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2004 Lexus RX repairs by problem area
Chart based on 158 repairs.
Chart based on 112 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
| Lexus RX in Florida, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 2014 134400 mi |
Coolant freeze plug located on engine block leaking fluid. New plate and sealant installed. | ||
| Nov 2015 146000 mi US $4 |
Coolant leak due to failing radiator cap. Replaced main radiator cap Exterior window trim coming loose. Left back passenger exterior window trim needed to be re-taped and glued back into position | ||
| Sep 2017 159554 mi US $291 |
No. 4 engine cylinder spark plug coil pack failure. Coil pack replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in South Carolina, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2017 107000 mi |
Rear wiper replacement (entire wiper, not just blades) | ||
2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus RX in Washington, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2016 71900 mi US $327 |
Transmission drain plug leaking. Automatic transmission oil flush, replaced drain plug and gasket. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 2010 75020 mi C $3000 |
air suspension went | ||
| Jun 2011 97340 mi C $3700 |
air suspension went. replaced and aligned. 1 suspension only for $3300!!!! | ||
| Lexus RX in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Feb 2010 73000 mi US $440 |
Replaced wheel bearing on the rear right. | ||
| Apr 2011 93000 mi |
Front rotors had to be turned, causing steering wheel to shake while braking. Rear brake calipers causing pads to stick to rotors, the mechanic stated the because calipers were causing the failure, the parts and work wouldn't be covered. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2015 60140 mi C $3514 |
Air suspension listing, replaced sensors front left air suspension have to be replaced both of the tail lights require replacement 550 $ each | ||
| Lexus RX in Virginia, United States Feb 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Sep 2010 101000 mi US $50 |
Hood strut | ||
| May 2011 107000 mi US $100 |
Engine cooling plate was leaking. Minor leak R&R rubber seal and coolant too. | ||
| Lexus RX in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013 109700 mi C $350 |
Rear wheel bearings and hubs needed replacing | ||
| Lexus RX in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 2021 167630 mi US $730 |
Engine was overheating when idling. | ||
| Lexus RX in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Aug 2014 83300 mi US $1500 |
replaced worn rear struts | ||
| Nov 2014 85700 mi US $600 |
auto heating servo motor replaced | ||
| Feb 2015 90400 mi US $1500 |
steering was stiff. they replaces a piece of steering linkage. also they replaced a leaking radiator | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2007 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. | ||
| Jul 2011 63000 mi |
HVAC air tube under the driver's side dashboard detached and lodged itself behind brake pedal. Dealer reattached free of charge. | ||
| Nov 2014 85000 mi US $400 |
Small coolant leak. Replaced gasket, drained coolant and refilled with fresh coolant. | ||
| May 2015 90900 mi US $360 |
AC servo behind the dashboard was making noise. Dealer determined that it needed replacement. A/C was unaffected, but noise was annoying and constant. | ||
| Jun 2017 101000 mi US $560 |
Fan blower was making a whistling sound when on. Became more prominent with higher fan speeds. Unit was found defective and replaced. Dashboard surface was sticky/tacky from sun exposure. Replacement covered by special campaign. 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. | ||
| Lexus RX in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 2012 70000 mi |
Extreme fogging/condensation on EXTERIOR windows to the extent vehicle could not be driven. Wipers, defogger, nothing cleared the windows. Vehicle is garaged and this occurred in the early AM. Apparently this is common on Toyota vehicles. | ||
| Dec 2012 75000 mi US $200 |
Repair/rebuild frozen right rear brake caliper | ||
| Apr 2014 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??? | ||
| Lexus RX in Latvia Apr 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 2017 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. | ||
2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Lexus RX in Florida, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 2010 78000 mi US $1400 |
Had Powertrain Control Computer replaced, wouldnt shift into 4th gear. | ||
| Nov 2014 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. | ||
| Jul 2015 167800 mi US $25 |
Had to replace the Heater blend door servo-motor. | ||
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Dec 2015 79000 mi US $1400 |
CV joints replaced. | ||
| Aug 2016 82400 mi US $2600 |
Steering pump was leaking. Water pump was leaking | ||
| Mar 2018 94000 mi US $2500 |
Leaking Oil Pan. Replaced Oil Pan Gasket Leak at Intake Manifold. Replaced Valve Cover Gasket. 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. | ||
| Lexus RX in Florida, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2018 94000 mi |
The dash was cracked, a manufacturer flaw and recall that took them 3 years to schedule us in. Not happy. | ||
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States - Aug 2007 | |||
| Mar 2007 32000 mi |
Air conditioning compressor | ||
| Jul 2007 35800 mi |
Air conditioning compressor | ||
| Aug 2007 36200 mi |
Air conditioning compressor | ||
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States May 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2016 122200 mi US $250 |
replaced sway bar links | ||
| Lexus RX in Alabama, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 2015 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. | ||
| Sep 2016 111000 mi US $827 |
Replaced front struts. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States May 2013 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Sep 2015 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. | ||
| Feb 2016 145700 mi US $110 |
Door lock actuator. Repair not successful. Door lock operation. | ||
| Lexus RX in South Carolina, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2013 78100 mi US $200 |
replaced left fron CV axel. Don't remember cost. | ||
| Dec 2014 91000 mi US $543 |
Replace left front cv axel. 2nd time. | ||
| Jun 2016 102000 mi |
Replaced cracked dashboard. | ||
| Sep 2017 110000 mi US $500 |
Upper engine torque rod torn bushing replaced. $148.85 Replaced coolant expansion tank w/ fan shroud. $290.21 | ||
| Lexus RX in West Virginia, United States Sep 2008 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jan 2008 88000 mi US $200 |
Replaced dashboarde module (Dealer quoted $2100) | ||
| Mar 2009 105000 mi |
Rattle in right front. Steering and suspension OK. Seems to be stabilizer bar. No danger. | ||
| Jul 2009 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. | ||
| Mar 2010 120000 mi US $106 |
Two minor problems. a. Can't engage cruise control at speeds over 50mph.. Prob went away that day. No prob no fix. b. Self leveling lights, one position only. Needs $600 sensor. Who needs self leveling lights anyway? | ||
| Nov 2010 127700 mi |
check engine icon + VSC lit up. Dealer said needed oxygen sensor. Not in stock Car OK to drive. Sent it to me ($200). I installed OK for a day then came on again. Not finished working this problem. | ||
| Feb 2011 130000 mi US $200 |
engine and vsc icons lit. Even after changing the oxygen sensor they come on and then don't for a few days. Car seems to operate normally. I'll just drive it until a symptom appears. | ||
| Aug 2011 138300 mi US $325 |
Check engine lights on. Car seemed to run normally. Took it to dealer and it was repaired. | ||
2004 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Lexus RX in Maryland, United States Nov 2008 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Dec 2011 115000 mi US $400 |
Water leak may be due to clogged drains on sunroof? | ||
| Dec 2012 126000 mi US $700 |
Bad Computer Sensor and Bad Choke | ||
| Jul 2014 143800 mi US $350 |
Oxygen Sensor | ||
| Lexus RX in Maryland, United States Sep 2008 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Nov 2008 46000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced front struts. | ||
| Feb 2009 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. | ||
| Dec 2009 49000 mi US $500 |
Power Steering pump was replaced due to noise when the car was cold Leaking of coolant. Cover was replaced and sealed Power Steering pump was replaced due to noise when the car was cold, cost also includes power steering flush. | ||
| Jun 2011 52000 mi |
Replace retaining clips for floor mats | ||
| Lexus RX in Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Oct 2009 53000 mi US $400 |
Oil pan gasket leak | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Oct 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2010 44020 mi |
Radiator had a leak. They ran the vin number and told me they will cover the repair. Replaced radiator, hose and coolant. | ||
| Jul 2013 87300 mi |
Bearing making noise replaced both sides rear wheel hub bearing.Mechanic suggested to replace rear brake rotors too. | ||
| Sep 2014 103540 mi C $77 |
the rear brakes are seized, pulled out the brakes and caliper and grease them | ||
| Nov 2014 105400 mi C $200 |
transmission oil cooler leaking. replaced with a used oil cooler. | ||
| Nov 2015 117800 mi C $300 |
the rear driver side brakes is eating the pads while the passenger side still looks brand new,the mechanic lubed the brake caliper and cleaned it, suggested not to replace it. | ||
| Jul 2016 128120 mi C $500 |
muffler got a hole and melted the evaporator canister and check engine lit and vsc. replaced muffler with a used and evap canister used one | ||
| Sep 2017 136400 mi C $200 |
replaced 1 coil pack after diagnosis | ||
| May 2018 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 | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Feb 2004 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 2004 5030 mi |
LOF | ||
| Feb 2005 9472 mi C $233 |
LOF - major service interval. | ||
| Jun 2005 13324 mi |
Replaced braqke booster assembly. Replaced front rotors. | ||
| Jul 2005 14520 mi C $162 |
LOF. Replace a/c filter. | ||
| Oct 2005 19005 mi |
CD wouldn't play or eject discs - error in player. Exchanged unit. | ||
| Jan 2006 21492 mi C $510 |
LOF - major service interval. Relace air filter. Replace front differential fluid. Replace rear differential fluid. Replace transfer case fluid. | ||
| Apr 2006 23039 mi C $83 |
LOF Replaced defective battery. | ||
| Dec 2006 31606 mi C $446 |
Clean out a/c drain due to water dripping from vents on hot days. Fixed poorly insulated "A" pillar on passenger side. LOF - major service interval. Replace a/c filter. Replaced tonneau cover due to poor wear. | ||
| Mar 2007 32972 mi |
Replaced right headlight due to condensation. | ||
| Jun 2007 32972 mi C $82 |
LOF. | ||
| Dec 2007 39425 mi C $900 |
4 wheel alignment. Flush and fill coolant. LOF - major service interval. Replace a/c filter. Replace differential fluid. Replace rear differential fluid. Replace transfer case fluid. Replaced Left headlight due to condensation. Replaced license plate bulb. | ||
| Apr 2008 41942 mi C $107 |
Clean a/c blower box due to smell when a/c is on. LOF. Replace leaking tire valve. | ||
| Dec 2008 47932 mi C $619 |
LOF - major service interval. Replace a/c filter. Replace front pads. Touch up and buff scratches/chips. | ||
| Mar 2009 47932 mi C $293 |
Tire rotation and re-balance all 4 wheels. | ||
| Aug 2009 55624 mi C $130 |
4 Wheel Alignment. LOF. Repared/refitted fuel flap. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Aug 2010 80600 mi C $400 |
Right Rear Wheel Bearing Failed | ||
| Lexus RX in Maryland, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Sep 2010 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. | ||
| Jun 2012 85000 mi US $1500 |
Inspected height adjustment solenoid problem. | ||
| Lexus RX in Washington, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017 103000 mi US $2500 |
Power steering pump and steering rack had developed leaks and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 2016 109000 mi US $350 |
Dashboard replacement by warranty | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 2014 108000 mi US $300 |
Broken door hinge | ||
| Lexus RX in New York, United States Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015 70000 mi US $4100 |
Rusted front and rear rotors, emergency brake cable, and backing plate. All replaced. Leaking power steering hose. Replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in Missouri, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Mar 2014 168000 mi |
check engine light coded for weak cat converter | ||
| Lexus RX in New Jersey, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2015 88000 mi US $800 |
struts & sway bar | ||
| Nov 2015 97800 mi US $458 |
right front wheel bearing was replaced | ||
| Jun 2017 121000 mi US $387 |
Front & rear disks cut with pads | ||
| Lexus RX in Washington, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 2013 184000 mi US $258 |
Back passenger wheel bearing was shot | ||
| Lexus RX in Indiana, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Oct 2014 151800 mi US $700 |
Radiator sprang a small leak. Replacement was cheaper than repair. | ||
| Mar 2015 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. | ||
| Lexus RX in Mississippi, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013 80000 mi US $300 |
Alternator went bad | ||
| Lexus RX in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Jan 2015 181500 mi US $250 |
Right Rear wheel bearing failure Right Rear Brake caliper slider seized | ||
| Sep 2015 187000 mi |
Parking brake retaining pin head was touching back of lug nut studs making a click in reverse | ||
| Apr 2017 212000 mi US $30 |
Rear brake wear. Replaced rear brake pads | ||
| Jun 2017 214000 mi US $100 |
Power Steering Leak. Replaced power steering hose | ||
| Lexus RX in Minnesota, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 2011 68000 mi US $800 |
radiator leak and replacement - also PS flush, cabin filter replace and transmission flush | ||
| Lexus RX in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015 96000 mi US $2500 |
Rust on the vehicle caused a failure of brake system, ABS, TPMS and traction control. Dealer was able to repair basic brakes (at significant expense), but full repair cost would have exceeded value of vehicle. ABS, TPMS and traction control not repaired. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Sep 2014 78740 mi C $400 |
replace hub/bearing at rear | ||
| Sep 2015 84940 mi C $120 |
Power steering fluid return line was leaking at the joint. | ||
| Feb 2016 89280 mi C $160 |
Replaced front right wheel bearing and clip. | ||
| Apr 2017 137640 mi C $280 |
One rear linkage at rear was already wearing out. Replaced both sides. | ||
| Lexus RX in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2011 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Jan 2013 109960 mi C $800 |
Dual air wasn't working. Replaced subvalve assembly, which highlighted a problem with the main valve, which then needed to be replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in New Jersey, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013 158000 mi US $2700 |
Timing belt replacement Aluminum radiator leak, needed replacement | ||
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