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2010 Lexus RX repairs by problem area
Chart based on 101 repairs.
Chart based on 86 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Lexus RX
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| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2017 77500 mi C $300 |
No cold air coming out. Did diagnostics. No leaks but refilled coolant. | ||
| Sep 2017 77500 mi C $20 |
Slight Noise while driving like hitting bumps on road. | ||
2010 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Lexus RX in California, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2016 53300 mi US $120 |
Rear shock absorbers were leaking. | ||
| Jan 2022 90000 mi US $300 |
Rear brake pads and rotors | ||
| Lexus RX in Arizona, United States Feb 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| May 2013 60000 mi US $700 |
Right front fender is loose and pulling away from the headlight. | ||
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Sep 2012 42000 mi |
Had a faulty valve guide which resulted in scored cylinder and damaged piston. Dealer installed shortblock, i new head assembly, rebuilt other head assembly. New plugs. | ||
| Jan 2014 112300 mi |
Struts/shocks were leaking and required replacement | ||
| Oct 2015 114800 mi US $600 |
Replaced cv joint, rod and leaking boot | ||
| Lexus RX in North Carolina, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2015 77000 mi US $62 |
Airbag system had to be cleared and reprogrammed | ||
| Lexus RX in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2013 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018 106000 mi US $237 |
Pulling front wheels when driving. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2017 89432 mi US $327 |
Driver side CV boot torn, replaced both boots CV boots were replaced but clamp was not put on with enough force by the shop, Shop will fix at their expense | ||
| May 2017 90816 mi US $141 |
Oil cooler pipe TSB Rear shocks both blown, replace | ||
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Nov 2011 22500 mi |
Steering noise, assembly completely replaced under warranty | ||
| Lexus RX in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Aug 2010 1000 mi |
There is an annoying exhaust droan/vibration in this allegidly superior vehicle. The dealer had me drive another new one which had the same issues so, at this point, I just view the RX as a well crafted turkey - I'm just disappointed :-( | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Oct 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 2022 85000 mi US $1150 |
Radiator and hoses replaced | ||
2010 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus RX in Alberta, Canada Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2013 50100 mi |
Auto detect windshield wipers not coming on automatically during rain. | ||
| Oct 2015 63960 mi C $200 |
Headlight replaced. | ||
| Dec 2016 70680 mi C $900 |
Struts and strut assembly had to be replaced | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 2013 37500 mi C $1500 |
Defective front bumper replaced. Dealer would not recognize that the problem resulted from a poor initial build. Broken clips, literally hanging by a thread. On forums several early 2010s with the same issue. Body shop agreed poor design, no collision. | ||
| Lexus RX in Minnesota, United States May 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2014 80700 mi US $4000 |
Failed head gasket | ||
| Jun 2018 123000 mi US $850 |
And struts Oil leak into engine exhaust (pinhole in tubing per dealer) car transferred to Lexus as repair done under extended warranty | ||
| Lexus RX in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Sep 2011 33000 mi |
Entire steering column was replaced and sent back to Lexus for analysis. | ||
| Lexus RX in Arizona, United States Aug 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 2017 123000 mi US $100 |
11/2014 Lexus battery died in less than 3 years, replaced with costco interstate battery. | ||
| Aug 2018 137000 mi US $60 |
Reaer brake pads replacement | ||
| May 2019 148000 mi US $140 |
Rear shocks leaking and replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in Tennessee, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2017 100000 mi US $180 |
Leaking hose | ||
| May 2017 103000 mi US $1490 |
Leak in the AC evaporator. AC evaporator was removed and replaced. | ||
| Jan 2018 114350 mi US $150 |
Wear of brake pads and disk warp. Replace front disc and pads | ||
| Lexus RX in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015 48000 mi US $125 |
replace rear shocks | ||
| Lexus RX in New Brunswick, Canada Feb 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016 48360 mi C $26 |
Rain sensor pad replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in Nova Scotia, Canada Oct 2013 - Dec 2018 | |||
| May 2014 32240 mi C $300 |
Faulty O2 sensor causing check engine light replaced. | ||
| Mar 2016 70060 mi C $115 |
Drive belt replacement | ||
| Feb 2017 81840 mi C $115 |
Heat shield around muffler came loose. Dealership made adjustments to original part allowing for reattachment. | ||
| Dec 2017 95480 mi C $400 |
Both rear shock absorbers replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in Virginia, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Sep 2013 27000 mi US $25 |
Replaced broken cupholder in center console. Paid $25 on ebay. Decided it was less hassle than going to dealer even if covered under warranty. | ||
| Oct 2016 45000 mi US $80 |
Rear shock absorbers were leaking. They were replaced with new ones. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| May 2011 24800 mi C $30 |
Multiple warning lights. Had to reset. Attributed to over-filling of gas tank at last fill-up. | ||
| Jun 2011 24800 mi |
Charcoal canister replaced. Made necessary because of "overfilling" gas tank. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 2013 30400 mi |
ECU update under warrenty | ||
| Jun 2015 46000 mi |
Check engine light | ||
| Aug 2015 47100 mi US $800 |
Replaced leaking rear shock | ||
| Jun 2021 79000 mi US $1000 |
bad O2 sensors | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Jun 2017 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Nov 2021 77500 mi C $1815 |
exhaust shield replacement, C$394.95 front and rear sway bar bushing repairs, C$1420.16 | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2016 35520 mi |
TSB for some system components | ||
| Mar 2016 39680 mi C $1200 |
Heat shield wore down around the bolts and was rattling | ||
| Jul 2019 51730 mi C $1255 |
Rear shock leaking Noisy brakes rear pad seized. Audio system going crazy changing stations, looking for CD's, changing bands. Unusable. This has been an ongoing problem. Asked dealer to update all software including NAV. | ||
| Apr 2022 56941 mi C $2689 |
Noisy brakes. Cylinder seized open caused friction and noise. | ||
| Lexus RX in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010 15000 mi |
Rattle in d/s window. Dealer dissassembled and repaired. | ||
| Lexus RX in Arizona, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Oct 2010 11000 mi |
Multiple interior rattles and rattle with right rear passenger door closure. Turns out latter was heat shield on gas tank. | ||
| Nov 2010 13000 mi |
Bunch of rattles and some fitment issues appeared for j built car. Dealer has had a hard time replicating. | ||
| Lexus RX in Missouri, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Mar 2019 116000 mi |
air intake | ||
| Lexus RX in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2011 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jan 2012 27000 mi |
The air valve on the rear right passenger side must of come loose. Air was escaping and the tire pressure light stayed on after I put in air. Dealer found the loose valve. Tightened it, washed the car and sent me on my way. | ||
| Sep 2014 51000 mi US $900 |
The water pump wore out at @51,000. Fortunately Lexus covered the repair. They also took care of two recalls, including software fix. | ||
| Lexus RX in Washington, United States Mar 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Oct 2016 30000 mi US $500 |
New drive belt. Old one rotted | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 | RR shock leaking/replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2013 63000 mi |
Steering wheel had play in left to right movement. Steering wheel would click at times. | ||
| Lexus RX in Pennsylvania, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 2012 54000 mi |
AWD went out while driving to NJ. They had to drop the engine and replace a gear. This is not the first problem I've had with this Lexus | ||
| Lexus RX in Missouri, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 2016 57800 mi US $550 |
Leather seat developed cracks and then a tear. Seat bottom had to be replaced. Poor quality leather in this model year. | ||
| Lexus RX in Michigan, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jul 2012 49000 mi |
Rear sway bar bushing was squeaking. Radio was replaced. Issue with it changing modes randomly. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE OR BUZZ TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA. THE NOISE CAN BE DUPLICATED WHEN LIGHTLY ACCELERATION AND THEN DECELERATING, OR WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TSB LSB-0074-09 Timing chain case removed and replaced. | ||
2010 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Lexus RX in North Carolina, United States May 2017 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017 101000 mi US $300 |
Replaced pads and rotors | ||
| Lexus RX in Alabama, United States Dec 2016 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Nov 2021 122000 mi US $455 |
O2 sensor, left rear | ||
| Lexus RX in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Jul 2016 70500 mi |
Leak in AC evaporator (replaced w/new) Under Warranty paid by Lexus. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Nov 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 2013 59000 mi |
Mechanic says both control arm bushing need replacement, est $1,120 Mechanic reported left rear strut leaking, same one Lexus replaced under warranty <2yrs ago, now out of their repair warranty! For two years there has been small leak ~2psi/wk. Dealer could not find it in 3 visits. My mechanic found corrosion within wheel rim which he cleaned - problem resolved. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Apr 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 2014 39200 mi |
Replaced one shock absorber | ||
| Jul 2014 40700 mi |
The radio intermittently switched from SAT to AM or USB or FM. | ||
| Sep 2017 70000 mi |
Drivers side outside mirror squeaked | ||
2010 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| Lexus RX in British Columbia, Canada May 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022 110980 mi C $900 |
New front shocks and struts, tie rod ends | ||
| Lexus RX in Washington, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011 4000 mi |
The light tan leather interior stains easily. Blue jeans transfer the color and the dealer attempt to clean caused scratching of the cover coat. | ||
| Lexus RX in New York, United States Aug 2010 - May 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013 35300 mi |
The 8 days are 3 trips. Car had to sit as they ordered parts. The sensor for the door locks broke and locks didn't work. rear passenger door went (trip #1) | ||
| May 2013 37000 mi |
then front passenger (trip #2) & now in Trip #3 drivers side rear door. | ||
| Lexus RX in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2020 - Sep 2022 | |||
| Mar 2020 128000 mi US $150 |
Replaced original 12v battery | ||
| Lexus RX in Great Britain Jan 2021 - Aug 2022 | |||
| Aug 2022 78000 mi |
A seal was leaking, they say. It took so little time, they didn't bother to charge me. (they know I'll be back for my air suspension soon!) | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States May 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Feb 2016 66100 mi |
Shocks on hatchback replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in New South Wales, Australia Mar 2013 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Mar 2014 21080 mi |
Replaced rear shocks due to leaking discovered during regular maintenance | ||
| Apr 2018 42160 mi A $565 |
Front passenger door central locking motor malfunction. Door lock unit replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Dec 2014 - May 2019 | |||
| Jun 2015 96000 mi |
Oxygen Sensor. Was covered under recall. | ||
| Sep 2015 101000 mi |
Engine died at high speed and wouldn’t restart, had to pull over and “reboot”. Dealer suggested fuel pump but skipped and issue didn’t return. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2017 91760 mi C $500 |
Replace front sway bar bushings. | ||
| Jul 2018 110360 mi C $400 |
replace leaking oil line banjo gasket | ||
| May 2022 136400 mi C $2000 |
Replace rear shocks, front struts | ||
| Lexus RX in Great Britain Jul 2016 - Apr 2024 | |||
| Jun 2017 131000 mi |
Very slight knocking from steering when steering wheel turned lock to lock. Dealer diagnosed problem as the steering column and replaced this as a matter of goodwill. Absolutely no charge to me. | ||
| Lexus RX in Louisiana, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Mar 2014 47000 mi |
Radio required replacement | ||
| Lexus RX in South Africa Sep 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2013 84780 mi R 27 |
Humming noise at 85 km/h. Replaced the right front wheel bearing. | ||
| Feb 2014 94200 mi |
Humming sound from 60 km/h up to 80 km/h. Replaced left front wheel bearing under warranty. | ||
| Mar 2015 117180 mi R 4000 |
Replaced rear shock absorbers. | ||
| Jun 2015 119040 mi R 5000 |
Replaced front MacPherson struts. | ||
| Jun 2016 129580 mi |
Dealer replaced battery under warranty. Gas lifts for rear hatch was replaced. The hatch did not stay up on cold mornings. | ||
| Lexus RX in Virginia, United States Aug 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Dec 2015 57000 mi US $310 |
Leaking rear shock absorber | ||
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