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#BS-2004-LEXRX-387C

2004 Lexus Rx

Based on reports from 55 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
55
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
43
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 55 complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the StructureHIGH

10 owners reported structure issues — failures commonly reported around 68K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

7
0–30K
7
30–60K
6
60–90K
7
90–120K
5
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (7 reports) • Median: 68K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Structure10 (18%)
Other7 (13%)
Airbags6 (11%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission4 (7%)
Lights4 (7%)
Brakes3 (5%)
Speed Control2 (4%)
Engine2 (4%)

2004 Lexus Rx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus Rx, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 68,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 68K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus Rx, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus Rx, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus Rx, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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10
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12
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25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Lexus Rx. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

10V499000Nov 2010

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS LUBRICANTS FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON. IF THIS OCCURS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COULD SLOWLY LEAK FROM THE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2004 Lexus Rx vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

55

Class avg

375

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 55 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2004 Lexus Rx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Lexus Rx?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Lexus Rx is related to the structure, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Lexus Rx reliable?
The 2004 Lexus Rx has 55 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Lexus Rx problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Lexus Rx have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Lexus Rx has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lexus Rx problems start?
Based on 35 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 68,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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