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2006 Lexus RX repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 93 repairs.
2006 Lexus RX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 83 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Lexus RX
Engine not specified
| Lexus RX in Alabama, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 201286000 mi | Electrical problems | ||
2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States May 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jul 201043000 mi | Rear latch assembly, had same problem repaired under warranty, but after 1.5 years had same problem again, estimated cost to repair was around $500. Had been thinking about getting new car so did not repair. | ||
| Lexus RX in Florida, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
| May 201570300 miUS $1600 | Air conditioning suddenly stopped cooling. Was blowing warm, outside air. Leak is underneath dashboard, requiring entire dashboard removal and reassembly. Cost mainly labor. Awaiting recall dashboard replacement from Lexus in July. | ||
| Oct 201571000 mi | Went in to check the status of the dashboard replacement program. It is now terribly cracked and sticky/gummy. They said no word yet from Lexus and they're still waiting for Lexus to make the parts for hundreds of thousands of cars. | ||
| Jun 201672300 miUS $2900 | Dashboard replacement program - well known national warranty issue of cracked, melting, sticky, shiny dashboards determined faulty after five years of complaints. Waited two years for replacement part to come in. Got the call in June 2017 that mine was in and they would replace for free. A/C wasn't cooling for a year. Determined evaporator coil was broken, which required complete removal and replacement of dashboard - many hours of labor. Had no choice but to wait until dashboard replacement program got the necessary part in. Waited two years and got the dashboard part in, so did the a/c work in conjunction with that. | ||
| Lexus RX in Alabama, United States Jan 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2018240000 miUS $150 | REPLACE HOSES AND DO COOLANT FLUSH. | ||
2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus RX in California, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 200925000 mi | Rattle in rear door. Rear hatch trim spacers replaced with new type. | ||
| Jan 201569300 miUS $788 | Replacement of leaking radiator. The amount the owner paid for repairs included a 10% discount on parts and labor. Parts-$405 radiator, 52.42 coolant 365.40 radiator sub-assy. | ||
| Mar 201885388 miUS $400 | Stop [brake] light switch replaced. ABS light, VCS, brake, etc. on dash would occasionally remain on after the engine started. They would go off when the engine was turned off and then restarted. Didn't happen very often but replaced the stop light switch as a precaution. Switch Assy, Stop LA replaced. | ||
| Jul 202096384 miUS $848 | Replaced two valve cover gaskets (444.00 labor, 49.95 parts) Oil leak. Re-seal lower engine oil pan. Labor was $324.00 and parts (silicon) $29.95. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ohio, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200953000 mi | rear wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Lexus RX in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jun 201194000 miUS $1200 | During shop visit for 90K mile service part of service includes a test drive, on test drive technician noted a slight noise, put vehicle on lift and determined that both rear wheel bearings needed replacing. | ||
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 201374300 miUS $900 | Rack and pinion replaced. | ||
2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Lexus RX in California, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jan 201268000 miUS $70 | Car wouldn't start due to battery failure. Battery replaced | ||
| Jan 2015109500 miUS $2000 | Oil leak | ||
| Apr 2016173000 mi | Lots of little things the dealer wanted $5K to fix | ||
| Lexus RX in Florida, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 201592000 miUS $350 | Radiator leak. Replaced radiator. | ||
2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Lexus RX in Colorado, United States Jan 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Dec 201051000 miUS $165 | master brake seal replaced | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201462200 miUS $1500 | The heater isn't working properly - won't start heating until it's turned up to about 80. | ||
| Dec 201463000 mi | Heater still not functioning properly | ||
| Lexus RX in New Jersey, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2016105500 miUS $100 | Sunroof and A/C condensate drains blocked which led to major water leak into interior of car. | ||
| Jun 2018127000 miUS $112 | Y-Pipe to mid-pipe gasket replacement | ||
2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Lexus RX in California, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 200915000 miUS $480 | Brakes lunge when applied. Loud bang(ing) due to solenoid when depressing and release of brakes at a stop. Bluetooth is frustrating, poor design & quality. Does not function for intended purpose,downloading phone book is nightmare. Changing a persons phone number is impossible select EDIT entry = 2 choices, DELETE Entry YES or NO. change update Not Avail. Navigation: poor design, difficult, voice commands DO NOT WORK [English is my 1st lang.] poor interface,streets & street names stairstep [broken lines], 400x270 res. so poor a Garmin [fact] has better screen! can't see screen in many daylight conditions. | ||
| May 200917000 mi | banging, loud clicking of front brakes when peddal depressed and released while vehicle is already at a stop. | ||
| Mar 201129000 mi | a thumping /clanking noise when depressing the brakes. After 5 visits Lexus identified it as the brake solenoid and replaced it. The problem & clanking has reappeared as loud as before. | ||
| Jul 201132000 miUS $75 | This visit incorporated all previous complaints and malfunctions. As before Lexus standard reply is "working as deigned". Clearly CYA reply. | ||
| Aug 201132000 mi | Two noises: loud and easy to duplicate (except for Dealer). 1. Upon starting: squeaking noise I described as a loose belt. 2. Car is (hot) turn off ignition: loud sound like electricity sparking/arcing originates from passenger side engine. | ||
| Nov 201132000 mi | hybrid system main battery alert - not charging | ||
| Mar 201338000 miUS $1500 | ignition switch HID headlight | ||
| Nov 201341300 miUS $120 | headlight HD bulb replaced. Oil and Filter change. All fluids and lubrication, as per 50k maintenance. | ||
| Mar 201546000 miUS $642 | crack/fissure in radiator housing. leaking coolant. Lexus wanted $1200 to replace radiator. Had it done for 50% less and replaced all hoses and clamps, and a new (starter) battery to replace the second Lexus battery which failed again. | ||
| Apr 201755000 miUS $108 | replaced headlight bulb (second replacement) Last replacement was 2013 | ||
| Sep 201755800 miUS $120 | Unable to get a smog certificate to register auto for 2018 because the Data Link Connector was inoperable. Ultimately the fuse needed to be replaced at a cost of $120. | ||
| Feb 201858000 miUS $178 | The driver side headlight went out again. Possibly a defective D2S was installed the last time it was replaced. Replaced with Osram this time to be sure of the quality. | ||
| Mar 202255000 miUS $280 | The headlight bulbs have been prone to failure/burn-out. This time the driver side was replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Aug 2016173300 miUS $350 | Radiator developed crack (on front passenger side) and was leaking fluid. Started small and became bigger such that car could not be driven any more. Replaced radiator. Appears to be common issue for this vehicle. | ||
| Aug 2017196000 miUS $500 | CV joint boot failed | ||
2006 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| Lexus RX in Arizona, United States Mar 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Nov 2016110000 miUS $600 | broken bearing due to rust | ||
| Dec 2016130000 miUS $500 | bearing noise | ||
| Lexus RX in Illinois, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 2016146000 miUS $90 | Mounting tab on home-link button broke, replacement part was going to be $1,300. Dealer mechanics was able to glue and tape (gotta love this guy) this tab in place. He even came to our home to re-set all 3 buttons. Way to go Woodfield Lexus. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Sep 200918000 mi | Hybrid battery failed and replaced on warranty. I was surprised because the car was beyond the 4-year warranty. Maybe the warranty for the hybrid battery extends beyond the 4 years. | ||
| Lexus RX in Illinois, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Aug 2016129000 miUS $1000 | Evaporative system failed. Charcoal canister replaced. Idle control error. Intake cleaned and deposits removed from throttle. | ||
| Sep 2017140000 miUS $157 | Defective rear wheel bearing. Replaced hub/bearing assembly. | ||
| Lexus RX in Oregon, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2018121000 miUS $800 | Front shocks were leaking significantly, right one failed. Replaced both. | ||
| Jun 2020152000 miUS $1200 | Radiator and associated | ||
| Lexus RX in Georgia, United States Dec 2020 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Jan 2021254000 miUS $300 | Replaced Vacuum hoses, after 250K miles they finally got old. | ||
| Apr 2021258000 miUS $250 | Sunroof channel blocked by windshield wipers soaking floorboard. | ||
| Aug 2021264000 miUS $230 | Its an expensive bulb - $180+ | ||
| Lexus RX in Illinois, United States Jun 2020 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Feb 2022220000 miUS $100 | Replace left front brake caliper (stuck, boot torn) | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Oct 2015 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Jan 2020159000 miUS $95 | Rear LED taillights failed, entire assembly replaced. | ||
| Lexus RX in Washington, United States May 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
| May 201169000 miUS $165 | CD changer stopped working, repaired myself through removal of stereo, removing cover, and extracting CDs. Door not closing properly, damaging door seal and interior corner of door. Will contract someone to fix it. clunk noise front left when turning and when driving. Shop "thinks" it is suspension related. Will order part elsewhere and have installed elsewhere as shop rate for parts is typically double what can be purchased elsewhere. | ||
| Sep 201274000 miUS $250 | clunking noise coming from front right, inconsistent. Turning, braking, backing. Mechanic at both Lexus dealer inspected and found no fault. Replaced leaking front strut, no change in noise. | ||
| Aug 201381000 mi | Clunk in driver side, fairly random, cause unclear after detailed inspection and strut replacement. | ||
| Lexus RX in Colorado, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Oct 201483300 miUS $700 | Had CV joint and front axel replaced | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2017127000 miUS $600 | cracked radiator | ||
| Jan 2019137000 miUS $200 | Replaced AFS sensor | ||
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2021 | |||
| Jul 200960000 mi | Steering box replaced. Lexus specifies replacement of steering bar and alignment adjusting segments. | ||
| Sep 2012102000 miUS $404 | one low-beam special bulb over $200. tried to install by myself, but bought wrong bulb and could not access the inside of the headlight assembly. Gave up and paid the money to Lexus. battery failed. Tried recharging, but old battery would not hold. Went to Lexus at same time as headlight problem. Fixed both, plus state inspection. | ||
| Mar 2013106000 miUS $2200 | Timing belt change + water pump. Mechanic also found leaking radiator - complete change out. Also front brake pads replaced. Replaced spark plugs. | ||
| Dec 2014125000 miUS $500 | Small fan rt side near radiator. Bearings and shaft failure got worse over months of loud noises when A/C was running. I thought it was compressor problem, but this new fan ordered from Lexus solved the problem, so I was wrong. | ||
| Jun 2016140000 mi | Dashboard replaced under special warranty due to cracking. | ||
| Jul 2016140800 miUS $1200 | Evaporator leakage required removal of dash and lots more. a/c would not hold freon, and no trace of dye under hood. Had to be evap core. | ||
| Lexus RX in Tennessee, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Sep 201063000 mi | Replaced Headlamp assembly - Headlamp assembly leaked. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Dec 201038000 miUS $240 | Grease that holds the brake pads stationary in the caliper were worn out causing a "clicking" noise when the brake pedal was pressed | ||
| Lexus RX in Quebec, Canada Jun 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| May 201155800 miC $800 | wheel bearings had to be replaced | ||
| Lexus RX in New York, United States Dec 2009 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Sep 201079000 miUS $20 | New headlight. Squeaky left armrest (in door). No major deal. | ||
| Lexus RX in New Jersey, United States Jul 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Mar 201483000 miUS $2000 | Radiator and water pump had to be replaced | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Jan 201296100 mi | Replaced a rear wheel bearing. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Dec 2008 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Aug 201055000 miUS $231 | Vehicle shut off while driving with multiple warning lights,would not restart,had to be towed to dealer. Diagnosed as bad ignition coil on #6 cyl. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 200915000 mi | White particles coming from defrost duct; Replaced evaporative box assembly | ||
| Aug 201019000 mi | "VSC System Failure" message & "Must be in Park before starting" message when it was in park, prohibiting hybrid turning on to Ready State. Car was going to be towed, but 2 days later was tried before truck arrived and powered on. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada Dec 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| May 2013132680 miC $2000 | leaking radiator | ||
| Nov 2014145160 miC $1200 | Rear window wiper failed Adaptive front lighting system failure | ||
| Lexus RX in Maine, United States Aug 2012 - May 2015 | |||
| Oct 2013138500 miUS $58 | Lift supports on rear hatch corroded | ||
| Sep 2014152000 miUS $250 | Left rear wheel bearing replaced due to wear. | ||
| Feb 2015160000 miUS $380 | Needed pads after install of pads left rear caliper stuck and required replacement. | ||
| Lexus RX in Oregon, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201471200 miUS $785 | Water pump was leaking. Replaced water pump and timing belt | ||
| Feb 201790000 miUS $500 | Warn rear brakes, Replace pads rotors calipers | ||
| Mar 201892000 miUS $35 | New Battery | ||
| May 201894000 miUS $700 | Front Struts | ||
| Lexus RX in Iowa, United States Dec 2008 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Jul 201165000 mi | Brake pedal/brake light switch sensor experienced intermittant failures creating problems for drivetrain computers | ||
| Lexus RX in Maryland, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 2016121000 miUS $75 | replaced the "regular" battery | ||
| Jun 2017127000 miUS $300 | all pads and rotors | ||
| Aug 2019160000 miUS $200 | radiator replaced | ||
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