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2008 Lexus RX repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
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%)
Chart based on 170 repairs.
2008 Lexus RX engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 47 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 shiftable automatic FWD
| 129000 mi US $40 |
Exhaust gasket and bolt assembly where manifold and main pipe meet.Heat shield reattached |
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 144000 mi | (Very detailed TSB on this issue.) High pressure oil cooling line routed next to exhaust manifold blew. Vehicle did not signal a problem although empty of oil. Driven 20+ miles eating bearings. Lexus replaced cheap lines, not ruined engine. Lexus of Lansing / Spartan Toyota apparently has a service manager looking for a Lexus promotion, and Lexus Regional Rep. with significant hearing problem as they cannot hear engine knocking as a result of running the vehicle with no oil. Lexus of Lansing / Spartan Toyota was paid by Lexus to inspect oil. They refused to hear the obvious engine knock reported & recorded "Cold Start Knocking" of the engine due to bearing failure from TSB paid repair. |
| 12000 mi | Fuel sensor malfunction |
| 52000 mi US $475 |
Oil coolant line leak. Lost 5 pints of oil. |
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 201000 mi US $1300 |
Did the 200K service and change the Intake Manifold Gasket, SparkPlugs, Valve Cover Gasket & O-ring, PCV valve, Oil and Filter, Air + Cabin filters and front and rear break pads and rotors including drum shoes for footbrake. |
| 206000 mi US $350 |
Engine Oil Cooler Pipe broke and cause a massive oil leak and smoke. Thankfully my wife stop right away. I called a towtruck and took the car to the mechanic who replace faulty Engine Oil Cooler Pipe. This is a lexus design flaw. |
| 209000 mi US $104 |
Engine light came on showing error code P0015. Check it my self could not find anything and also the mechanic agree. Put a quart of oil and reset. |
| 73400 mi US $100 |
Heat shield for converter loose and very noisy. fixed with screws |
| 57000 mi US $10 |
D ignition was failing intermittently, giving a fail engine light. Ignition coil fixed the problem. |
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 7000 mi | Oxygen sensor failed. Replaced |
| 45000 mi | exhaust replacement - noisy |
| 115000 mi US $125 |
Leaking water pump. Replaced prior to full failure. Replaced thermostat |
| 99000 mi US $650 |
Leaking water pump |
| 110000 mi US $1500 |
Failure of emissions control system including evaporation canister and related control systems |
| 126000 mi US $625 |
Fuel system sensor A/F ration sensor |
| 127000 mi US $700 |
Fuel system hoses, gas cap and accessory drive tensioner |
| 92000 mi US $500 |
Oil cooler lines rotted out. Replaced with Lexus updated metal lines |
| 190000 mi US $1300 |
Replace leaking radiator |
| 60000 mi | gas cap gasket allowing pressure leak, causing engine light warnings. replaced gasket (or whole gas cap?) |
| 80000 mi US $155 |
loose gas cap resulted in warning lights (VSC OFF blinking). dealer insisted on full diagnostics, showed no problems. cost not covered by pre-owned warranty or extended warranty. |
| 141000 mi US $280 |
flexible oil hose under engine broke, was replaced with superior all-metal part. |
| 199775 mi US $308 |
Broken hose nipple on radiator. Dealer wanted to replace the entire radiator but I found replacement for just the nipple, together with the bleeding procedure after refill. |
| 21000 mi | Replaced Mass Air Flow sensor |
| 81200 mi US $9 |
Gasket on oil drain plug was bad. |
| 82000 mi US $2780 |
Oil leak. Front gasket on engine. Repair included the drive belt. |
| 69000 mi | Head gasket leaking and needs to be replaced. Also replaced water pump |
| 69000 mi | Oil pump bearing noise. Timing gears were manufactured defectively. Gears needed to be replaced, oil pump, oil cooler needed to be replaced. |
| 69000 mi | Both O2 sensors needed to be replaced |
| 80000 mi | ALL oil leaked out within 2 minutes. Oil cooling pipe burst. |
| 80300 mi US $350 |
Radiator was leaking, needed to be replaced |
| 58000 mi | Ignition lock cylinder failed, could not turn key. cylinder replaced. |
| 137000 mi US $900 |
Replaced slow leaking water pump Replaced slow leaking water pump |
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 51000 mi | Dealer reported car needed new water pump. Car has no coolant leakage or overheat so repair denied. Dealer supplied photo of slight coolant leakage near water pump or temperature sensor. I will an eye on cooling system. |
| 61000 mi US $1150 |
Replaced leaking water pump, as well as timing belt. |
| 88000 mi US $300 |
Water pump leaking, replace |
| 119000 mi US $800 |
Cracked radiator, had to be replaced |
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 148642 mi C $687 |
Radiator was leaking and needed to be replaced along with coolant |
| 103000 mi US $500 |
New Radiator |
| 48000 mi | Main hybrid battery failed and needed to be replaced |
| 77000 mi US $700 |
Radiator leak, side plastic tank split and lost fluid. Did not overheat and was still drivable but leaving anti-freeze drops on the floor. |
| 58280 mi | oxygen sensor |
| 181000 mi US $2500 |
Inverter |
| 68200 mi £431 |
Oxygen sensor faulty - bank 1 sensor 2 (P0136 & P0138). Sensor replaced |
| 96000 mi | Water pump was leaking coolant - replaced @ no charge from seller |
| 121000 mi US $850 |
Radiator was leaking coolant (replaced, along with both radiator hoses) Also drained and refilled the hybrid system coolant in this repair trip |
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