2004 Lexus RX Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Lexus RX, 5% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,500 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.
“I have had an ongoing issue with my '04 Lexus rx330. I am concerned because the engine needle goes into the red zone almost immediately upon driving the car. I have had to fill up the coolant tank every 3 months. The problem was just diagnosed as a crack in the radiator. I found a TSB for this issue but am the 2nd owner and was never notified. It appears that I am out of the coverage period. Is there cause for concern that this issue could lead to further damage to the car or a sudden driving impairment? Does a TSB = a recall? Lexus has told me that there is nothing they can do for me.”
NHTSA complaint #10558341, filed 2014-01, 115,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10179601Aug 5, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a…
- 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…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% |
| 2025 | 4 | 18% |
| 2024 | 8 | 13% |
| 2023 | 11 | 18% |
| 2022 | 3 | 10% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 5 | 11% |
| 2019 | 7 | 21% |
| 2018 | 4 | 15% |
| 2017 | 10 | 21% |
| 2016 | 5 | 18% |
| 2015 | 5 | 25% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 25% |
| 2011 | 10 | 34% |
| 2010 | 21 | 27% |
| 2009 | 9 | 26% |
| 2008 | 15 | 21% |
| 2007 | 8 | 14% |
| 2006 | 8 | 25% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 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 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 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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