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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (29%)

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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) 

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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. 

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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. 

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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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