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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%)
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Chart based on 1092 repairs.
Lexus RX suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 171 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2021 Lexus RX 4dr SUV, ext.
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 1500 mi | Car wobbles at 85+ mph. Road force and balancing was done, Dealer even changed the tires but issue persists. |
2017 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 15000 mi | Right rear trailing arm bushing split causing a squeaking noise. You have to replace entire arm to get new bushing. |
| 13000 mi | Replaced leaking shock absorber |
2017 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
259-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 3000 mi | Had an issue with the computer initiating small steering corrections when using the lane departure warning system. Corrected with software alteration. |
2015 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 18000 mi | Noise whenever steering wheel was turned. It continued for two days until I took it to dealer. Noise didn't reproduce for dealer, although they kept car for 48 hours to check. No repair done. |
2015 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 27000 mi | Replaced right front strut and upper mount. |
| 21000 mi | Banging sound when right front goes over bumpy surface at moderate speed |
| 21000 mi | Banging noise when right wheels go over bumpy surface at moderate speed. No repair done. Dealer wants to have regional specialist involved |
| 25000 mi | Banging noise when going over rough surfaces. Lexus regional service specialist was on site to check the vehicle. |
| 25000 mi | Banging noise when right front wheel goes over rough surface . Particularly noticeable at low speeds. |
| 26000 mi | Replaced right rear shock. Didn't fix the noise. I don't understand why Lexus specialist decided to replace it because it was clearly happening when front right was going over bump. |
| Front right strut and strut mount were replaced few weeks later and that fixed the problem. |
2013 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 61000 mi US $100 |
Noise from steering. Adjusted. |
| 38440 mi ﷼1000 |
Suspension started to leak oil |
2013 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 56554 mi | Leaking right rear shock absorber. Replaced shock absorber. Warranty |
| 67000 mi US $307 |
Left rear strut/shock leaking. Replace. Note: Right strut/shock replaced for the same issue previous year 2018 |
| 18300 mi | Leaking rear shocks. Both rears replaced free to me under warranty. |
| 49459 mi US $225 |
Right rear shock absorber was leaking, replaced. |
| 82000 mi US $170 |
Replaced Left Rear Schock Absorber. |
| 59000 mi US $120 |
Front alignment off and caused outer front tires worn out quicker. |
| 81000 mi US $600 |
Rear left shock was leaking at only 79,000 miles. Replaced pair of rear shocks. |
2012 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 19500 mi | Steering pump was defective |
2012 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 84000 mi | Rear shocks, brake fluid. |
2011 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 23000 mi US $1500 |
Known issue with steering column rattle. |
| 40300 mi | Left front strut leaking oil needed replacement under warranty |
| 55800 mi C $600 |
Right front strut |
2011 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 29000 mi | Replacement of Driver side window regulator |
| 51000 mi US $160 |
Due to the horrible maintained roads in New Mexico I had to have both rear shocks replaced. |
2011 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 33700 mi | Rear trailing arm bushings finally replaced on fourth visit to the dealer to fix squeak over speed bumps. Earlier they claimed noise was normal and lubed them, didn't help for long. Then replaced shocks, didn't help at all. Found solution on this site. |
| 22000 mi | Rear suspension creaking at low speeds over speed bumps, uneven surfaces. Rear trailing arms replaced because of premature wear in bushings with updated bushings. |
| 83000 mi US $250 |
replaced leaking struts |
2010 Lexus RX
Engine not specified
| 77500 mi C $20 |
Slight Noise while driving like hitting bumps on road. |
2010 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 53300 mi US $120 |
Rear shock absorbers were leaking. |
| 90816 mi US $141 |
Rear shocks both blown, replace |
| 112300 mi | Struts/shocks were leaking and required replacement |
| 22500 mi | Steering noise, assembly completely replaced under warranty |
2010 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 51730 mi C $1255 |
Rear shock leaking |
| 47100 mi US $800 |
Replaced leaking rear shock |
| 45000 mi US $80 |
Rear shock absorbers were leaking. They were replaced with new ones. |
| 123000 mi US $850 |
And struts |
| 95480 mi C $400 |
Both rear shock absorbers replaced. |
| 63000 mi | RR shock leaking/replaced. |
| 33000 mi | Entire steering column was replaced and sent back to Lexus for analysis. |
| 77500 mi C $1815 |
front and rear sway bar bushing repairs, C$1420.16 |
| 70680 mi C $900 |
Struts and strut assembly had to be replaced |
| 63000 mi | Steering wheel had play in left to right movement. Steering wheel would click at times. |
| 56300 mi | Rear sway bar bushing was squeaking. |
| 48000 mi US $125 |
replace rear shocks |
| 148000 mi US $140 |
Rear shocks leaking and replaced. |
2010 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 39200 mi | Replaced one shock absorber |
| 59000 mi | Mechanic says both control arm bushing need replacement, est $1,120 Mechanic reported left rear strut leaking, same one Lexus replaced under warranty <2yrs ago, now out of their repair warranty! |
2010 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 110980 mi C $900 |
New front shocks and struts, tie rod ends |
| 57000 mi US $310 |
Leaking rear shock absorber |
| 131000 mi | Very slight knocking from steering when steering wheel turned lock to lock. Dealer diagnosed problem as the steering column and replaced this as a matter of goodwill. Absolutely no charge to me. |
| 84780 mi R 27 |
Humming noise at 85 km/h. Replaced the right front wheel bearing. |
| 94200 mi | Humming sound from 60 km/h up to 80 km/h. Replaced left front wheel bearing under warranty. |
| 117180 mi R 4000 |
Replaced rear shock absorbers. |
| 119040 mi R 5000 |
Replaced front MacPherson struts. |
| 21080 mi | Replaced rear shocks due to leaking discovered during regular maintenance |
| 91760 mi C $500 |
Replace front sway bar bushings. |
| 136400 mi C $2000 |
Replace rear shocks, front struts |
2009 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 121000 mi US $400 |
replaced struts (original) |
2009 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 48000 mi US $1100 |
Leak in steering rack. Needs new or rebuilt rack. |
| 54000 mi US $100 |
Still had not repaired the leaking power steering rack discovered last year. |
| 72000 mi US $1200 |
rack & pinion leaking |
| 76000 mi US $1700 |
replaced struts |
2009 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 34000 mi | Leaking seals on steering gear. Estimate $1000, sold car instead. |
| 94240 mi C $4200 |
rear hubs and bushings, |
| 99820 mi C $1000 |
bushings, brakes,shocks |
| 91000 mi US $300 |
Leaking power steering fluid. |
| 68820 mi C $300 |
rear wheel bearing |
| 88660 mi C $800 |
rear wheel bearing had to be replaced |
| 141980 mi C $1000 |
Steering arm replaced. Symptoms were the car was pulling right and wiggled at high speed. |
| 88400 mi US $410 |
replaced wheel bearing. |
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 128200 mi US $668 |
Right rear hub assembly |
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 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 |
| 81000 mi US $800 |
Boot cracked in front steering parts. Leaking PS fluid |
| 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. |
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 95480 mi | Had to replace the steering rack |
| 94800 mi | dealer replaced bushings (supposedly $1900 job) under warranty. |
| 110800 mi | torn arm bushings replaced |
| 78300 mi US $400 |
Shock are leaking |
| 130000 mi US $1300 |
Second replacement for rear wheel bearings, not covered by warranty as it had just expired |
| 74000 mi US $50 |
Failed rt. rear wheel bearing. Replaced under extended warranty. |
| 137000 mi US $670 |
Replaced left rear wheel bearing. Replaced left rear wheel bearing. |
| 234000 mi US $622 |
Replaced left rear strut |
| 98000 mi US $4400 |
Replaced right rear wheel bearing and hub. Hub was extremely rusty. $800 Replaced both rear shocks/struts. |
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 45000 mi | Sterring rack replaced |
| 71000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced both rear struts and shocks, due to one leaking |
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 80000 mi £20 |
Tracking (alignment) out. The tracking needed some minor parts replacing (which I had to wait for) in order to adjust it correctly. I didn't ask what those parts were but the total cost (including labour) was only £20 so they couldn't have been expensive. |
| 96000 mi US $1200 |
All 4 Struts and Strut Mount Replaced |
| 120000 mi £50 |
New bushes fitted |
2007 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 32000 mi | Misalignment, this has been a problem since day 1, every 3-6mo the car would veer to the right. Came misaligned from the factory, not sure if this a lemon. Anyway this time the answer was, I have to pay for alignment so did not do it |
| 60100 mi US $2000 |
leaks on tie rod, expensive repairs |
| 90000 mi US $100 |
replace steering |
| 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. |
| 166300 mi US $115 |
Rubber bushing in control arm was defective/torn. Felt it was unsafe.Complete control arm replaced. |
2007 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 146700 mi | The Lexus dealer said that the oil cooler line is fine but that the power steering pump is leaking but not worth fixing yet. |
| 96000 mi US $1700 |
all new struts, they were leaking. AND front wheel bearing. |
| 81000 mi US $3000 |
Power steering pump, power steering rack |
| 96200 mi US $630 |
Noticed a noise back of SUV when driving @ 40 mpg and it would slow down as the SUV slowed. Took it to dealer and said it was wheel bearing rt back wheel . |
| 98000 mi US $1350 |
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED |
| 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. |
| 108500 mi C $400 |
Left wheel bearing had to be replaced.. It cost $400.00 |
2007 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 76200 mi US $1 |
Noise in rear wheel diagnosed as bad wheel bearing needing to be replaced. |
| 102000 mi US $500 |
Replace one rear wheel bearing |
| 115940 mi | Growling noise. Replaced left rear wheel bearing. Paid around $600 total. |
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. |
| 74300 mi US $900 |
Rack and pinion replaced. |
| 53000 mi | rear wheel bearing replaced |
2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 55800 mi C $800 |
wheel bearings had to be replaced |
| 94000 mi US $700 |
Front Struts |
| 121000 mi US $800 |
Front shocks were leaking significantly, right one failed. Replaced both. |
| 152000 mi US $250 |
Left rear wheel bearing replaced due to wear. |
| 60000 mi | Steering box replaced. Lexus specifies replacement of steering bar and alignment adjusting segments. |
| 96100 mi | Replaced a rear wheel bearing. |
| 140000 mi US $157 |
Defective rear wheel bearing. Replaced hub/bearing assembly. |
| 110000 mi US $600 |
broken bearing due to rust |
| 130000 mi US $500 |
bearing noise |
| 69000 mi US $165 |
clunk noise front left when turning and when driving. Shop "thinks" it is suspension related. Will order part elsewhere and have installed elsewhere as shop rate for parts is typically double what can be purchased elsewhere. |
| 74000 mi US $250 |
clunking noise coming from front right, inconsistent. Turning, braking, backing. Mechanic at both Lexus dealer inspected and found no fault. Replaced leaking front strut, no change in noise. |
| 81000 mi | Clunk in driver side, fairly random, cause unclear after detailed inspection and strut replacement. |
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 |
2005 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 158000 mi US $1800 |
steering rack replaced |
| 35340 mi $150 |
Replace rear shocks |
| 38740 mi $300 |
Very hard to turn left. OK on the right. |
2005 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 162000 mi US $1450 |
passenger front strut broke, replaced all four struts |
| 187500 mi US $3256 |
Replace front and rear struts |
| 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. |
| 82000 mi US $400 |
Bad wheel bearing |
| 89000 mi US $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. |
| 89000 mi | Power steering return line was corroded and leaking |
| 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. |
| 152000 mi | Rear wheel bearing started to hum. |
| 79500 mi US $264 |
replaced rear passenger bearing |
2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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??? |
| 75020 mi C $3000 |
air suspension went |
| 97340 mi C $3700 |
air suspension went. replaced and aligned. 1 suspension only for $3300!!!! |
| 60140 mi C $3514 |
Air suspension listing, replaced sensors front left air suspension have to be replaced |
| 109700 mi C $350 |
Rear wheel bearings and hubs needed replacing |
| 83300 mi US $1500 |
replaced worn rear struts |
| 90400 mi US $1500 |
steering was stiff. they replaces a piece of steering linkage. |
| 73000 mi US $440 |
Replaced wheel bearing on the rear right. |
| 161200 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
| 122200 mi US $250 |
replaced sway bar links |
| 98000 mi US $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. |
| 111000 mi US $827 |
Replaced front struts. |
| 105000 mi | Rattle in right front. Steering and suspension OK. Seems to be stabilizer bar. No danger. |
| 108000 mi US $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. |
| 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. |
| 82400 mi US $2600 |
Steering pump was leaking. |
| 94000 mi US $2500 |
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. |
2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 103000 mi US $2500 |
Power steering pump and steering rack had developed leaks and needed to be replaced. |
| 70000 mi US $4100 |
Leaking power steering hose. Replaced. |
| 87300 mi | Bearing making noise replaced both sides rear wheel hub bearing.Mechanic suggested to replace rear brake rotors too. |
| 150660 mi C $300 |
Replaced power steering pump and belt. The steering wheel is hard to turn Replaced rack and pinion with a remanufactured one and alignment |
| 46000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced front struts. |
| 46000 mi US $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. |
| 49000 mi US $500 |
Power Steering pump was replaced due to noise when the car was cold Power Steering pump was replaced due to noise when the car was cold, cost also includes power steering flush. |
| 39425 mi C $900 |
4 wheel alignment. |
| 184000 mi US $258 |
Back passenger wheel bearing was shot |
| 88000 mi US $800 |
struts & sway bar |
| 97800 mi US $458 |
right front wheel bearing was replaced |
| 160000 mi US $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. |
| 65000 mi US $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. |
| 85000 mi US $1500 |
Inspected height adjustment solenoid problem. |
| 195700 mi US $250 |
Right Rear wheel bearing failure |
| 214000 mi US $100 |
Power Steering Leak. Replaced power steering hose |
| 78740 mi C $400 |
replace hub/bearing at rear |
| 84940 mi C $120 |
Power steering fluid return line was leaking at the joint. |
| 89280 mi C $160 |
Replaced front right wheel bearing and clip. |
| 137640 mi C $280 |
One rear linkage at rear was already wearing out. Replaced both sides. |
2002 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 137500 mi US $858 |
Replaced power steering pump |
2002 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 103640 mi C $800 |
changed the rear struts |
| 103300 mi US $235 |
Sway bar linkage replaced. |
2001 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 100000 mi US $2500 |
steering |
2000 Lexus RX
Engine not specified
| 210000 mi US $750 |
Rear air suspension changed. |
2000 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 76000 mi US $950 |
Felt vibration on highway. Replaced shocks (4 corners) |
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