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2012 Lexus RX repairs by problem area

Engine (5%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (40%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 20 repairs.
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2012 Lexus RX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (56%)

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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.

2012 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2016 - Nov 2020
Dec 2017

136400 mi

C $500
Changed all brake pads and rotors with ceramic pads and coated crosss drilled and slotted rotors 
Lexus RX in California, United States
Dec 2016 - Dec 2017
Oct 2017

120000 mi
CV boot split, replace CV drive axle, - EDIT: Turns out dealer lied about CV Boot rip and throwing grease. Repair shop called me to come get the car, no charge. 

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2012 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Lexus RX in South Africa
Feb 2015 - Feb 2022
Sep 2015

35960 mi

R 326
Left front passenger door,teribble squeak noise coming from the door. 
Dec 2015

39680 mi

R 55
Left front door , terrible irritating squeak noise coming from door 
Feb 2017

50468 mi

R 350
Irritating rattle on left front door 
Dec 2017

58280 mi

R 600
Spark plugs and air conditioner filter Terrible irritating rattle noise at front left door B-pillar and left front door window. Now also starting on right front B-pillar 
Jan 2022

79980 mi

R 100
Noise in rear diff identified as potential failure of viscous coupling on rear diff 
Lexus RX in Hawaii, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2015

19500 mi
Steering pump was defective 
Aug 2015

20700 mi
Radio station changes on its own. GPS comes on its own. 
Lexus RX in Tennessee, United States
Feb 2015 - Jan 2022
Jan 2016 Replaced failed driver's door window motor. 
Mar 2018

75000 mi

US $680
Replaced both front rotors and turned the rear. Pads all around. 
Jan 2022

127000 mi

US $150
AC fan started to quit and not turn on during hot weather. 
Lexus RX in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2015 - Jan 2022
May 2016

42200 mi
Dealer replaced windshield at their expense due to "orange peel" distortion effect. 
May 2017

49600 mi
Dealer (Spinelli Lexus Lachine) promised to fix squeak that occurs roughly between -10C - +10C from the windshield when purchased. Dealer reneged on agreement when the salesman quit, and did some minor work to try and fix it but ultimately did not fix the problem. They refuse to do anything else so we will have to live with it; it is not serious but can get quite annoying in the right weather. 
Dec 2017

54560 mi
Replaced heater shroud to fix dash squeak. 
Mar 2018

55800 mi
Squeak believed to have been previously repaired returned. Left car with dealer, dealer reported unable to reproduce squeak. Squeak occurred within 30 minutes of leaving dealer, and has been generally noted to occur in weather < 10 deg. C. Waiting on dealer response currently. 

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2012 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

Lexus RX in Washington, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021

84000 mi
Rear shocks, brake fluid. 
Lexus RX in Spain
Mar 2015 - May 2018
Nov 2017

52452 mi

€300
Old normal battery change 
Lexus RX in California, United States
Feb 2017 - Apr 2018
Apr 2018

80000 mi

US $45
Rear hatch lift struts replaced 

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2012 Lexus RX Repair Histories

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