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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
200300 mi
The dashboard is cracked in various locations. This is identify as a recall on 2008 RX350s by Lexus. They will replace the dashboard for for free. So they order the parts necessary. The only thing I have to wait for 10-12 Months for Parts!!!
141000 mi
Replaced both headlamp assemblies. No charge. Known issue.
154000 mi
Dashboard vibration. Intermittent. Frustrating to locate. 2 stops at dealer; car goes silent as soon as technician sits down. No charge so far.
175000 mi
US $180
Clunk in drivers window (in door). Replaced window motor. No longer clunks, now it squeaks at top of closing run. Better, but not quite right. Still living with dashboard rattle. It seems this is fairly common. Only over rough surfaces
66600 mi
US $600
Driver side exterior mirror housing paint clear-coat pealed off.
Headlights had significant yellowing and surface haze, intefering with headlight brightness. (car is not garaged) Dealer was willing to handle cleaning for free as part of regular service, using some unspecified cleaning kit.
80000 mi
US $155
peeling paint on underside of roofrack also not covered.
131300 mi
Dashboard was replaced under recall for cracked dashboards
95800 mi
Passenger side front seat arm loose requiring repair. Third time in for same problem. Found extra washer on seat side of arm rest. Removed washer and applied lock tite.
50300 mi
Persistent rattling noise when driving at highway speed. Found to be a loose shroud cover over fuel tank (and a known problem) for which an updated replacement part was available. Problem was solved successfully.
45000 mi
Headlight replacement, foggy and water inside wind noise driver side window - window/door door trim and seal replaced
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