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2011 Lexus RX repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (18%)

Chart based on 34 repairs.
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2011 Lexus RX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Lexus RX

Engine not specified

Lexus RX in Thailand
Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
Jul 2016

31300 mi

$200
Died with no warning or weak start prior. rnStop for coffee came out cannot start. rnReplace battery, most inconvenient. Replace tail gate gas struts, very expensive. rnProblem repeat, hardy sufficient spring to support heavy tailgate. Can harm auto system with undue load. rnBad design. Need much bigger has struts. 

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2011 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

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

Lexus RX in California, United States
Sep 2013 - Dec 2014
Nov 2013

27900 mi
Oil Pan gasket failed and engine was leaking small amount of oil. 
Lexus RX in Texas, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2019
Nov 2017

49000 mi

US $100
Replaced both hood support struts. 
Lexus RX in Tennessee, United States
Feb 2011 - Oct 2019
Aug 2011

4700 mi
Replaced defective front/rear proximity sensors. 
Lexus RX in Illinois, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
May 2021

78000 mi

US $500
Vacuum canister 

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2011 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

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

Lexus RX in Alabama, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2019
Jun 2014

48000 mi
Radiator leak, radiator was defective and was replaced. 
Mar 2016

94000 mi

US $900
Replace water pump 
Lexus RX in Washington, United States
Jul 2011 - Jul 2018
Feb 2017

51000 mi

US $420
Car dead. Battery replaced 
Aug 2017

49100 mi
I had the struts on the rear door replaced. They were replaced on warranty. 
Lexus RX in Colorado, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

61500 mi

US $150
Battery failure 
Jun 2019

78 mi

US $800
Prior brake repair didn’t use OEM parts. Front brakes pulsated. Replaced discs and overhauled (?) calipers. 
Lexus RX in Michigan, United States
Feb 2011 - Dec 2019
Feb 2016

50000 mi
Battery died and threw all warning lights even after jump starting. Normally I would have just replaced battery. But the warnings spooked me. Had road trip that day and got taken at dealer for $265 
Lexus RX in Kentucky, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016

40500 mi

US $1500
Known issue with steering column rattle. 
Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2013 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014

40780 mi
Rear Hatch not opening fully. 
Lexus RX in Manitoba, Canada
May 2011 - Oct 2017
May 2015

40300 mi
Left front strut leaking oil needed replacement under warranty 
Jun 2015

41540 mi
Rust showing on the rear hatch at the edges just flow the rear window and around the Lexus emblem and under the chrome detail on the hatch where the license plate lights are. Fixed under warranty took 4 days. They provided a paid do rental for me. 
May 2017

55800 mi

C $600
Right front strut 
Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Sep 2011

10540 mi
scuff mark on radio bezel, complete radio and trim replaced under warranty 
May 2014

39680 mi
both hatch struts failed, replaced by warranty 
Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada
May 2011 - Dec 2016
Oct 2011

4960 mi
Minor dashboard rattle. Part was adjusted and problem solved. 
Dec 2012

16120 mi
TPMS light was coming on for no reason. Sensor replaced. 
Lexus RX in Georgia, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2016
Apr 2015

82800 mi

US $200
rear deck switch 
Apr 2016

102800 mi
electronic messages intermitantly give messages. "Key in car" "moon roof open" "object in close contact" 
Lexus RX in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2022
Oct 2014

53800 mi
Oil leak. Being fixed under warranty. Unknown cost. 
Nov 2017

76000 mi
Apparently there was a service campaign for some sort of oil line - it was done when I had an oil change at the dealers. 

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2011 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

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

Lexus RX in Florida, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Feb 2015

29000 mi
Replacement of Driver side window regulator 
Apr 2016

51000 mi

US $160
Due to the horrible maintained roads in New Mexico I had to have both rear shocks replaced. 
Lexus RX in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015

45880 mi
Support struts for hood were both replaced as the originals could not hold the hood up. Serpentine belt was replaced as old one was worn. 

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2011 Lexus RX 4dr SUV

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

Lexus RX in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2022
Jan 2013

22000 mi
Rear suspension creaking at low speeds over speed bumps, uneven surfaces. Rear trailing arms replaced because of premature wear in bushings with updated bushings. 
Lexus RX in California, United States
Jul 2012 - Oct 2020
Jun 2018

130000 mi

US $3300
Motor mounts replaced 
Lexus RX in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
Apr 2013

33700 mi
Rear trailing arm bushings finally replaced on fourth visit to the dealer to fix squeak over speed bumps. Earlier they claimed noise was normal and lubed them, didn't help for long. Then replaced shocks, didn't help at all. Found solution on this site. 
Lexus RX in Washington, United States
Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

83000 mi

US $250
replaced leaking struts 

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