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2006 Lexus RX repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Lexus RX body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (70%)

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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.

2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

43000 mi Rear latch assembly, had same problem repaired under warranty, but after 1.5 years had same problem again, estimated cost to repair was around $500. Had been thinking about getting new car so did not repair.  
71000 mi Went in to check the status of the dashboard replacement program. It is now terribly cracked and sticky/gummy. They said no word yet from Lexus and they're still waiting for Lexus to make the parts for hundreds of thousands of cars. 
72300 mi

US $2900
Dashboard replacement program - well known national warranty issue of cracked, melting, sticky, shiny dashboards determined faulty after five years of complaints. Waited two years for replacement part to come in. Got the call in June 2017 that mine was in and they would replace for free. 

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2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

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

25000 mi Rattle in rear door. Rear hatch trim spacers replaced with new type. 

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2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

105500 mi

US $100
Sunroof and A/C condensate drains blocked which led to major water leak into interior of car. 

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2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

258000 mi

US $250
Sunroof channel blocked by windshield wipers soaking floorboard. 
146000 mi

US $90
Mounting tab on home-link button broke, replacement part was going to be $1,300. Dealer mechanics was able to glue and tape (gotta love this guy) this tab in place. He even came to our home to re-set all 3 buttons. Way to go Woodfield Lexus. 
63000 mi Replaced Headlamp assembly - Headlamp assembly leaked. 
140000 mi Dashboard replaced under special warranty due to cracking. 
79000 mi

US $20
Squeaky left armrest (in door). No major deal. 

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2006 Lexus RX Body Problems

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