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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%)
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Chart based on 158 repairs.
2004 Lexus RX suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (18%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 40 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 AWD
| 109700 mi C $350 |
Rear wheel bearings and hubs needed replacing |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 39425 mi C $900 |
4 wheel alignment. |
| 184000 mi US $258 |
Back passenger wheel bearing was shot |
| 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 |
| 103000 mi US $2500 |
Power steering pump and steering rack had developed leaks and needed to be 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. |
| 88000 mi US $800 |
struts & sway bar |
| 97800 mi US $458 |
right front wheel bearing was replaced |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 70000 mi US $4100 |
Leaking power steering hose. Replaced. |
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