Auto loans: 2004 Lexus RX
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 2004 Lexus RX for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2004 Lexus RX specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.3L 6-cylinder | 3.3L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.29 | $19.22 |
2004 Lexus RX: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.3 L | 3.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $3,844 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 Lexus RX
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 327 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (77), service brakes (75) and structure (46). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V539000 | 2011-11-09 | engine and engine cooling | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 LEXUS RX400H VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH THE 1MZ-FE OR 3MZ-FE... |
| 11V112000 | 2011-02-24 | vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 LEXUS RX330, RX350, AND RX400H VEHICLES. IF THE FORWARD RETENTION CLIP USED TO SECURE THE FLOOR CARPET COVER, WHICH IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE CENTER CONSOLE, IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY THE COVER MAY LEAN TOWARD... |
| 10V499000 | 2010-10-21 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS LUBRICANTS FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT... |
| 06V253000 | 2006-07-13 | vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND HYBRID VEHICLES, THE TWO RETAINING CLIPS FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE FORWARD CENTER CONSOLE CAN BECOME LOOSE. IF BOTH CLIPS SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR CARPET COVER, THE COVER MAY LEAN TOWARD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING INTERFERENCE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD. |
| 06V023000 | 2006-01-27 | seat belts:rear/other | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE ANCHOR BOLT FOR THE REAR, LEFT-HAND SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DIRECTLY BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT STRENGTH. |
| 04V558000 | 2004-11-22 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. A SILICON OXIDE BUILD-UP OCCURS ON THE CONTACTS INSIDE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, WHICH CAN MAKE IT INOPERABLE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2004 Lexus RX for buyers
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2004 Lexus RX for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Thinking about the 2004 Lexus RX? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Recalls and complaints
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
The numbers in plain words
The engine is the 3.3L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Expect about 35 litres for every 300 km, going by its 11.8 L/100 km combined rating. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $54.87 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Inside and out
Being an SUV, it handles luggage, strollers and sports gear well.
A good match for
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Rent it for a week first
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent the RX for a week and see how it fits your life. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.29 in fuel.
Year and trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Still deciding?
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2004 Lexus RX from us first.
Ask us about the 2004 Lexus RX
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2004 Lexus RX for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2004 Lexus RX
Does CarmaCars sell the 2004 Lexus RX?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2004 Lexus RX before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2004 Lexus RX have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2004 Lexus RX cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3658.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.