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2005 Lexus RX repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (3%)

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2005 Lexus RX electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (10%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

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

98300 mi

US $150
Battery died. 
123500 mi Purchased after trade-in to local dealer since it was dealer maintained and all maintenance done. On 1st trip, check engine light came on temporarily and high beams went out. Dealer replaced bulbs and diagnosed code - catalytic converter. 
153881 mi

US $589
Alternator failed and belt was cracking Alternator failed and belt was cracking 
174629 mi

US $891
Alternator replaced due to failure of Toyota remanufactured alternator that was out of warranty. 

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2005 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

158000 mi

US $1800
condenser replaced 

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2005 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

176000 mi

US $200
Headlamp was going out after being on for awhile. Replaced both bulbs. 
82000 mi

US $600
Replaced CD player due to error 4 problem. Lexus covered half even though out of warranty. They also replaced GPS sensor because it was broken. 
79000 mi

US $125
passenger rearview mirror frozen,replaced actuator myself 
214000 mi

US $2000
"Steerable" headlight assembly went bad (low beam didn't work and new bulb didn't fix). Had to replace whole assembly at cost of $1400 

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2005 Lexus RX Electrical Problems

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