2011 Lexus RX Engine Problems

“My 2011 Lexus RX 350 has a front timing cover leak. To fix the front timing cover leak, the dealership has an estimated price of $4,000.00. In order to replace a gasket on the timing cover, many accessories and parts needs to be removed. I think it is a safety issue if the engine is losing oil and it stops running. I also believe that it is a poor engineering design, or a manufacturer error. In order to replace a simple gasket, it requires monumental effort and expense. There are many other gaskets in the car engine that are easily accessible and lasts much longer.”

“Our 2011 Lexus RX 350 oil cooler line failed causing engine damage. A family member was driving and the loss of motor oil could have locked the engine and caused an accident. Lexus is willing to pay for the part, but not repair the damage caused by the failed oil cooler line.”

“Oil poured out under vehicle under right side passenger side from oil cooler line overnight in my garage. Lexus stated that I was lucky that this did not occur while driving as oil would have blown completely out due to the pressurized line and damaged the engine. There was no warning lights on. I backed the car out of the garage leaving a stream of oil and discovered the problem. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership as I never saw anything like this. …”

“I made a 6-mile trip from my garage and back (12 miles total). The next day, my neighbor asked me to come outside to inspect my driveway where I found a trailing stream of oil. The oil leak was substantial enough to visibly observe an unbroken ribbon of oil spanning the entire length of the asphalt street leading to my driveway and a large pool of oil where I waited momentarily for the garage door to open. Needless to say, I then discovered a large pool of oil under the front of the engine on the passenger side. It was the lower oil cooling line. …”

“My 2011 Lexus RX350 was running fine as I ran errands for groceries and other items around town one day. Then, out of the blue, I realized that after returning home and parking in my garage, there was a trail of oil in my driveway, leading to my vehicle. I looked under the engine area and noticed a pool of oil. I had a certified mobile mechanic come to my home and provide a diagnosis. This diagnosis was that a hole had formed in the rubber Engine Oil Cooler Line, and drained nearly all the oil in my engine. He mentioned that one more mile and I could have had total engine failure. …”