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2006 Lexus RX repairs by problem area
Chart based on 93 repairs.
Chart based on 83 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Lexus RX
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| Lexus RX in Alabama, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012 86000 mi |
Electrical problems | ||
2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States May 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jul 2010 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. | ||
| Lexus RX in Florida, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
| May 2015 70300 mi US $1600 |
Air conditioning suddenly stopped cooling. Was blowing warm, outside air. Leak is underneath dashboard, requiring entire dashboard removal and reassembly. Cost mainly labor. Awaiting recall dashboard replacement from Lexus in July. | ||
| Oct 2015 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. | ||
| Jun 2016 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. A/C wasn't cooling for a year. Determined evaporator coil was broken, which required complete removal and replacement of dashboard - many hours of labor. Had no choice but to wait until dashboard replacement program got the necessary part in. Waited two years and got the dashboard part in, so did the a/c work in conjunction with that. | ||
| Lexus RX in Alabama, United States Jan 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2018 240000 mi US $150 |
REPLACE HOSES AND DO COOLANT FLUSH. | ||
2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus RX in California, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2009 25000 mi |
Rattle in rear door. Rear hatch trim spacers replaced with new type. | ||
| Jan 2015 69300 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. | ||
| Mar 2018 85388 mi US $400 |
Stop [brake] light switch replaced. ABS light, VCS, brake, etc. on dash would occasionally remain on after the engine started. They would go off when the engine was turned off and then restarted. Didn't happen very often but replaced the stop light switch as a precaution. Switch Assy, Stop LA replaced. | ||
| Jul 2020 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. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ohio, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 2009 53000 mi |
rear wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Lexus RX in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jun 2011 94000 mi US $1200 |
During shop visit for 90K mile service part of service includes a test drive, on test drive technician noted a slight noise, put vehicle on lift and determined that both rear wheel bearings needed replacing. | ||
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 2013 74300 mi US $900 |
Rack and pinion replaced. | ||
2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Lexus RX in California, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jan 2012 68000 mi US $70 |
Car wouldn't start due to battery failure. Battery replaced | ||
| Jan 2015 109500 mi US $2000 |
Oil leak | ||
| Apr 2016 173000 mi |
Lots of little things the dealer wanted $5K to fix | ||
| Lexus RX in Florida, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 2015 92000 mi US $350 |
Radiator leak. Replaced radiator. | ||
2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Lexus RX in Colorado, United States Jan 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Dec 2010 51000 mi US $165 |
master brake seal replaced | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2014 62200 mi US $1500 |
The heater isn't working properly - won't start heating until it's turned up to about 80. | ||
| Dec 2014 63000 mi |
Heater still not functioning properly | ||
| Lexus RX in New Jersey, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2016 105500 mi US $100 |
Sunroof and A/C condensate drains blocked which led to major water leak into interior of car. | ||
| Jun 2018 127000 mi US $112 |
Y-Pipe to mid-pipe gasket replacement | ||
2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Lexus RX in California, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 2009 15000 mi US $480 |
Brakes lunge when applied. Loud bang(ing) due to solenoid when depressing and release of brakes at a stop. Bluetooth is frustrating, poor design & quality. Does not function for intended purpose,downloading phone book is nightmare. Changing a persons phone number is impossible select EDIT entry = 2 choices, DELETE Entry YES or NO. change update Not Avail. Navigation: poor design, difficult, voice commands DO NOT WORK [English is my 1st lang.] poor interface,streets & street names stairstep [broken lines], 400x270 res. so poor a Garmin [fact] has better screen! can't see screen in many daylight conditions. | ||
| May 2009 17000 mi |
banging, loud clicking of front brakes when peddal depressed and released while vehicle is already at a stop. | ||
| Mar 2011 29000 mi |
a thumping /clanking noise when depressing the brakes. After 5 visits Lexus identified it as the brake solenoid and replaced it. The problem & clanking has reappeared as loud as before. | ||
| Jul 2011 32000 mi US $75 |
This visit incorporated all previous complaints and malfunctions. As before Lexus standard reply is "working as deigned". Clearly CYA reply. | ||
| Aug 2011 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. | ||
| Nov 2011 32000 mi |
hybrid system main battery alert - not charging | ||
| Mar 2013 38000 mi US $1500 |
ignition switch HID headlight | ||
| Nov 2013 41300 mi US $120 |
headlight HD bulb replaced. Oil and Filter change. All fluids and lubrication, as per 50k maintenance. | ||
| Mar 2015 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. | ||
| Apr 2017 55000 mi US $108 |
replaced headlight bulb (second replacement) Last replacement was 2013 | ||
| Sep 2017 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. | ||
| Feb 2018 58000 mi US $178 |
The driver side headlight went out again. Possibly a defective D2S was installed the last time it was replaced. Replaced with Osram this time to be sure of the quality. | ||
| Mar 2022 55000 mi US $280 |
The headlight bulbs have been prone to failure/burn-out. This time the driver side was replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Aug 2016 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. | ||
| Aug 2017 196000 mi US $500 |
CV joint boot failed | ||
2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| Lexus RX in Arizona, United States Mar 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Nov 2016 110000 mi US $600 |
broken bearing due to rust | ||
| Dec 2016 130000 mi US $500 |
bearing noise | ||
| Lexus RX in Illinois, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 2016 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. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Sep 2009 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. | ||
| Lexus RX in Illinois, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Aug 2016 129000 mi US $1000 |
Evaporative system failed. Charcoal canister replaced. Idle control error. Intake cleaned and deposits removed from throttle. | ||
| Sep 2017 140000 mi US $157 |
Defective rear wheel bearing. Replaced hub/bearing assembly. | ||
| Lexus RX in Oregon, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2018 121000 mi US $800 |
Front shocks were leaking significantly, right one failed. Replaced both. | ||
| Jun 2020 152000 mi US $1200 |
Radiator and associated | ||
| Lexus RX in Georgia, United States Dec 2020 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Jan 2021 254000 mi US $300 |
Replaced Vacuum hoses, after 250K miles they finally got old. | ||
| Apr 2021 258000 mi US $250 |
Sunroof channel blocked by windshield wipers soaking floorboard. | ||
| Aug 2021 264000 mi US $230 |
Its an expensive bulb - $180+ | ||
| Lexus RX in Illinois, United States Jun 2020 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Feb 2022 220000 mi US $100 |
Replace left front brake caliper (stuck, boot torn) | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Oct 2015 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Jan 2020 159000 mi US $95 |
Rear LED taillights failed, entire assembly replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in Washington, United States May 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
| May 2011 69000 mi US $165 |
CD changer stopped working, repaired myself through removal of stereo, removing cover, and extracting CDs. Door not closing properly, damaging door seal and interior corner of door. Will contract someone to fix it. clunk noise front left when turning and when driving. Shop "thinks" it is suspension related. Will order part elsewhere and have installed elsewhere as shop rate for parts is typically double what can be purchased elsewhere. | ||
| Sep 2012 74000 mi US $250 |
clunking noise coming from front right, inconsistent. Turning, braking, backing. Mechanic at both Lexus dealer inspected and found no fault. Replaced leaking front strut, no change in noise. | ||
| Aug 2013 81000 mi |
Clunk in driver side, fairly random, cause unclear after detailed inspection and strut replacement. | ||
| Lexus RX in Colorado, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Oct 2014 83300 mi US $700 |
Had CV joint and front axel replaced | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2017 127000 mi US $600 |
cracked radiator | ||
| Jan 2019 137000 mi US $200 |
Replaced AFS sensor | ||
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2021 | |||
| Jul 2009 60000 mi |
Steering box replaced. Lexus specifies replacement of steering bar and alignment adjusting segments. | ||
| Sep 2012 102000 mi US $404 |
one low-beam special bulb over $200. tried to install by myself, but bought wrong bulb and could not access the inside of the headlight assembly. Gave up and paid the money to Lexus. battery failed. Tried recharging, but old battery would not hold. Went to Lexus at same time as headlight problem. Fixed both, plus state inspection. | ||
| Mar 2013 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. | ||
| Dec 2014 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. | ||
| Jun 2016 140000 mi |
Dashboard replaced under special warranty due to cracking. | ||
| Jul 2016 140800 mi US $1200 |
Evaporator leakage required removal of dash and lots more. a/c would not hold freon, and no trace of dye under hood. Had to be evap core. | ||
| Lexus RX in Tennessee, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Sep 2010 63000 mi |
Replaced Headlamp assembly - Headlamp assembly leaked. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010 38000 mi US $240 |
Grease that holds the brake pads stationary in the caliper were worn out causing a "clicking" noise when the brake pedal was pressed | ||
| Lexus RX in Quebec, Canada Jun 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| May 2011 55800 mi C $800 |
wheel bearings had to be replaced | ||
| Lexus RX in New York, United States Dec 2009 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010 79000 mi US $20 |
New headlight. Squeaky left armrest (in door). No major deal. | ||
| Lexus RX in New Jersey, United States Jul 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Mar 2014 83000 mi US $2000 |
Radiator and water pump had to be replaced | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 96100 mi |
Replaced a rear wheel bearing. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Dec 2008 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Aug 2010 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. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 2009 15000 mi |
White particles coming from defrost duct; Replaced evaporative box assembly | ||
| Aug 2010 19000 mi |
"VSC System Failure" message & "Must be in Park before starting" message when it was in park, prohibiting hybrid turning on to Ready State. Car was going to be towed, but 2 days later was tried before truck arrived and powered on. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Dec 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| May 2013 132680 mi C $2000 |
leaking radiator | ||
| Nov 2014 145160 mi C $1200 |
Rear window wiper failed Adaptive front lighting system failure | ||
| Lexus RX in Maine, United States Aug 2012 - May 2015 | |||
| Oct 2013 138500 mi US $58 |
Lift supports on rear hatch corroded | ||
| Sep 2014 152000 mi US $250 |
Left rear wheel bearing replaced due to wear. | ||
| Feb 2015 160000 mi US $380 |
Needed pads after install of pads left rear caliper stuck and required replacement. | ||
| Lexus RX in Oregon, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2014 71200 mi US $785 |
Water pump was leaking. Replaced water pump and timing belt | ||
| Feb 2017 90000 mi US $500 |
Warn rear brakes, Replace pads rotors calipers | ||
| Mar 2018 92000 mi US $35 |
New Battery | ||
| May 2018 94000 mi US $700 |
Front Struts | ||
| Lexus RX in Iowa, United States Dec 2008 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Jul 2011 65000 mi |
Brake pedal/brake light switch sensor experienced intermittant failures creating problems for drivetrain computers | ||
| Lexus RX in Maryland, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 2016 121000 mi US $75 |
replaced the "regular" battery | ||
| Jun 2017 127000 mi US $300 |
all pads and rotors | ||
| Aug 2019 160000 mi US $200 |
radiator replaced | ||
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