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2000 Lexus RX repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 43 repairs.
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2000 Lexus RX engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (28%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Lexus RX

Engine not specified

157000 mi

US $500
Sludge removal 

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2000 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

97960 mi

C $200
The donut between manifold and main catalyser leak. It sound like an junk car!! Lose torque power when towing more than 2000 lbs and be critique to go more than 60 mph. Bracket and donut on exaust fail and be replaced. 
206000 mi

US $250
Coil on cylinder 1 had to be replaced. Also all spark plugs were replaced. Turned out that coil on cylinder 3 was also damaged but was within warranty (previous repair) and was replaced with no charge. 
253000 mi

US $500
Replaced one engine mount to reduce vibrations and fix decreased MPG. Helped a bit but not quite. Opted out of replacing other more expensive mounts. 
95000 mi

US $1400
replaced all ignition coils 

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2000 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

135160 mi

C $1100
replacement of timing belt, replace spark plugs and replace bearing tensioner. 
157000 mi

US $55
An ignition coil had gone bad so the car was firing on only 5 cylinders. It was a challenge to replace as it was the rear center coil. I was able to do this without removing the intake by working by feel alone, with no visual. I replaced only the single ignition coil. All coils were previously replaced at 130k miles by the dealer. 
230000 mi

US $900
Timing belt and water pump 
192300 mi

US $167
Using oil at rate of quart per 250 miles. Replaced PCV valve, seems to have resolved issue. 
124000 mi

US $320
Oxygen sensor replaced 
95000 mi

US $280
Enigne check light. Rough idle. Dumping fuel, no pwoer. Changed the VVIT Solenoid valve for cylinder 2,4,6 bank. 
128000 mi

US $890
Mid pipe has holes. Replaced mid pipe and cat. 
130010 mi

US $280
Rough idle, no power, check engine light dumping gasoline. Changed VVIT solenoid valve for 1,3,5 cylinder bank. Runs smooth. 
134700 mi

US $900
Both O2 sensors went out. Replaced both sensors. Both O2 sensors went out. Replaced both sensors. 
144200 mi

US $400
Defective coil. Replaced #2 cylinder. Runs good. 
148800 mi

US $380
Engine caution light blinking and rough idle. Replaced last OEM coil pack. 
149700 mi

US $77
Replaced idle control valve. Idle control valve closed shut not holding idle. 
102400 mi New muffler 

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2000 Lexus RX Engine Problems

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