Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2016–2022 Lexus RX. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Groaning, barking or knocking from the pedal area during light braking or when releasing the pedal; sometimes warning lights later on.
Brake gently several times at low speed, then ease off the pedal in slow traffic or while manoeuvring.
£2,800
Creaking or squeaking from the rear over speed humps, rough roads or driveway ramps.
Drive slowly over a few small bumps or speed humps with the windows slightly open.
£1,400
Clicking dash, flashing warnings, erratic windows or a car that appears dead even though the hybrid battery is not the problem.
Start the car from cold, switch it off, leave it for a short period with normal accessories used, then restart it.
£450
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2016–2022 Lexus RX, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually