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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%)

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2005 Lexus RX suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (36%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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 

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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. 

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2005 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

187500 mi

US $3256
Replace front and rear struts 
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. 
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. 
162000 mi

US $1450
passenger front strut broke, replaced all four struts 
79500 mi

US $264
replaced rear passenger bearing 
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 

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2005 Lexus RX Suspension Problems

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