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2008 Lexus RX repairs by problem area
Chart based on 170 repairs.
Chart based on 135 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
| Lexus RX in New York, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Dec 2015 128000 mi US $248 |
Self leveling headlight sensor | ||
| Apr 2016 128200 mi US $668 |
Right rear hub assembly | ||
| Jun 2016 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
| Lexus RX in Illinois, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2014 52000 mi US $475 |
Oil coolant line leak. Lost 5 pints of oil. | ||
| Lexus RX in New Mexico, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 2014 74000 mi |
Oil leak in transfer case | ||
| Lexus RX in Michigan, United States Nov 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 2016 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. | ||
| Lexus RX in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 2011 12000 mi |
Fuel sensor malfunction | ||
| Jan 2012 25700 mi |
Non-hybrid battery went dead twice. Lexus replaced battery. | ||
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Lexus RX in California, United States Sep 2023 - Nov 2024 | |||
| Nov 2024 57000 mi US $10 |
D ignition was failing intermittently, giving a fail engine light. Ignition coil fixed the problem. | ||
| Lexus RX in Florida, United States Aug 2015 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Aug 2016 66600 mi US $600 |
Driver side exterior mirror housing paint clear-coat pealed off. | ||
| Lexus RX in Florida, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2016 125000 mi US $90 |
I replaced front and rear brake pads. | ||
| Lexus RX in Georgia, United States Mar 2016 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Apr 2016 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!!! | ||
| Jun 2016 201000 mi US $121 |
AC broke down on my vacation. Took the car to Express Lube in Gadsden, AL and charge me 2 times the amount if I will do it my self just so they can give me 2 years warranty! 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. AFS light came on after the headlight bulbs were replace. Change the AFS sensor in the rear right wheel. Lights work fine but light still flashes. Mechanics cannot figure it out. They said is a dealer issue. Replace TPMS sensor in the spare tire. Still the light is on. WE tested wit hthe computer of my mechanic and found that the central CPU for TPMS in the headliner is not working. Replace rear right ABS sensor | ||
| Jul 2016 201800 mi US $230 |
Replace both front inner fenders and the middle and rear engine undercarriage covers. | ||
| Aug 2016 202000 mi US $50 |
Rear hatch switch replace. Autobody mechanic burned it. | ||
| Nov 2016 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. | ||
| Dec 2016 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. | ||
| Feb 2017 210000 mi US $155 |
Had to replace the HID bulbs after a few months. they were defective and after you turn them on stay on for a minute and then both will go out. | ||
| Aug 2017 216000 mi US $120 |
Battery was not charging the system and failure was eminent. Replaced! | ||
| Dec 2017 221000 mi US $721 |
Steering systems was leaking from the right boot. Determine that we need a new one. Replace the entire R&P system including the inner tie rods. Replace oil&filter, air filter and cabin filter. I also performed realignment. | ||
| Apr 2018 227000 mi US $495 |
Car just die in the parking lot during lunch! Determine it was the alternator and tow the car to the mechanic. He replace the alternator and charge the battery. | ||
| Lexus RX in Colorado, United States Feb 2016 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Jan 2016 141000 mi |
Replaced both headlamp assemblies. No charge. Known issue. | ||
| Mar 2016 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. | ||
| Mar 2017 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 | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Dec 2014 60000 mi US $440 |
Found that the steering has a leaking gasket. Found that many Lexus' of similar year having a similar problem at similar mileage. Am driving the car without the repair for now, but if the steering leaks then have the repair made. recall?? | ||
| Nov 2015 62900 mi US $1300 |
Steering linkage repair, seal, boot etc. Also water pump replaced due to leaking | ||
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States May 2018 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 2022 145000 mi US $500 |
replace alternator | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 2013 72000 mi |
Passenger window motor not working Radio doesn't always play | ||
| Apr 2014 78500 mi US $150 |
Battery died prematurely | ||
| Dec 2014 90000 mi US $1000 |
Alternator died | ||
| Jan 2017 97000 mi US $600 |
Tire flat | ||
| Lexus RX in Arizona, United States Dec 2008 - May 2017 | |||
| Jul 2010 35000 mi US $60 |
Driver seat motor became very noisy; had to order new motor | ||
| Feb 2015 73400 mi US $100 |
Heat shield for converter loose and very noisy. fixed with screws | ||
| Aug 2015 77600 mi |
Battery failure; unable to start. AAA jump started vehicle and went to dealer for warranty replacement (23 months into 24 month ext. warranty for battery) | ||
| Feb 2016 81000 mi US $800 |
Boot cracked in front steering parts. Leaking PS fluid | ||
| Sep 2016 86000 mi US $800 |
vehicle would not start and most elect systems inoperative. Vehicle towed; battery replaced. All good until 1 week later, when battery warning light came on while driving. Electrical test showed Alternator not charging; replaced alternator | ||
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Lexus RX in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 2012 137000 mi US $1570 |
Replaced left rear wheel bearing. Replaced slow leaking water pump Replaced left rear wheel bearing. Replaced slow leaking water pump | ||
| Lexus RX in Minnesota, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2017 158000 mi US $1500 |
Back hatch door opener replacement Passenger mirror replacement | ||
| May 2021 190000 mi US $1300 |
Replace leaking radiator | ||
| Aug 2021 192000 mi US $544 |
New front brakes | ||
| Lexus RX in Indiana, United States Jul 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Aug 2010 7000 mi |
Oxygen sensor failed. Replaced | ||
| Lexus RX in Ohio, United States Oct 2014 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Dec 2014 99000 mi US $650 |
Leaking water pump | ||
| Dec 2015 110000 mi US $1500 |
Failure of emissions control system including evaporation canister and related control systems | ||
| Mar 2017 126000 mi US $625 |
Fuel system sensor A/F ration sensor | ||
| Jun 2017 127000 mi US $700 |
Fuel system hoses, gas cap and accessory drive tensioner | ||
| Lexus RX in Washington, United States Jan 2016 - May 2019 | |||
| Nov 2017 98000 mi US $4400 |
Rear calipers were extremely rusty. Replaced both rear calipers, rotors, pads. Replaced right rear wheel bearing and hub. Hub was extremely rusty. $800 Replaced both rear shocks/struts. | ||
| Lexus RX in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010 45000 mi |
exhaust replacement - noisy Headlight replacement, foggy and water inside noisy front window motors - both replaced wind noise driver side window - window/door door trim and seal replaced | ||
| Lexus RX in Minnesota, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013 130000 mi US $1300 |
Second replacement for rear wheel bearings, not covered by warranty as it had just expired | ||
| Lexus RX in Maryland, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Feb 2019 77 mi |
Tire pressure light blinks then stays solid indicating the tire pressure sensor is bad. Sensor replaced, light still on. Turns out it is the computer system. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ohio, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 42000 mi |
Right front tire has a very slow leak. They couldn't find a leak. They broke the tire down, cleaned everything and resealed it. So far it's not leaking. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2011 60000 mi |
gas cap gasket allowing pressure leak, causing engine light warnings. replaced gasket (or whole gas cap?) | ||
| May 2012 80000 mi |
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. | ||
| Jun 2012 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. peeling paint on underside of roofrack also not covered. | ||
| Aug 2012 83100 mi |
The tire pressure sensor system seems to be malfunctioning after the most recent regular service. Dealer does not know what is wrong yet. | ||
| Nov 2012 89700 mi |
Tire pressure sensor was bad after last service visit. Diagnosed and replaced at dealer cost. | ||
| Apr 2013 94800 mi |
dealer replaced bushings (supposedly $1900 job) under warranty. back seat window stopped working, dealer replaced the motor or wiring under warranty. | ||
| Apr 2014 110800 mi |
torn arm bushings replaced window switch stopped working (not motor) | ||
| Aug 2014 116700 mi |
tire pressure sensor bad | ||
| Oct 2015 131300 mi |
Dashboard was replaced under recall for cracked dashboards | ||
| Jun 2016 141000 mi US $280 |
flexible oil hose under engine broke, was replaced with superior all-metal part. | ||
| Apr 2017 150000 mi US $490 |
steering wheel had chatter, turned out to be both front wheels a bit bent, they moved to back and seems to resolve for now. rear brakes worn to limit, replaced and rotors resurfaced | ||
| Mar 2018 163000 mi US $18 |
replacement key, both originals broke -- using original radio unit and metal key, into new plastic form from amazon. | ||
| Mar 2022 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. | ||
| Lexus RX in Illinois, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014 21000 mi |
Replaced Mass Air Flow sensor | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Nov 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Sep 2013 83700 mi C $150 |
alternator died, replaced with a new napa 130amp unit. Unit was 130$, labour was 100, with taxes,etc came to about $250. | ||
| Lexus RX in Colorado, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Jan 2010 85800 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. | ||
| Apr 2010 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. | ||
| May 2018 115000 mi US $125 |
Leaking water pump. Replaced prior to full failure. Replaced thermostat | ||
| Mar 2019 117500 mi |
Windshield replacement | ||
| Lexus RX in New York, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2021 234000 mi US $622 |
Replaced left rear strut | ||
| Lexus RX in New Jersey, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2012 66000 mi US $240 |
acid spill from battery | ||
| Jun 2018 133000 mi |
Changed headlight and the capacitor board. Headlight fixed on the second attempt. | ||
| Lexus RX in Minnesota, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 2010 44000 mi |
Xenon headlight started to leak and stopped working. If I didn't have warranty - $1500 repair Rear view mirror loose Blower motor noise Windows switches are scratched and not working Electrical, other than above, repair | ||
| Jan 2011 45000 mi |
Replaced fan blower motor after another mechanic heard it and ordered a part Air conditioning and ventilation, repair | ||
| Jul 2011 50000 mi |
Roof bars broke | ||
| Nov 2011 53300 mi |
Replaced roof bars | ||
| Oct 2013 69000 mi |
Head gasket leaking and needs to be replaced. Also replaced water pump | ||
| Nov 2013 69000 mi US $600 |
Oil pump bearing noise. Timing gears were manufactured defectively. Gears needed to be replaced, oil pump, oil cooler needed to be replaced. All the breaks needed to be replaced. Brackets were seized and needed to be replaced | ||
| Dec 2013 69000 mi |
Main shaft bearing needed to be replaced Both O2 sensors needed to be replaced | ||
| Feb 2015 77500 mi US $100 |
Battery (2 years old OEM) totally failed. Car did not start | ||
| Apr 2015 78300 mi US $400 |
Shock are leaking | ||
| Jun 2015 80000 mi |
ALL oil leaked out within 2 minutes. Oil cooling pipe burst. | ||
| Jul 2015 80300 mi US $350 |
Radiator was leaking, needed to be replaced | ||
| Lexus RX in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Sep 2011 58000 mi |
Ignition lock cylinder failed, could not turn key. cylinder replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 2015 81200 mi US $9 |
Gasket on oil drain plug was bad. | ||
| May 2015 82000 mi US $91 |
Oil leak. Front gasket on engine. Repair included the drive belt. Both rear hatch struts failing to keep hatch lifted. Note dealer wanted $545 for replacement!!! | ||
| Lexus RX in Alabama, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012 74000 mi US $50 |
Failed rt. rear wheel bearing. Replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jun 2013 68200 mi |
Rear windows would not respond from Driver's side controls. The windows were up and would not go down. Played with the switch in the back arm rests and after a while was able to operate using switch at the driver's side. Later resolved itself. | ||
| Sep 2016 95480 mi |
Had to replace the steering rack | ||
| Lexus RX in New Jersey, United States May 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018 92000 mi US $500 |
Oil cooler lines rotted out. Replaced with Lexus updated metal lines | ||
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Dec 2013 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. | ||
| Nov 2014 61000 mi US $1150 |
Replaced leaking water pump, as well as timing belt. | ||
| Nov 2015 71000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced both rear struts and shocks, due to one leaking | ||
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Apr 2011 26500 mi |
TPMS sensor | ||
| May 2011 27700 mi |
Another TPMS sensor | ||
| Jun 2011 29000 mi |
A third TPMS sensor | ||
| Jul 2011 29800 mi |
Fogged headlamps from condensation | ||
| Lexus RX in Tennessee, United States Aug 2009 - May 2016 | |||
| Jan 2013 49000 mi US $1750 |
Water in headlight assembly of driver's side requiring replacement of lens and seals as well as HID bulb | ||
| Apr 2014 70700 mi |
Nav system and back up camera not functioning. Replaced a fuse. | ||
| Lexus RX in Florida, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2010 32000 mi |
Condensation in passenger side HID headlight assembly. Part was ordered at last routine maintenance trip and recently installed when it was received | ||
| Jul 2010 36000 mi |
Condensation in passenger headlight. Required replacement of headlight assembly | ||
| May 2013 88000 mi US $300 |
Water pump leaking, replace | ||
| Sep 2015 107000 mi |
Condensation on passenger side headlight caused low beam to fail | ||
| Jun 2016 119000 mi US $800 |
Cracked radiator, had to be replaced | ||
| May 2018 155000 mi US $1620 |
Evaporator coil had leak, remove, replace, recharge AC | ||
| Lexus RX in North Carolina, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 2015 139000 mi |
The Adaptive front lights no longer would move side to side around corners. Dealership replaced for free out of warranty! They wrote it us as an ongoing issue with condensation that shorted the motors. Advantage: Ongoing dealer relationship | ||
| Lexus RX in Florida, United States Apr 2012 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Sep 2013 41000 mi |
Axle needed replacement. Was causing wobble through the steering wheel. | ||
| Jan 2014 45000 mi |
Sterring rack replaced | ||
| Jan 2015 44300 mi |
Headlights replaced due to accumulated moisture. Covered by warranty enhancement program. | ||
2008 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| Lexus RX in Connecticut, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Apr 2010 20000 mi |
Replaced dead 12V (not hybrid) battery under warranty. | ||
| Sep 2010 27000 mi US $30 |
Broken wheel stud during tire replacement. | ||
| Lexus RX in Alberta, Canada Aug 2015 - May 2021 | |||
| Mar 2021 148642 mi C $687 |
Radiator was leaking and needed to be replaced along with coolant | ||
| Lexus RX in Michigan, United States May 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022 103000 mi US $500 |
New Radiator | ||
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2022 150000 mi US $10 |
Automatic wipers were inop after windshield replacement. | ||
| Lexus RX in Missouri, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jul 2015 69000 mi US $460 |
Road debris (likely a rock) punctured a hole in the condenser. Found out it's a failing common to the RX. Followed forums on installing mesh on front air dam. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| May 2016 181000 mi US $2500 |
Inverter hydraulic brake actuator | ||
| Lexus RX in Arizona, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2011 48000 mi |
Main hybrid battery failed and needed to be replaced | ||
| Mar 2016 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. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Jul 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 2016 96000 mi US $150 |
HID Condensation on Driver's side - under warranty Water pump was leaking coolant - replaced @ no charge from seller All 4 Struts and Strut Mount Replaced Car would not start - dead battery | ||
| May 2018 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 | ||
| Apr 2019 132000 mi US $140 |
12V Battery died completely after 2 1/2 years | ||
| Lexus RX in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Dec 2010 21865 mi |
Replaced front headlight assembly and gasket due to condensation in headlight. | ||
| Jan 2017 74000 mi US $45 |
Passenger side mirror cracked due to temperature swing and auto dimming liquid no longer worked. Replaced with mirror purchased online. Truck latch rubber cover was severely degraded. Purchased replacement online and replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in Quebec, Canada Apr 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Sep 2012 58280 mi |
oxygen sensor | ||
| Lexus RX in Michigan, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2012 21300 mi |
12v Pb-acid battery failed, NOT the hybrid battery. the under-sized battery that Toyota puts in hybrid SUV's; only used to keep the electronics alive. When this battery gets low, car will not start. A common problem. Replaced under warranty | ||
| Lexus RX in Great Britain Feb 2014 - Jul 2023 | |||
| Sep 2014 120000 mi £50 |
New bushes fitted | ||
| Jun 2015 128000 mi £75 |
A/C service | ||
| Aug 2015 128900 mi |
Battery replaced, it's related to problem with amplifier draining the battery | ||
| Sep 2017 142000 mi £75 |
Battery replaced, one cell gone. This is the 3rd battery in just over 4 years, Each time with a Bosch which I am assured are the best. | ||
| Jul 2021 169000 mi £450 |
new condenser fitted | ||
| Lexus RX in Alabama, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017 102000 mi US $525 |
Strange smell so took it in. Apparently this is a known issue?! Reseal Hatch Seams. | ||
| Lexus RX in Great Britain Aug 2013 - Sep 2023 | |||
| Jan 2016 68200 mi £431 |
Oxygen sensor faulty - bank 1 sensor 2 (P0136 & P0138). Sensor replaced | ||
| Nov 2016 76300 mi £250 |
Brake cylinder sticking causing asymmetric wear of disc, cylinder replaced | ||
| Jul 2017 80000 mi £20 |
Tracking (alignment) out. The tracking needed some minor parts replacing (which I had to wait for) in order to adjust it correctly. I didn't ask what those parts were but the total cost (including labour) was only £20 so they couldn't have been expensive. | ||
| May 2018 84000 mi £70 |
New starter battery | ||
| Jul 2023 108000 mi £950 |
New pads & discs | ||
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