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2005 Lexus RX repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 57 repairs.
2005 Lexus RX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (17%)
Chart based on 52 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Lexus RX
Engine not specified
| Lexus RX in North Carolina, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Dec 201181000 miUS $95 | The front head lights had become foggy. I requested replacement and It took 3 days to get an answer from lexus. They polished out the lights to be clear at no charge | ||
2005 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Lexus RX in California, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017189000 miUS $1500 | Dealer diagnosed issue with the tie-rod ends, repair shop confirmed and did the work | ||
| Lexus RX in Minnesota, United States May 2017 - May 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017165000 miUS $640 | front and rear pads and rotors full synthetic oil change | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Dec 2020 - Nov 2022 | |||
| Oct 2021146000 miUS $800 | It needed a brake job | ||
2005 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2017US $260 | Purchased after trade-in to local dealer since it was dealer maintained and all maintenance done. On 1st trip, check engine light came on temporarily and high beams went out. Dealer replaced bulbs and diagnosed code - catalytic converter. Bought car as-is, but when catalytic converter went out, dealer agreed to pay $500 of repair elsewhere since it was much cheaper than dealer. The mechanic said it's likely due to it being driven in town, short distances without good warmups. | ||
| Jun 2017132000 mi | Lexus had recalled several models over several years for cracks in the dash. | ||
| Oct 2018153881 miUS $589 | Alternator failed and belt was cracking Alternator failed and belt was cracking | ||
| Jan 2019157035 miUS $113 | Replaced front and rear brake pads and rotors | ||
| Nov 2019169216 miUS $185 | Both belts were replaced | ||
| Nov 2020174044 miUS $380 | Replaced plugs, ignition coils and intake plenum gasket PCV valve replaced | ||
| Mar 2021174629 miUS $891 | Alternator replaced due to failure of Toyota remanufactured alternator that was out of warranty. Electric cooling fan assembly replaced due to bearing noise | ||
| Lexus RX in Illinois, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 201698300 miUS $150 | Battery died. | ||
| Mar 2017101000 miUS $450 | Belts | ||
2005 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Lexus RX in California, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201497000 miUS $200 | Hard shifting during acceleration or deceleration, changing the fluid immediately improved this. | ||
| Apr 2016107000 miUS $2000 | radiator leaks | ||
| Dec 2016110000 miUS $180 | Warning light after routine service; oxygen sensor replaced | ||
| Lexus RX in Komi Rep., Russia Sep 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jun 201130380 mi$800 | Radiator was leaking. Knowing issue on RX330. Replaced with new radiator. | ||
| Mar 201235340 mi$150 | Replace rear shocks | ||
| Oct 201238740 mi$300 | Very hard to turn left. OK on the right. | ||
| Apr 201342460 mi$3000 | Left Head were replaced | ||
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2015 | |||
| May 2012158000 miUS $1800 | condenser replaced steering rack replaced | ||
| Dec 2014210000 miUS $800 | worn out cat converter | ||
2005 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Lexus RX in Colorado, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Aug 2014131000 miUS $565 | Replaced radiator | ||
| Lexus RX in Ohio, United States Apr 2017 - Aug 2018 | |||
| May 2018198000 miUS $500 | Faulty Radiator, known defect | ||
| Lexus RX in New York, United States Oct 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 2015100000 miUS $300 | Vacuum leak - old tube needed replacing | ||
| Aug 2016141600 miUS $1000 | Radiator cracked and was leaking fluid | ||
| Jan 2017132700 miUS $65 | Hole in tire driving down the road | ||
| Jun 2017158000 miUS $125 | Bank1 Sensor2 O2 sensor replaced | ||
| Lexus RX in New Jersey, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2015176000 miUS $200 | Headlamp was going out after being on for awhile. Replaced both bulbs. | ||
| Oct 2015187500 miUS $3256 | Replace front and rear struts | ||
| Feb 2017210000 miUS $600 | Replaced cracked dash under extended warranty program Replaced tires | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Apr 201282000 miUS $600 | Replaced CD player due to error 4 problem. Lexus covered half even though out of warranty. They also replaced GPS sensor because it was broken. | ||
| Lexus RX in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jul 201279000 miUS $125 | passenger rearview mirror frozen,replaced actuator myself | ||
| Aug 201279500 miUS $264 | replaced rear passenger bearing | ||
| Jul 201491500 mi | heat shield rusted and fell off/reattached with bigger bolts! 20dollars labor cost | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 2013135400 miUS $135 | exterior side rear window molding came off, near c bar | ||
| Dec 2015153000 miUS $780 | replace radiator | ||
| Dec 2016162000 miUS $1450 | passenger front strut broke, replaced all four struts | ||
| Lexus RX in Minnesota, United States May 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Dec 2011102000 mi | Brake switch faulty (VSC, BRAKE, and tire pressure monitor lights stuck on) Radiator leaking | ||
| Nov 2012109900 miUS $350 | Replace front passenger wheel bearing | ||
| Feb 2015156000 miUS $2200 | Right rear wheel bearing replaced due to hum from rear end. Steering rack had serious leaks requiring replacement. | ||
| Lexus RX in New York, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201678000 miUS $400 | Front rotors were wearing unevenly, possible due to a error made during last breakjob. Had to replace both rotors and pads, and rebuild one caliper. | ||
| Dec 201682000 miUS $400 | Bad wheel bearing | ||
| Apr 201789000 miUS $150 | Right rear went bad, had it replaced. Replacement part began to fail. Same shop re-replaced under warranty, but charged me labor for the job. | ||
| Jan 201889000 mi | Power steering return line was corroded and leaking | ||
| Lexus RX in Minnesota, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Dec 2011214000 miUS $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 | ||
| Lexus RX in Quebec, Canada Mar 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 201369600 miC $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 | ||
| Lexus RX in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015US $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. | ||
| Mar 2015152000 mi | Rear wheel bearing started to hum. | ||
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