Power Train Related Problems of the 2004 Lexus RX

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2004 Lexus RX. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle shudder (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Lexus RX


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2004 Lexus RX

The Automatic Transmission problem

I'm encountering the same transmission hesitation , jumping and revving when shifting in the lower gears as many others have reported. I have had the software update without effect. The dealer now is insulting me by claiming the use of regular gas may be the cause.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

Lexus has had problems with brake vibration, they have issued a TSB but all they are doing is throwing new rotors and pads. This is not addressing the real issue at hand. Brake vibration can cause a car to go off the road when there is ice or snow on the ground and once the car starts slipping in   Read details...

The Power Train problem

Dealership inspection. Disclosure-satisfactory throughout the list actual inspector-visible leaks to the naked eye when looking under the car. I was misled in this purchase as there are problems with this vehicle that were not disclosed to me before purchase.   Read details...


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