimming liquid no longer worked. Replaced with mirror purchased online. Truck latch rubber cover was severely degraded. Purchased replacement online and replaced. |
| 27000 mi US $30 |
Broken wheel stud during tire replacement. |
2007 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125000 mi US $1000 |
Door lock not working Replaced door lock actuator, $500 total to mechanic |
2007 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 50000 mi US $60 |
Rear hatch gas struts deteriorated to the point where they would not support the open weight of the rear hatch. Replaced struts myself. |
2007 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 75000 mi US $90 |
Window loose at regulator and needed reglue |
| 56000 mi US $40 |
Roof rack lock fails to latch. Rear seat headrest latch fails to lock. |
| 90000 mi | The vents blew out white powder dust whenever the heater is turned on. |
| 27741 mi | Fix rear hatch rattle. Add bumpers on rear hatch for cargo cover retracting contacts. Fixed per service bulletin. |
| 12000 mi | Tire Pressure Warning Light alert....air pressure adjusted....no flat.... |
2007 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 37000 mi | Headlight out of alignment - fixed |
| 43500 mi | Plastic cover on rear hatch switch melted. Dealer insists that entire switch needs to be replaced - $223. Car out of warranty but the web indicates that some dealers have fixed this n/c. Will temporarily tape over switch and use remote. |
| 44000 mi | Dealer decided to replace the plastic cover (that had melted) on the rear door latch without charge after seeing web pages that indicated that other dealers had done so. This was a beyond warranty repair and was appreciated. |
2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 63000 mi | Heater still not functioning properly |
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. |
| 32000 mi US $75 |
This visit incorporated all previous complaints and malfunctions. As before Lexus standard reply is "working as deigned". Clearly CYA reply. |
2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 138500 mi US $58 |
Lift supports on rear hatch corroded |
2005 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 210000 mi US $600 |
Replaced tires |
| 116500 mi US $65 |
Hole in tire driving down the road |
2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 107000 mi | Rear wiper replacement (entire wiper, not just blades) |
2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 38000 mi | front windshield showed distortion mid-way up the glass, directly in the line of sight of tall drivers. Dealer replaced glass even though car was out of warranty. |
| 101000 mi US $560 |
Key shell was cracked and falling apart from age. Dealer cut a new master key and transferred the internal electronics from the old key into the new shell with integrated key. |
| 101000 mi US $50 |
Hood strut |
2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 145700 mi US $110 |
Door lock operation. |
| 74200 mi US $485 |
The door lock is bad and does not open when locked on the driver door -you have to physically unlock the door or hit the unlock button (which unlocks all doors) to get out of the car rather than just open the door. |
| 154000 mi | The driver's side mirror was loose, and had to be replaced. Problem was broken plastic boss on mirror base. Same issue with passenger side mirror about 2 years ago. |
2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 5030 mi | LOF |
| 9472 mi C $233 |
LOF - major service interval. |
| 14520 mi C $162 |
LOF. |
| 21492 mi C $510 |
LOF - major service interval. Relace air filter. |
| 23039 mi C $83 |
LOF |
| 31606 mi C $446 |
LOF - major service interval. |
| C $82 | LOF. |
| 39425 mi C $900 |
LOF - major service interval. |
| 41942 mi C $107 |
LOF. Replace leaking tire valve. |
| 47932 mi C $619 |
LOF - major service interval. Touch up and buff scratches/chips. |
| 47932 mi C $293 |
Tire rotation and re-balance all 4 wheels. |
| 55624 mi C $130 |
4 Wheel Alignment. LOF. |
| 108000 mi US $300 |
Broken door hinge |
| 80600 mi C $400 |
Right Rear Wheel Bearing Failed |
2002 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 203337 mi US $766 |
Antenna stopped retracting. Repaired motor (cleaned out broken mast debris) and replaced mast. |
2002 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 93000 mi US $50 |
Hatch struts |
2000 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 98000 mi US $200 |
Washer fluid pump quit working. Replace with the new unit. |
2000 Lexus RX 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 62000 mi US $50 |
replaced rear hatch struts |
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