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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 32 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 shiftable automatic AWD

83000 mi

US $1800
Air Conditioner Compressor Bad Low Tire Pressure Warning Light On, Dealer wanted to run full computer diagnostics to fix. 
96000 mi Tire pressure warning system remained a problem. 
105000 mi

US $460
Alternator @ 105k 

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2007 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

69000 mi A/C icon blinks on navigation screen, indicating possible issue with A/C system. 
113000 mi

US $260
TPMS warning light on. Replace right rear TPMS sensor 
141179 mi

US $2410
Intermittent charging, battery dead car towed to shop. Was already scheduled to do water pump, thermostat, idler pulleys and belt. Needed new alternator, they removed a water hose per my instruction to gain easy access to replace the alternator and broke the hose fitting off the radiator. The radiator was replaced also. 
68000 mi

US $570
Alternator went bad, and took a new battery out with it. 
91826 mi

US $2693
Replace the AC Compressor 
97300 mi

US $1030
replaced alternator, due to oil leak previously noted 
80000 mi

US $100
TPMS sensor had to be changed 

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2007 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

54300 mi Tire pressure warning light comes on. Replace defective right rear tire pressure sensor. 
91140 mi

C $300
Brake switch 
92200 mi Alternator failed, was replaced. 
35340 mi I have a faulty battery. But the dealer says it is ok to drive. Had to boost my car to start twice. My tail gate would not open with the remote. Telescopic shocks too weak. Quote to fix too high, decided not to. 
55160 mi

C $140
Was a faulty battery; had to replace it 
210000 mi

US $300
Battery weak, replaced 
24501 mi Replace defective CD player. Unit will not play or eject. 
22688 mi Replace navigation system software. Remove and replace Navigation DVD Disc to correct error. 
28067 mi Replace defective handsfree microphone and amplifier assembly - static sound when making call via bluetooth connection. 
95000 mi stop light switch; false code, hasn't recurred 
94000 mi

US $1000
Radio and CD player stopped working. Needed to be replaced. 
56000 mi

US $40
A/C compressor would intermittently stop working and require manual reset. Dealer replaced 'amplifier' at stated cost of $1600. 
131000 mi TPMS light comes on even with correct pressure in tires. Mechanic eventually reset it but it came back a day later. 
150000 mi

US $1420
TPS sensors in two tires needed replacement. $740 
172000 mi

US $190
Freon 
177000 mi

US $160
Freon and o ring 
190000 mi

US $190
Evaporator has leak and needs replacing. $1,800 estimate to repair. Decided to recharge AC only 
89900 mi Emergency brake light remained stuck on even when the brake wasn't engaged. 
96000 mi

US $1700
AC Comperessor/Condensor 

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2007 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

5000 mi tire pressure sensor failed 
26000 mi Rear door hatch would not close - sporadic problem with earlier version where it would not open. Took a long time to replicate at the dealer. Motors and sensors replaced 

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2007 Lexus RX Electrical Problems

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