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I’m in Alaska, I worked at lexus toyota, for the most part some of the problems you described are noticeable, The water pumps go out early between 85,000 to 120,000 miles. With that you should also change out both idlers , they too will fail , you’ll notice a slight wobble or a bad one. Don’t really see the sun roof drainage problems here, haven’t seen any yet with wheel bearings going out but none have 200,000 miles. The other comparisons I would use is highlander and fav 4 , sienna, since they are similar,,,, the oil cooler hose originally installed from pump should have already been changed out was huge recall on that, the rear line I’ll have to look into we haven’t changed any of those , no electrical problems. Tpms sensors are now going out on tires. If over 10 yrs. we have had to change out some neutral safety switches from corrosion. Hope this helps out.

Just some info for viewers. I own a 2007 rx400h with 125,000. Only issues Ive had are seized footbrake cables £100 from Lexus and a broken rear driveshaft, where I got a 2nd hand off eBay for £60. It's extremely reliable, and effortlessly quick and smooth. Apart from normal tyre wear and brake discs and pads this is a cheap car to maintain. In 4 years of ownership I've probably spent maximum £1000 including labour on maintenance. This has included new tyres, front/ rear discs and pads, timing belt replacement, oil change, filter, handbrake cable. GreT car to own and no significant issues

An excellent round-up of all the common issues. May I add another item, the engine knock sensors can go out and for some reason this will cause jerky gear changes which may lead you to think you have a transmission problem but once replaced the gear changes get smooth again.

so basically engine and transmission are bulletproff, just do the regular maintenance stuff like every other car

Just bought an '05 as my daily driver LOVE it! 😍Thanks for sharing this video!

Well done mate! I can also see your editing skills improving nicely :))

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Spot on review there! Many of the common problems are covered. Spoken from experience here. My dad’s RX300 closing in on 400,000km and still runs like a champ. Hardly anything ever goes wrong except for cracked dashboard which was replaced for free by the dealer and replaced the amplifier for free as well. Apart from that, it is your wear and tear parts.

Thank you frm Ukraine! Inserting pictures of problematic components is AWESOME!

Man, your website is awesome with maintenance videos!

Thanks for the review, looking forward to more!

I was doing some research about getting one of these used, and was amazed at the detail as I watched your video. It became evident pretty quickly about your sense of humor. When John Travolta appeared I nearly lost my bear via my nose.

Enjoyed the video as always! Thanks :D Hyped for more

Thank you for an awesome video and great website - much appreciated!

Good video, as an owner of RX400h I would add rear brake calipers getting jammed as hybrids often use the engine for braking and over time they rear brakes may get that problem. It then costs over 300 euros per caliper plus the new pads.

Always a fan of your channel. Please do Lexus RX350 2009-2015.

Great and accurate review. Only wish I'd seen this before buying my 2004 RX330 some 7 years ago, because a lot of the issues mentioned in this video actually manifested themselves through the years. Would you please do a review on newer Lexus SUVs (from 2015 and up)?

Great video, super helpful as I'm shopping for a used rx. Thanks!!

I will definitely consider buying one, looks like all the possible issues are easy and realatively cheap to fix on the RX 300 model compared to other premium SUVs.

Great video.... awesome service for anyone looking to buy a used lexus!

Learned a lot about this chassis. Thanks!

Very good sir thank your for your knowledge and the effort you put into this production. Respect.

Great video - wish we had it for all cars. Thanks for your work.

Your videos are really well researched and very helpful. Thank you.

Good informative video. Thanks! 🙌🏽

This is one of the best reviews I’ve seen.

One of the best car review video.

I ride a Lexus RX 400 h Year 2007. Now 265.000 km and no special Problems. Battery is ok, 2 Years earlier tested by Toyota. Only the Brakes and disc are a little bit too small. I am very satisfied with the car. Would recommend it any time. Drove now 140.000 km myself since 2012.Thanks for your good rewiew. Just checked everything and its ok.

Thank you! Very good information.

Very good review!

I had a 2004 RX330. Sadly I had to get rid of it due to that horrible, unresponsive (at times) transmission that would shudder and jolt. Really bummed me out because I loved the car tons, but that transmission was borderline a safety issue. I even took it to the dealership to have a TSB applied to the ECM in hopes it would relieve the issue... Nope, nothing. So yeah, had to part ways with it. I recently picked up a 2008 RX400h, the last year of the hybrid. I love it. It's much quicker, very responsive and smooth acceleration, and pretty damn good MPG. Some people hate CVTs... But I personally love them because they are so smooth. Definitely worth the upgrade.

Yeah a Lexus video. Please do buying guide & common issues for Lexus GS (Model: GRL10) . I'm planning to purchase an used GS350 in the future. Thx much appreciated.

Very thorough and concise thank you

Great review! Thank you sir

7:53 your graphics are hilarious

Just bought a 2007 with 186,000 miles in June. I insisted that a big oil leak would have to be fixed or I would pass on the vehicle. The leak turned out to be from behind the timing chain cover. The engine had to be dropped from the vehicle to do the repair. i had them replace the water pump and chain while they had the engine out. the oil cooler lines were leaking, too. Definitely take a close look at the passenger side of the engine for signs of oil leaking from that timing chain cover.

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very good video, following for sure

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WOW an excellent video do have a video on the RX 450h?

great video as usual

Thanks man , I went to see one today and went straight to the areas you mentioned leak and there was water damage everywhere and I didnt buy it. Thank you.

I have an 06 rx 400 with 180k miles and it’s amazingggg! But I will say check for the water leakage. My driver side carpet gets SOAKED in heavy rain. Also had to do the rearward control Arms. Other than that the car purrs like new. Smooth as can be. No regrets!!

Love and support from Saudi Arabia. Love the cat animation

Any chance you can do a review on the newer version of RX? Thank you

Men u are the best...... i was buy this car before two weeks... watch this clip for 5 min.. how much info.. wow ...

I have 2007 RX 350 just had water pump with belt and thermostat replaced $1059 3/12/2022. I also had clog with sun roof water on floor driver side.

Do a review for the RX450h 2009+ please ! I ust want to buy one of those . Great work by the way !

I got the rx350 2nd gen same as this, the water pump went, dealership want £1,800 and private mechanics want £1,000. It’s a big job… I bought the car 6 months ago for £3,000 with 120,000 miles.

it does not have water leak problems, you can just use it as a submarine and this system is designed to release the water if you wanna go back to surface.

Great review. Lots of usefull information. But I would rather point out that hybrid has different kind of "CVT" then many CVTs are there. It's much more reliable then conventional CVT with belt/chain.

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I had a bad leak in my 07. But it was the condensation hose that was clogged

Great Review !! I own a 2008 RX 350 with 240,000kms , bought in 2016 with 150,000 kms . The oil lines had been fixed under warranty . The water pump started to fail at 160,000 kms , how do i know ? , because I checked the DAMM COOLANT LEVEL !! :) . The engine never ran hot ever and after changing to the upgraded water pump , it has run flawlessly . My wife mainly drives the car and we plan to give it to our 14 year old in 4 years time as a very nice, safe, reliable 1st car .Time will tell if it comes close to my 1999 GS 300 with 549,000 kms :)

I love my Lexus. They are great cars

Can you make video about Lexus GX470 and Toyota Prado same generation with 4.0 V6 petrol? Thanks

In the USA the Rx330 had drone noises at low rpm, it seems to have been too much clearance at the exhaust intake in one area. Also noises from under body panels at highway speeds.

We have a 2008 RX350 with 49,000 miles. Flawless (except the dashboard :( )

I really like and support your helpful content about common issues with some cars and how reliable they are But i dont see any american cars on your list The cars that we want to see such as Jeep grand cherokee Ford expedition,explorer Toyotas And so Thanks👍

Thank you friend

Early 1mzfe engines had knock sensor issues. Only replace these with OEM and they should last another 200k. Many times have I seen folks use dorman only to last 3k miles and need the repair job done again which isn't easy at all. Also, the door actuators may fail. Not a hard repair though. Above all, watch for rusty frames.

How would you compare the ride comfort if we have to choose air/normal suspension? Does it make a big differnce with holes and other bumps? What about body roll?

I bought a 2004 Lexus Rx330 with 132000 miles previously owned in Florida. I am replacing the dog bone torque engine mount as my mechanic noticed it was deteriorated when replacing the timing belt and water pump. Is it likely that the lower mounts will all need to be replaced as well well.

Can you do a 4th gen Lexus GS review? I own a 05 rx330 with 230km it’s very reliable only issue is a pinion rack leak

Thank you very much, have been looking forward to your review of this car. Are you aware of any problems with converting the RX300/330/350 to LPG? Thank you again.

When changing the engine oil (5 litres) include a sump plug washer

Thanks for the review, I was waiting for this one since long time. I didn't knew that is has so many small problems and defects, I was planing on buying one, buuuut...

Thanks for the review. Maybe I will keep my Honda Civic a bit more...

Can you make videos buying used Opel Astra and Mazda 3 or Toyota auris

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on the hybrid models look for the ABS actuator, if its making noise constantly that means its on its last legs and expensive to fix,

Hey can u pls make a video about VW B8 passat?😀

I have a lexus rx330 thunderbolt edition 2005 has 185thousand miles had it since December 1 and already a problem check engine vsc traction off light came on two days ago unhooked battery cables and hooked them back up lights went off and was running rough looked and it was out of coolant put coolant in and ran normal next morning cranked it maintenance required light was on and running rough turned it off and barely cranked second time sat for one hour and tow truck guy cranked it drove it onto truck and said seems fine so I don't know what is wrong with the crazy thing I thought my car problems were over for a while my 97 Oldsmobile achieva died but I bought it used and lasted a long time I thought I had made the right choice buying it but now I'm wondering God I'm fed up with computerized cars nothing but problems and money pits I would be better off with a horse and buggy

I bought a really nice key shell off yotamd and it's got a piece of metal through it so the key can't bust the shell

Excellent, thanks. L/S

Planning to buy lexus rx400h 2006, 141000 miles .. but I has gearbox oil leak, is it easy to repair... lexus authorised garage says needs investigation and possibly change of gearbox... pls advice

How do i go even begin going about a burst gas line? It was leaking and then just burst completely. Don’t see much information about this anywhere on how to start the process. Please help. 2006 rx330

I bought a 2005 RX330 from the original owner a year ago with about 88k miles. It's in almost perfect condition with the optional 18" wheels and towing package, which includes a heavy duty radiator and a transmission oil cooler. It does suffer the dashboard cracking which I hardly notice now but it does bother me when I do notice it. The other issue is that the power lift gate will not open reliably. It closes reliably though ; ) I can't tell if it has the under body panel rattling or if the suspension needs to be replaced. I wish it had AWD and bluetooth and I wish it got better gas mileage, but I love the luxury feel and comfort. It has most modern features except automatic cruise control or any intelligent safety features like lane assist. As far as maintenance costs, a Lexus dealer charged me abut $1000 for the 90k mile service which includes replacing the timing belt. They charged me an additional $600 to replace the water pump at the same time. They did not replace the idler pulleys, which they said looked fine and would have charged me an additional $600 at that time. I have driven about 12k miles since then and I think they need to be replaced now as I'm hearing some chirping occasionally on startup now. I very much regret paying them so much money when my local mechanic would have charged me less than a thousand dollars for all that including the pulleys! Other than that I have spent $75 every 5K miles for an oil and filter change plus tire rotation. I'm very happy to have seen this video today as tomorrow I'm getting a NY state inspection and I'm going to ask the mechanic to check for many of these issues so THANK YOU! Oh yeah, almost forgot, I am mostly used to the jerky transmission now, just have to go easy on the gas pedal... I don't think it's the transmission oil because that was changed at 60k or 90k miles.

I had a rx400h for a year with over 250,000kms and the only annoying thing I ever had was the driver door hinge sagging. I had to disable the automated trunk opening/closing Feature, it was painfully slow.

The video you make about a vehicle that's essentially one of the most reliable ever made. You FIND stuff to complain about. Frankly, I'd like to see a 2003-2008 SUV made by ANYBODY that has as few potential issues as this Lexus. Basically, anybody else's vehicle is junkyard material by this age. The fact that you end up having to knit-pick, while admitting that the basic functions of the vehicle (ie. engine, transmission, electrical, body, brake system, etc.) are very high quality, and are generally still working great after all these years is proof enough that these were the best of the best, and are STILL great used vehicles. I've even seen a video of a guy that bought a new Porsche SUV in 2020, and he was IMPRESSED by the driving feel, quality materials, reliability, smoothness and features of a 2006 Lexus RX 350.

My budget is around 8000€ to 9000€, please recommend a good CRV for me. And it most be 2007 to 2011.

Is the sunroof drain problem also on models without a sunroof. not sure if ALL lexus RX models came with a sunroof.

Hi, I have the 2006 RX400h with 137K miles. Only recent (2003) major problem for me was the battery inverter water pump went out which might leave you stranded. Shortly before this, big system alarm came on the dashboard. Had to have car towed to shop. Cost was 700$US. At this point I'm letting the car tell me what I need to repair rather than throwing money on big preventive maintenance items, because I am thinking of replacing it, but it has been a very good car. I was quoted recently $2,000$US for timing belt, engine water pump, and spark plugs. If I do this work, car should be good to go. Thanks.

thanks for the video, i picked up an 04 rx330 with 136k miles for $5500 Candian in 2020, only issue is the fuel economy, i got 16-17 l /100km, its like 13mpg😢

Hmmm I use my 2008 RX400h often. I have had it a year and half. It appears I've got a bad oil leak. I'm under the 200K at 181K. I always do regular oil change, filter as recommended 5K. Not sure, what caused it according to your research I shouldn't be having this issue.

I wish it had push to start like the IS and GS of the same era

This was helpful

400h should cvt be serviced? Who is qualified to do it

Do the fish get electrocuted in the hybrid versions?

Great video as always can you make one for the Lexus CT200h I really wanna buy one !!!

forgot about cracking cylinder head (back one) in 400H - it is common issue

You forgot to mention the expensive ABS brake actuator module that can fail with improper brakepads replacement on the #RX400h. I learnt the hard way 🇰🇪

Thank You Cheif* I am facing power steering leaks now with an RX330 But Engine works like Super Champ.

My reae dvd is skipping when i play something. How can i gix this

BONJOUR sauriez-vous me donner un prix pour une LEXUS rx II XU30 300 3.0i v6 24v 204cv boite auto- ce serait super sympa (héritage) merci beaucoup

Hi DCF, another great review. I have a Rx400h, 262k km going ok. It a bit boring get goes. Average 9.2L /100. Have you got any feed back re the A/C?? Mine is playing up.

you need to do Audi TT 8N quattro :)

Do a review on a CT200H Because:why not?