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2007 Lexus RX repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (7%)

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2007 Lexus RX body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (88%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

49000 mi

US $300
water gets into the front light assembly. fogs up the light. just out of warranty. was replaced once by Lexus in warranty. Has to pay 300 labor and Lexus paid for the part 
82000 mi Rubber trim piece running along roof rack came loose on the highway. This is the third time. Dealer replaced the piece under warranty, though it had ended 2 weeks prior to visit. 
20500 mi Passenger side headlamp had heavy moisture incld. on dry days. HID low-beam eventually ceased to work. R/o stated "internal electrical malfunction." Repair was covered under warranty. Upon pickup of vehicle from repair moisture was visible in driver side. 
163289 mi Dash board started to crack above center console. Then cracked next to left vent. Car has been garaged since 2010. Only sun exposed while driving. Nothing done to stop it. 

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2007 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

103000 mi Headlight housing moisture penetration 
138000 mi Plastic trim around passenger rear quarter window cracked in half and fell off. Told that it's a common issue and that entire window would need to be replaced for $500. Um, not gonna happen. 
146700 mi Paint on hood started checking two years ago and now fenders and front bumper are doing the same. No evidence of body work or respray. Lexus has declined to warranty thus far. Car was CPO purchase. 
21453 mi Fix dash rattle 
27900 mi Fix Dash rattle. add insultation near defroster vent. 
55000 mi Fix recurring dash rattle and clicking sound coming from passenger side pillar surrounding windshield. (4th repair for annoying dash rattle -even though car is out of warranty covered by dealer since recurring problem reported several times under warrant 
70000 mi Annoying and recurring dash rattles. dealer has tried at least 4 times trying to get a permanent fix. 
88000 mi Dash rattles still present when sold. 
74500 mi

US $864
repl pair of headlight assembly 

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2007 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

37000 mi Panel under glove box drooping - replaced. Driver armrest lower than passenger - unable to duplicate?!? 
34000 mi Severe corrosion on underside of roof rack (curved sections that mount to the car). Dealer says 2007 model is out of warranty (4 years ended March 2007) but will check with Lexus. 
35000 mi Lexus paid for dealer to repaint the roof rack/ Great job and appreciated! 
60000 mi Dashboard surface deteriorating -- understand this is a common problem with Lexus and extremely expensive to repair! 
83800 mi Body panel seam defect at rear hatch (well documented problem with RX) caused water to leak into hybrid battery pack. Ruined battery pack which had to be replaced. 

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2007 Lexus RX Body Problems

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