Lexus Rx400h owners have reported 4 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
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 air/pressure when I brake at a low speeds (it's worn out), plus the cv axle on driver's side is leaking. My point is, it costs me over $3,000 dlls to repair with only 1 year labor/parts warranty; I read that brake actuators for 2006, 2007. & 2008 Rx400h Lexus and Toyota highlander models came out defective, that once they get replaced, they will fail again most likely within a year and Lexus has not done anything about it, pretending that there is nothing wrong with it, allowing us to drive our vehicles like that while having our lives at risk. I al so read that mechanics working for Lexus companies have stated that Lexus spends millions of dollars on brake actuators alone because they get replaced too often. Please investigate this issue and if possible force Toyota/Lexus to do a massive recall. I do not have the money nor can't afford to pay this much money to repair it. I am still making payments towards the cost of the vehicle, over $15,000 about 3 years ago and I do not think this is fair. I am the only driver, live in a small city, and do not drive it much.
The spare tire came loose, dragged and ultimately disengaged from the under carriage of my car while driving on a four-lane hwy. Thankfully, it did not kill anyone. Also, thank goodness it didn't get caught under my rear tire causing me to have an accident.
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While driving back home from a road trip I noticed that the steering wheel started to shake and I heard a knocking noise. I was driving approximately 50-60mph. I slowed down and tried to pull over but before I could do so, my front passenger wheel (the entire rim and tire) broke off of the car. Luckily I had enough momentum and was able to pull the car over safely to the grassy shoulder. I purchased my car used back in 2012 and it only had 28,000 miles on it. This vehicle has always been serviced at a Lexus dealership (by the previous owners and by myself since I purchased the vehicle). I do not understand how anything like this could have happened. Luckily no one in my vehicle was injured and that the other drivers on the road were able to maneuver around my car and the tire that flew across three lanes of traffic on the highway I was driving on. The repairs to the vehicle was approximately $4,000.