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2004 Lexus RX repairs by problem area
Engine (18%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (27%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (16%)
Chart based on 158 repairs.
2004 Lexus RX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 112 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Lexus RX in Florida, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 2014134400 mi | Coolant freeze plug located on engine block leaking fluid. New plate and sealant installed. | ||
| Nov 2015146000 miUS $4 | Coolant leak due to failing radiator cap. Replaced main radiator cap Exterior window trim coming loose. Left back passenger exterior window trim needed to be re-taped and glued back into position | ||
| Sep 2017159554 miUS $291 | No. 4 engine cylinder spark plug coil pack failure. Coil pack replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in South Carolina, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2017107000 mi | Rear wiper replacement (entire wiper, not just blades) | ||
2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus RX in Washington, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201671900 miUS $327 | Transmission drain plug leaking. Automatic transmission oil flush, replaced drain plug and gasket. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201075020 miC $3000 | air suspension went | ||
| Jun 201197340 miC $3700 | air suspension went. replaced and aligned. 1 suspension only for $3300!!!! | ||
| Lexus RX in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Feb 201073000 miUS $440 | Replaced wheel bearing on the rear right. | ||
| Apr 201193000 mi | Front rotors had to be turned, causing steering wheel to shake while braking. Rear brake calipers causing pads to stick to rotors, the mechanic stated the because calipers were causing the failure, the parts and work wouldn't be covered. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201560140 miC $3514 | Air suspension listing, replaced sensors front left air suspension have to be replaced both of the tail lights require replacement 550 $ each | ||
| Lexus RX in Virginia, United States Feb 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Sep 2010101000 miUS $50 | Hood strut | ||
| May 2011107000 miUS $100 | Engine cooling plate was leaking. Minor leak R&R rubber seal and coolant too. | ||
| Lexus RX in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013109700 miC $350 | Rear wheel bearings and hubs needed replacing | ||
| Lexus RX in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 2021167630 miUS $730 | Engine was overheating when idling. | ||
| Lexus RX in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Aug 201483300 miUS $1500 | replaced worn rear struts | ||
| Nov 201485700 miUS $600 | auto heating servo motor replaced | ||
| Feb 201590400 miUS $1500 | steering was stiff. they replaces a piece of steering linkage. also they replaced a leaking radiator | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 200738000 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. | ||
| Jul 201163000 mi | HVAC air tube under the driver's side dashboard detached and lodged itself behind brake pedal. Dealer reattached free of charge. | ||
| Nov 201485000 miUS $400 | Small coolant leak. Replaced gasket, drained coolant and refilled with fresh coolant. | ||
| May 201590900 miUS $360 | AC servo behind the dashboard was making noise. Dealer determined that it needed replacement. A/C was unaffected, but noise was annoying and constant. | ||
| Jun 2017101000 miUS $560 | Fan blower was making a whistling sound when on. Became more prominent with higher fan speeds. Unit was found defective and replaced. Dashboard surface was sticky/tacky from sun exposure. Replacement covered by special campaign. 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. | ||
| Lexus RX in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 201270000 mi | Extreme fogging/condensation on EXTERIOR windows to the extent vehicle could not be driven. Wipers, defogger, nothing cleared the windows. Vehicle is garaged and this occurred in the early AM. Apparently this is common on Toyota vehicles. | ||
| Dec 201275000 miUS $200 | Repair/rebuild frozen right rear brake caliper | ||
| Apr 201490500 miUS $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??? | ||
| Lexus RX in Latvia Apr 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 2017161200 mi€300 | Basically front shock absorbers, two stabilizers and that's all. I would not count this as a repair but maintenance as these parts need to be changed from time to time. However my suggestion is never ever bay a Land Rover any type compare to that car Lexus is brilliant in the way to not spend the money on it. | ||
2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Lexus RX in Florida, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 201078000 miUS $1400 | Had Powertrain Control Computer replaced, wouldnt shift into 4th gear. | ||
| Nov 2014154000 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. | ||
| Jul 2015167800 miUS $25 | Had to replace the Heater blend door servo-motor. | ||
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Dec 201579000 miUS $1400 | CV joints replaced. | ||
| Aug 201682400 miUS $2600 | Steering pump was leaking. Water pump was leaking | ||
| Mar 201894000 miUS $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. | ||
| Lexus RX in Florida, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201894000 mi | The dash was cracked, a manufacturer flaw and recall that took them 3 years to schedule us in. Not happy. | ||
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States - Aug 2007 | |||
| Mar 200732000 mi | Air conditioning compressor | ||
| Jul 200735800 mi | Air conditioning compressor | ||
| Aug 200736200 mi | Air conditioning compressor | ||
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States May 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2016122200 miUS $250 | replaced sway bar links | ||
| Lexus RX in Alabama, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 201598000 miUS $140 | Front & rear alignment. These vehicles were not designed for rear wheel alignment. Took vehicle to my tire & alignment shop and they modified strut towers to allow alignment. All ended well and all 4 wheels are now aligned. | ||
| Sep 2016111000 miUS $827 | Replaced front struts. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States May 2013 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Sep 2015144000 miUS $1200 | 4 struts. worn due to age and mileage. Third set the car has had. Not leaking, but ride quality is top notch again. | ||
| Feb 2016145700 miUS $110 | Door lock actuator. Repair not successful. Door lock operation. | ||
| Lexus RX in South Carolina, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201378100 miUS $200 | replaced left fron CV axel. Don't remember cost. | ||
| Dec 201491000 miUS $543 | Replace left front cv axel. 2nd time. | ||
| Jun 2016102000 mi | Replaced cracked dashboard. | ||
| Sep 2017110000 miUS $500 | Upper engine torque rod torn bushing replaced. $148.85 Replaced coolant expansion tank w/ fan shroud. $290.21 | ||
| Lexus RX in West Virginia, United States Sep 2008 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jan 200888000 miUS $200 | Replaced dashboarde module (Dealer quoted $2100) | ||
| Mar 2009105000 mi | Rattle in right front. Steering and suspension OK. Seems to be stabilizer bar. No danger. | ||
| Jul 2009108000 miUS $35 | Rattle, then clunking in front end. Mech discovered a missing bolt from lower control arm on right side. Put a temp bolt in while new part was ordered. Replaced lower control arm bolt that had been a temp fix, with a bolt from lexus. | ||
| Mar 2010120000 miUS $106 | Two minor problems. a. Can't engage cruise control at speeds over 50mph.. Prob went away that day. No prob no fix. b. Self leveling lights, one position only. Needs $600 sensor. Who needs self leveling lights anyway? | ||
| Nov 2010127700 mi | check engine icon + VSC lit up. Dealer said needed oxygen sensor. Not in stock Car OK to drive. Sent it to me ($200). I installed OK for a day then came on again. Not finished working this problem. | ||
| Feb 2011130000 miUS $200 | engine and vsc icons lit. Even after changing the oxygen sensor they come on and then don't for a few days. Car seems to operate normally. I'll just drive it until a symptom appears. | ||
| Aug 2011138300 miUS $325 | Check engine lights on. Car seemed to run normally. Took it to dealer and it was repaired. | ||
2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Lexus RX in Maryland, United States Nov 2008 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Dec 2011115000 miUS $400 | Water leak may be due to clogged drains on sunroof? | ||
| Dec 2012126000 miUS $700 | Bad Computer Sensor and Bad Choke | ||
| Jul 2014143800 miUS $350 | Oxygen Sensor | ||
| Lexus RX in Maryland, United States Sep 2008 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Nov 200846000 miUS $1200 | Replaced front struts. | ||
| Feb 200946000 miUS $80 | Fixed power steering leak by flushing system. I might still need to have the Power steering pump replaced since it's still making a little noise. | ||
| Dec 200949000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 201152000 mi | Replace retaining clips for floor mats | ||
| Lexus RX in Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Oct 200953000 miUS $400 | Oil pan gasket leak | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Oct 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201044020 mi | Radiator had a leak. They ran the vin number and told me they will cover the repair. Replaced radiator, hose and coolant. | ||
| Jul 201387300 mi | Bearing making noise replaced both sides rear wheel hub bearing.Mechanic suggested to replace rear brake rotors too. | ||
| Sep 2014103540 miC $77 | the rear brakes are seized, pulled out the brakes and caliper and grease them | ||
| Nov 2014105400 miC $200 | transmission oil cooler leaking. replaced with a used oil cooler. | ||
| Nov 2015117800 miC $300 | the rear driver side brakes is eating the pads while the passenger side still looks brand new,the mechanic lubed the brake caliper and cleaned it, suggested not to replace it. | ||
| Jul 2016128120 miC $500 | muffler got a hole and melted the evaporator canister and check engine lit and vsc. replaced muffler with a used and evap canister used one | ||
| Sep 2017136400 miC $200 | replaced 1 coil pack after diagnosis | ||
| May 2018150660 miC $300 | Replaced power steering pump and belt. The steering wheel is hard to turn Replaced rack and pinion with a remanufactured one and alignment | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Feb 2004 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 20045030 mi | LOF | ||
| Feb 20059472 miC $233 | LOF - major service interval. | ||
| Jun 200513324 mi | Replaced braqke booster assembly. Replaced front rotors. | ||
| Jul 200514520 miC $162 | LOF. Replace a/c filter. | ||
| Oct 200519005 mi | CD wouldn't play or eject discs - error in player. Exchanged unit. | ||
| Jan 200621492 miC $510 | LOF - major service interval. Relace air filter. Replace front differential fluid. Replace rear differential fluid. Replace transfer case fluid. | ||
| Apr 200623039 miC $83 | LOF Replaced defective battery. | ||
| Dec 200631606 miC $446 | Clean out a/c drain due to water dripping from vents on hot days. Fixed poorly insulated "A" pillar on passenger side. LOF - major service interval. Replace a/c filter. Replaced tonneau cover due to poor wear. | ||
| Mar 200732972 mi | Replaced right headlight due to condensation. | ||
| Jun 200732972 miC $82 | LOF. | ||
| Dec 200739425 miC $900 | 4 wheel alignment. Flush and fill coolant. LOF - major service interval. Replace a/c filter. Replace differential fluid. Replace rear differential fluid. Replace transfer case fluid. Replaced Left headlight due to condensation. Replaced license plate bulb. | ||
| Apr 200841942 miC $107 | Clean a/c blower box due to smell when a/c is on. LOF. Replace leaking tire valve. | ||
| Dec 200847932 miC $619 | LOF - major service interval. Replace a/c filter. Replace front pads. Touch up and buff scratches/chips. | ||
| Mar 200947932 miC $293 | Tire rotation and re-balance all 4 wheels. | ||
| Aug 200955624 miC $130 | 4 Wheel Alignment. LOF. Repared/refitted fuel flap. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Aug 201080600 miC $400 | Right Rear Wheel Bearing Failed | ||
| Lexus RX in Maryland, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Sep 201065000 miUS $76 | Vehicle Height Adjustment option failed. The Lexus RX 330 is at full height. Ride is very hard due to no shocks. Faulty Solenoid. Parts and labor estimate was $2400. | ||
| Jun 201285000 miUS $1500 | Inspected height adjustment solenoid problem. | ||
| Lexus RX in Washington, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017103000 miUS $2500 | Power steering pump and steering rack had developed leaks and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 2016109000 miUS $350 | Dashboard replacement by warranty | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 2014108000 miUS $300 | Broken door hinge | ||
| Lexus RX in New York, United States Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 201570000 miUS $4100 | Rusted front and rear rotors, emergency brake cable, and backing plate. All replaced. Leaking power steering hose. Replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in Missouri, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Mar 2014168000 mi | check engine light coded for weak cat converter | ||
| Lexus RX in New Jersey, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201588000 miUS $800 | struts & sway bar | ||
| Nov 201597800 miUS $458 | right front wheel bearing was replaced | ||
| Jun 2017121000 miUS $387 | Front & rear disks cut with pads | ||
| Lexus RX in Washington, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 2013184000 miUS $258 | Back passenger wheel bearing was shot | ||
| Lexus RX in Indiana, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Oct 2014151800 miUS $700 | Radiator sprang a small leak. Replacement was cheaper than repair. | ||
| Mar 2015160000 miUS $400 | Worn and needed to be replaced Replaced bearing at top of right strut. Strut had been replaced by previous owner without replacing bearing. Tie-rod end wear noticed as part of this replacement. | ||
| Lexus RX in Mississippi, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 201380000 miUS $300 | Alternator went bad | ||
| Lexus RX in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Jan 2015181500 miUS $250 | Right Rear wheel bearing failure Right Rear Brake caliper slider seized | ||
| Sep 2015187000 mi | Parking brake retaining pin head was touching back of lug nut studs making a click in reverse | ||
| Apr 2017212000 miUS $30 | Rear brake wear. Replaced rear brake pads | ||
| Jun 2017214000 miUS $100 | Power Steering Leak. Replaced power steering hose | ||
| Lexus RX in Minnesota, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 201168000 miUS $800 | radiator leak and replacement - also PS flush, cabin filter replace and transmission flush | ||
| Lexus RX in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 201596000 miUS $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. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Sep 201478740 miC $400 | replace hub/bearing at rear | ||
| Sep 201584940 miC $120 | Power steering fluid return line was leaking at the joint. | ||
| Feb 201689280 miC $160 | Replaced front right wheel bearing and clip. | ||
| Apr 2017137640 miC $280 | One rear linkage at rear was already wearing out. Replaced both sides. | ||
| Lexus RX in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2011 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Jan 2013109960 miC $800 | Dual air wasn't working. Replaced subvalve assembly, which highlighted a problem with the main valve, which then needed to be replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in New Jersey, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013158000 miUS $2700 | Timing belt replacement Aluminum radiator leak, needed replacement | ||
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