2004 Lexus RX Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Lexus RX, 3% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2004 Lexus rx330. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard two days after the vehicle was purchased. The sensor light shines on and off intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the engine should be checked. The VIN, engine size, and dealer information were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 57,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10198126, filed 2007-08, 57,000 milesEngine cooling: other model years
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 complaintsElectrical system
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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