2008 Lexus RX Lexus RX 2008

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2008 Lexus RX repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

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

Other (7%)

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2008 Lexus RX brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (22%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (11%)

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Chart based on 9 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

125000 mi

US $90
I replaced front and rear brake pads. 
201000 mi

US $121
Replace rear right ABS sensor 

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2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

192000 mi

US $544
New front brakes 
98000 mi

US $4400
Rear calipers were extremely rusty. Replaced both rear calipers, rotors, pads. 
150000 mi

US $490
rear brakes worn to limit, replaced and rotors resurfaced 
69000 mi

US $600
All the breaks needed to be replaced. Brackets were seized and needed to be replaced 

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2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

181000 mi

US $2500
hydraulic brake actuator 
76300 mi

£250
Brake cylinder sticking causing asymmetric wear of disc, cylinder replaced 
108000 mi

£950
New pads & discs 

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2008 Lexus RX Brake Problems

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