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2013 Lexus RX repairs by problem area
Engine (13%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 52 repairs.
2013 Lexus RX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Lexus RX
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| Lexus RX in Washington, United States Feb 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| May 20132000 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. | ||
2013 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus RX in Colorado, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201525000 mi | I was having transmission issues. The techs said it was normal but it was the reason I sold it. | ||
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada May 2016 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Mar 201851460 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 | ||
2013 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Lexus RX in Georgia, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Feb 201761000 miUS $100 | Noise from steering. Adjusted. | ||
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States May 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
| May 201639000 mi | Driver side door lock actuator failed to lock and unlock driver door. | ||
| Lexus RX in Saudi Arabia Sep 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Oct 201638440 mi﷼1000 | Suspension started to leak oil | ||
| Lexus RX in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Sep 20136000 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 201415000 mi | A/C stops cooling occasionally while driving. Dealer unable to replicate issue. | ||
| Lexus RX in Georgia, United States Apr 2013 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Oct 201416000 mi | battery would not hold a charge. Dealer replaced battery under warranty. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Jan 2018 - Sep 2024 | |||
| Feb 2024163000 miUS $200 | The mounting clips that hold the rear bumper cover had cracked. | ||
| Lexus RX in Alabama, United States Nov 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Mar 20132000 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 20135000 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 201632000 mi | Driver side visor light did not work | ||
| Dec 201640000 mi | Parking assist worked intermittently | ||
2013 Lexus RX 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus RX in Ontario, Canada May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201629140 mi | Rattle on passenger door, dealer found loose screw and tightened it. | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201531000 mi | Driver side b-pillar area squeaks. It sounds like coming for driver side rear door.. but can't tell. | ||
| Aug 201641000 mi | Passenger side front window motor noisy and dealers replaced new motor under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201759000 miUS $120 | Front alignment off and caused outer front tires worn out quicker. | ||
| Lexus RX in Michigan, United States Apr 2017 - Nov 2023 | |||
| Jun 201849459 miUS $225 | Right rear shock absorber was leaking, replaced. | ||
| May 202276000 miUS $31 | Replaced Front Hood Struts. | ||
| Aug 202279000 miUS $7771 | Replace both Knock Sensors. Both Head Gaskets were leaking coolant and were replaced. | ||
| Nov 202281000 miUS $30 | Replaced Rear Latch Struts. | ||
| Jan 202382000 miUS $170 | Replaced Left Rear Schock Absorber. | ||
| Jun 202384000 miUS $180 | Repair Heat Shield for Rear Catalytic Converter. | ||
| Lexus RX in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2017 - Aug 2017 | |||
| May 201770000 miUS $1100 | needed new brakes | ||
| Lexus RX in Michigan, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201755000 miUS $180 | Test Battery and charging system. Battery failed load test (bad cell) Replace Battery | ||
| Feb 201856554 miUS $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 201967000 miUS $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 201541100 mi | headlight broken, headlight computer replaced | ||
| Lexus RX in Connecticut, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jan 201539000 mi | Replaced ignition coil under warranty. | ||
| Lexus RX in North Carolina, United States Nov 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Interior rattles from pillar and passenger window. | ||
| Mar 20132000 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. | ||
| Lexus RX in Nebraska, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 20135000 mi | drivers door wind noise. Second time. First time they couldn't hear it. | ||
| Apr 20136800 mi | Driver door wind noise. There is still some noise but OK. | ||
| Lexus RX in Minnesota, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201518300 mi | Leaking rear shocks. Both rears replaced free to me under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201623000 mi | One proximity sensor failed | ||
| Lexus RX in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 201645000 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 Connecticut, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 201554000 mi | Faulty oil control valve, error code P0015. | ||
| Jul 201663300 miUS $500 | Rear seat bracket was lose and rattling. | ||
| May 201777000 miUS $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 201881000 miUS $600 | Rear left shock was leaking at only 79,000 miles. Replaced pair of rear shocks. | ||
| Jul 202198000 miUS $500 | Gas cylinders for the hood and for the rear hatch no longer help up hood and rear hatch reps. | ||
| Lexus RX in Florida, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 201414700 mi | Chrome inside rear light fixture was deteriorating. | ||
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 201422700 mi | Nav fan is making abnormal noises under very cold conditions. Unable to duplicate while in dealer's possession. | ||
| Mar 201641000 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 California, United States May 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 20146000 mi | Bad coil pack | ||
| Lexus RX in Illinois, United States Oct 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Oct 201640000 mi | Blind spot monitor in passenger side mirror was malfunctioning | ||
| Lexus RX in California, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 20135000 mi | Infotainment System | ||
| Jun 201511000 mi | Backup Cam occasionally failing and Infotainment reboot; Problem could not be recreated nor did computer have a log of the failures | ||
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