Suspension Problems of Lexus Rx400h

Lexus Rx400h owners have reported 4 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Lexus Rx400h

Problem Category Number of Problems
Suspension problems
2
Front Suspension problems
1
Suspension Noise problems
1

Recently reported Suspension problems of Lexus Rx400h

The Suspension problem

As I was driving, when I pressed the brakes I could hear a grinding noise and did not feel enough pressure on the brake pedal, I got scared and slowed down my speed. It turned out that according to the agency service shop, the brake actuator needs to be replaced since it does not provide enough   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

Vehicle pulls to the right. It was 4-wheel aligned following initial delivery & also at ~22k miles by the dealer. At 22k miles, the dealer told me that the front tires were worn severely inboard and the rear has some of the same indications (they were previously rotated from the front).   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

In Aug 2013 I noticed every time I passed over a small bump that a loud clunk would emit from the rear suspension. It happened whenever I pass over a bump or a chuck hole. It doesn't seem speed related. It sounds to me as if the rear suspension is bottoming out or loose.   Read details...




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