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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%)

Chart based on 158 repairs.
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2004 Lexus RX other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 20 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 FWD

107000 mi Rear wiper replacement (entire wiper, not just blades) 

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2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

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

101000 mi

US $50
Hood strut 
38000 mi front windshield showed distortion mid-way up the glass, directly in the line of sight of tall drivers. Dealer replaced glass even though car was out of warranty. 
101000 mi

US $560
Key shell was cracked and falling apart from age. Dealer cut a new master key and transferred the internal electronics from the old key into the new shell with integrated key. 

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2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

74200 mi

US $485
The door lock is bad and does not open when locked on the driver door -you have to physically unlock the door or hit the unlock button (which unlocks all doors) to get out of the car rather than just open the door. 
145700 mi

US $110
Door lock operation. 
154000 mi The driver's side mirror was loose, and had to be replaced. Problem was broken plastic boss on mirror base. Same issue with passenger side mirror about 2 years ago. 

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2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

80600 mi

C $400
Right Rear Wheel Bearing Failed 
5030 mi LOF 
9472 mi

C $233
LOF - major service interval. 
14520 mi

C $162
LOF. 
21492 mi

C $510
LOF - major service interval. Relace air filter. 
23039 mi

C $83
LOF 
31606 mi

C $446
LOF - major service interval. 
C $82 LOF. 
39425 mi

C $900
LOF - major service interval. 
41942 mi

C $107
LOF. Replace leaking tire valve. 
47932 mi

C $619
LOF - major service interval. Touch up and buff scratches/chips. 
47932 mi

C $293
Tire rotation and re-balance all 4 wheels. 
55624 mi

C $130
4 Wheel Alignment. LOF. 
108000 mi

US $300
Broken door hinge 

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2004 Lexus RX Other Problems

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