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2006 Lexus RX repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Lexus RX suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

53000 mi rear wheel bearing replaced 
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. 

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2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

140000 mi

US $157
Defective rear wheel bearing. Replaced hub/bearing assembly. 
94000 mi

US $700
Front Struts 
121000 mi

US $800
Front shocks were leaking significantly, right one failed. Replaced both. 
110000 mi

US $600
broken bearing due to rust 
130000 mi

US $500
bearing noise 
60000 mi Steering box replaced. Lexus specifies replacement of steering bar and alignment adjusting segments. 
96100 mi Replaced a rear wheel bearing. 
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. 
152000 mi

US $250
Left rear wheel bearing replaced due to wear. 
55800 mi

C $800
wheel bearings had to be replaced 

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2006 Lexus RX Suspension Problems

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