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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%)

Chart based on 58 repairs.
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2005 Lexus RX engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (32%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (16%)

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Chart based on 19 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 FWD

165000 mi Oil leak - engine totaled due to leak. I sold the car 

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2005 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

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

123500 mi

US $260
Bought car as-is, but when catalytic converter went out, dealer agreed to pay $500 of repair elsewhere since it was much cheaper than dealer. The mechanic said it's likely due to it being driven in town, short distances without good warmups. 
169216 mi

US $185
Both belts were replaced 
174044 mi

US $380
Replaced plugs, ignition coils and intake plenum gasket PCV valve replaced 
174629 mi

US $891
Electric cooling fan assembly replaced due to bearing noise 
101000 mi

US $450
Belts 

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2005 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

210000 mi

US $800
worn out cat converter 
107000 mi

US $2000
radiator leaks 
110000 mi

US $180
Warning light after routine service; oxygen sensor replaced 
30380 mi

$800
Radiator was leaking. Knowing issue on RX330. Replaced with new radiator. 
42460 mi

$3000
Left Head were replaced 

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2005 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

198000 mi

US $500
Faulty Radiator, known defect 
153000 mi

US $780
replace radiator 
91500 mi heat shield rusted and fell off/reattached with bigger bolts! 20dollars labor cost 
131000 mi

US $565
Replaced radiator 
100000 mi

US $300
Vacuum leak - old tube needed replacing 
141600 mi

US $1000
Radiator cracked and was leaking fluid 
158000 mi

US $125
Bank1 Sensor2 O2 sensor replaced 
102000 mi Radiator leaking 

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2005 Lexus RX Engine Problems

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