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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (35%)

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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

Engine not specified

Lexus RX in Alabama, United States
Mar 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

86000 mi
Electrical problems 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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 

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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 

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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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