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2013 Lexus RX repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 51 repairs.
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2013 Lexus RX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Lexus RX

Engine not specified

Lexus RX in Washington, United States
Feb 2013 - May 2013
May 2013

2000 mi
tranny/drivetrain vibrated noisily at 1100 rpm and between 20-30 MPH. Dealer had to call Lexus for repair advice which taking several days. Repair resolved it, dealer stated moisture in fluid caused problem. 

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2013 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada
May 2016 - Oct 2021
Mar 2018

51460 mi
Screw holding the heat shield above the muffler went through the shield causing it to fall on one side to the muffler and causing rattles at low rpm. Simply put it back with a wide flush and problem fixed 
Lexus RX in Colorado, United States
Apr 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015

25000 mi
I was having transmission issues. The techs said it was normal but it was the reason I sold it. 

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2013 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

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

Lexus RX in Texas, United States
Mar 2013 - Dec 2014
Sep 2013

6000 mi
Key fobs stopped working correctly. Could not open or start car randomly. Dealer kept vehicle overnight to test, replaced key batteries and have not had issues since. 
Sep 2014

15000 mi
A/C stops cooling occasionally while driving. Dealer unable to replicate issue. 
Lexus RX in Saudi Arabia
Sep 2013 - Oct 2016
Oct 2016

38440 mi

﷼1000
Suspension started to leak oil 
Lexus RX in Georgia, United States
Mar 2013 - Jul 2021
Feb 2017

61000 mi

US $100
Noise from steering. Adjusted. 
Lexus RX in Texas, United States
May 2016 - Oct 2016
May 2016

39000 mi
Driver side door lock actuator failed to lock and unlock driver door. 
Lexus RX in Georgia, United States
Apr 2013 - Nov 2015
Oct 2014

16000 mi
battery would not hold a charge. Dealer replaced battery under warranty. 
Lexus RX in Alabama, United States
Nov 2012 - Apr 2018
Mar 2013

2000 mi
Rattle in passenger side door. Said it was bracket inside door panel loose and fixed it. Did not. Still rattles as bad as ever. 
Sep 2013

5000 mi
Have no xm signal about 1/3 of the time so they installed new antenna and it didn't help at all. 
Lexus RX in Georgia, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2017
Jun 2016

32000 mi
Driver side visor light did not work 
Dec 2016

40000 mi
Parking assist worked intermittently 

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2013 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

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

Lexus RX in Michigan, United States
Apr 2017 - Nov 2023
Jun 2018

49459 mi

US $225
Right rear shock absorber was leaking, replaced. 
May 2022

76000 mi

US $31
Replaced Front Hood Struts. 
Aug 2022

79000 mi

US $7771
Replace both Knock Sensors. Both Head Gaskets were leaking coolant and were replaced. 
Nov 2022

81000 mi

US $30
Replaced Rear Latch Struts. 
Jan 2023

82000 mi

US $170
Replaced Left Rear Schock Absorber. 
Jun 2023

84000 mi

US $180
Repair Heat Shield for Rear Catalytic Converter. 
Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada
May 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

29140 mi
Rattle on passenger door, dealer found loose screw and tightened it. 
Lexus RX in California, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015

31000 mi
Driver side b-pillar area squeaks. It sounds like coming for driver side rear door.. but can't tell. 
Aug 2016

41000 mi
Passenger side front window motor noisy and dealers replaced new motor under warranty. 
Oct 2017

59000 mi

US $120
Front alignment off and caused outer front tires worn out quicker. 
Lexus RX in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
May 2017

70000 mi

US $1100
needed new brakes 
Lexus RX in Michigan, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

55000 mi

US $180
Test Battery and charging system. Battery failed load test (bad cell) Replace Battery 
Feb 2018

56554 mi

US $158
Heater blower (FAN) loud humming sound. Debris cleared from blower motor and cabin air filter replaced. Leaking right rear shock absorber. Replaced shock absorber. Warranty 
May 2019

67000 mi

US $307
Left rear strut/shock leaking. Replace. Note: Right strut/shock replaced for the same issue previous year 2018 
Lexus RX in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2014 - Aug 2018
Jul 2015

41100 mi
headlight broken, headlight computer replaced 
Lexus RX in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Oct 2015

18300 mi
Leaking rear shocks. Both rears replaced free to me under warranty. 
Oct 2016

23000 mi
One proximity sensor failed 
Lexus RX in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2012 - Dec 2015
Jan 2015

51500 mi
Replaced ignition coil under warranty. 
Lexus RX in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2016
Mar 2016

45000 mi
BAttery tested good, but died if not used for afew days. The battery was replaced under warranty, and I was provided a loaner. I have no complaints. 
Lexus RX in Florida, United States
Sep 2013 - Mar 2016
Oct 2014

14700 mi
Chrome inside rear light fixture was deteriorating. 
Lexus RX in Connecticut, United States
Oct 2014 - Jan 2022
Oct 2015

54000 mi
Faulty oil control valve, error code P0015. 
Jul 2016

63300 mi

US $500
Rear seat bracket was lose and rattling. 
May 2017

77000 mi

US $250
Heat shield around catalytics converter became loose after one of the mounting bolts rusted out. The dealership ordered the wrong part requiring a return visit to have it removed and the new one installed. 
Mar 2018

81000 mi

US $600
Rear left shock was leaking at only 79,000 miles. Replaced pair of rear shocks. 
Jul 2021

98000 mi

US $500
Gas cylinders for the hood and for the rear hatch no longer help up hood and rear hatch reps. 
Lexus RX in Nebraska, United States
Sep 2012 - Jun 2013
Mar 2013

5000 mi
drivers door wind noise. Second time. First time they couldn't hear it. 
Apr 2013

6800 mi
Driver door wind noise. There is still some noise but OK. 
Lexus RX in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2012 - Nov 2013
Jan 2013 Interior rattles from pillar and passenger window. 
Mar 2013

2000 mi
Both doors were disassembled, further insulated. Inside door handles were not torqued correctly during the manufacturing process. It sounds like a Lexus now; silent and free of rattles. 

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2013 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

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

Lexus RX in Ohio, United States
Sep 2012 - Nov 2019
Jan 2014

5200 mi
Nav fan is making abnormal noises under very cold conditions. Unable to duplicate while in dealer's possession. 
Mar 2016

41000 mi
MG1 motor raised a temp error. It was diagnosed as a worn-out wire in the ECU loom. Wire repair had been performed. Moonroof was rattling from the factory. Finally got it fixed. Parking brake got stuck on a recent road trip. It was eventually loosened by pumping the pedal a few times. Dealer could not replicate. 
Lexus RX in Illinois, United States
Oct 2016 - Oct 2016
Oct 2016

40000 mi
Blind spot monitor in passenger side mirror was malfunctioning 
Lexus RX in California, United States
Sep 2012 - Sep 2015
Sep 2013

5000 mi
Infotainment System 
Jun 2015

11000 mi
Backup Cam occasionally failing and Infotainment reboot; Problem could not be recreated nor did computer have a log of the failures 
Lexus RX in California, United States
May 2013 - Sep 2016
Mar 2014

6000 mi
Bad coil pack 

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