Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Lexus RX

Lexus RX owners have reported 139 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (100 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine oil leaking (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of Lexus RX

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

The contact owns a 2009 Lexus Rx 350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment with the check engine oil warning light illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions.   Read details...

The Engine Oil Leaking problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Lexus Rx350. The contact's wife stated that upon accelerating the vehicle after exiting a roundabout, an unknown dust substance began to emit from the exhaust pipe without warning. The contact's wife drove to a gas station and discovered that the oil was empty.   Read details...

The Water Pump problem

Check engine light came on on highway. Within a few miles, the hood began to smoke, so immediately pulled over. Towed to mechanic and was told water pump failure caused engine to overheat. Engine is destroyed.   Read details...

The Engine Noise problem

On June 3rd, 2020 I got my 2008 Lexus Rx 350 serviced for 115,000 mile service at johnson Lexus of raleigh. I have had my car serviced religiously at the same dealer since I bought it brand new in 2008. It cost about $250, on June 13th I noticed large amount of engine oil under the car.   Read details...

The Check Engine Light On problem

Check engine light kept coming on. Took to dealership and they said they repaired problems. Was accelerating from stop light on busy city street, highway frontage road and engine died in middle of intersection causing no power or steering and had to come/coast to final stop with no power or   Read details...




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