Lexus RX: Common Problems & Reliability Guide (South Africa)
Also covers: RX 350, RX 450h, RX350, RX450h
These are issues documented for the Lexus RX in general - things to check for, not a diagnosis of any particular car. Whether a specific car has one depends on its age, mileage, service history and how it was used.
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Check This Vehicle Free →VVT-i Oil Line Rubber Section Degradation (Leak)
Symptoms to watch for
- Visible oil seepage/leak near the VVT-i oil line/oil cooler pipe area at the front of the engine
- Oil spots under the vehicle or a faint burning-oil smell, per real independent owner reports
- Low oil level between services if the leak is not caught early
What To Check
Not detectable on a normal test drive - this is a slow oil seepage/leak found on visual inspection of the engine bay or through oil level/top-up history, not a driving symptom.
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This guide summarises documented, sourced findings for the Lexus RX generally. It is not an assessment of any specific vehicle - mileage, service history and condition vary by example. A full AutoLytiQs™ report checks a specific listing for sale against this data plus a live South African market valuation, to tell you whether that exact vehicle is a good buy.