Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 2012 Lexus RX
Car diagnostics for the 2012 Lexus RX: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.0 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Lexus RX for car diagnostics
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2012 Lexus RX: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 31 | 29 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 28 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 34 | 25 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,850 | US$2,950 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,480 | $2,574 | $3,534 | $3,658 |
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 2012 Lexus RX
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (11), service brakes (10) and electrical system (8). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V054000 | 2014-02-12 | electronic stability control (esc) | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the RX
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For a diagnostic check on the 2012 Lexus RX, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Your RX and the shop
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. If you have the service history of your RX, have it ready for the shop. It is powered by the 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid, with front-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
Keep moving meanwhile
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Small things that help
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
Over to you
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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