2004 Lexus RX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,959miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Lexus RX, 3% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,959 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2004 Lexus RX 330 had a complete breakdown on december 6, 2006 with just over 43,000 miles. Vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. They said that the battery was completely dead and had to be replaced. This shouldn't happen in this newer luxury vehicle. They replaced the battery which was under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10175670, filed 2006-12, 39,959 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164328Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process…
- 10133651Nov 21, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be…
- 10131835Mar 23, 2017Dealer Daily: Rev March 23, 2017 Voluntary Extension of Warranty Coverage for Cracked and/or Sticky/Melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a Result of Heat or Humidity.
- 10131834Mar 22, 2017Warranty Policy Bulletin POL14-11: REVISED December 10, 2014: Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of…
- 10131833Mar 22, 2017Dealer Daily: Voluntary Extension of Warranty Coverage for Cracked and/or Sticky/Melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a Result of Heat or Humidity.
- 10134373Dec 17, 2015WPB: Background: Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. In Mid-December, 2014 Lexus…
- 10205331Jul 7, 2014Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205329Jul 4, 2014Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
- 10205327Jun 12, 2014Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 58% |
| 2025 | 6 | 27% |
| 2024 | 19 | 32% |
| 2023 | 10 | 16% |
| 2022 | 6 | 21% |
| 2021 | 4 | 6% |
| 2020 | 4 | 9% |
| 2019 | 6 | 18% |
| 2018 | 3 | 12% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 4 | 14% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 3 | 16% |
| 2012 | 3 | 25% |
| 2011 | 4 | 14% |
| 2010 | 6 | 8% |
| 2009 | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 | 5 | 7% |
| 2007 | 9 | 16% |
| 2006 | 10 | 31% |
| 2005 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Lexus RX
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Lexus RX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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