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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%)

Chart based on 93 repairs.
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2006 Lexus RX engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (26%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 23 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

240000 mi

US $150
REPLACE HOSES AND DO COOLANT FLUSH. 

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2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

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

43000 mi

US $788
Replacement of leaking radiator. The amount the owner paid for repairs included a 10% discount on parts and labor. Parts-$405 radiator, 52.42 coolant 365.40 radiator sub-assy. 
96384 mi

US $848
Replaced two valve cover gaskets (444.00 labor, 49.95 parts) Oil leak. Re-seal lower engine oil pan. Labor was $324.00 and parts (silicon) $29.95. 

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2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

126200 mi

US $2000
Oil leak 
92000 mi

US $350
Radiator leak. Replaced radiator. 

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2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

127000 mi

US $112
Y-Pipe to mid-pipe gasket replacement 

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2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD

173300 mi

US $350
Radiator developed crack (on front passenger side) and was leaking fluid. Started small and became bigger such that car could not be driven any more. Replaced radiator. Appears to be common issue for this vehicle. 
32000 mi Two noises: loud and easy to duplicate (except for Dealer). 1. Upon starting: squeaking noise I described as a loose belt. 2. Car is (hot) turn off ignition: loud sound like electricity sparking/arcing originates from passenger side engine. 
32000 mi hybrid system main battery alert - not charging 
38000 mi

US $1500
ignition switch  
46000 mi

US $642
crack/fissure in radiator housing. leaking coolant. Lexus wanted $1200 to replace radiator. Had it done for 50% less and replaced all hoses and clamps, and a new (starter) battery to replace the second Lexus battery which failed again. 
55800 mi

US $120
Unable to get a smog certificate to register auto for 2018 because the Data Link Connector was inoperable. Ultimately the fuse needed to be replaced at a cost of $120. 

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2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

160000 mi

US $200
radiator replaced 
127000 mi

US $600
cracked radiator 
254000 mi

US $300
Replaced Vacuum hoses, after 250K miles they finally got old. 
129000 mi

US $1000
Evaporative system failed. Charcoal canister replaced. Idle control error. Intake cleaned and deposits removed from throttle. 
71200 mi

US $785
Water pump was leaking. Replaced water pump and timing belt 
18000 mi Hybrid battery failed and replaced on warranty. I was surprised because the car was beyond the 4-year warranty. Maybe the warranty for the hybrid battery extends beyond the 4 years. 
106000 mi

US $2200
Timing belt change + water pump. Mechanic also found leaking radiator - complete change out. Also front brake pads replaced. Replaced spark plugs. 
125000 mi

US $500
Small fan rt side near radiator. Bearings and shaft failure got worse over months of loud noises when A/C was running. I thought it was compressor problem, but this new fan ordered from Lexus solved the problem, so I was wrong. 
55000 mi

US $231
Vehicle shut off while driving with multiple warning lights,would not restart,had to be towed to dealer. Diagnosed as bad ignition coil on #6 cyl. 
83000 mi

US $2000
Radiator and water pump had to be replaced 
132680 mi

C $2000
leaking radiator 

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2006 Lexus RX Engine Problems

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