Representative photoEngine repair for a 2008 Lexus RX
Engine repair for the 2008 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
- 9.4 to 12.4 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 2008 Lexus RX for engine repair
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2008 Lexus RX: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 27 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 25 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 30 | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,300 | US$3,300 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $2,914 | $4,130 | $4,340 |
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 2008 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 253 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (38), unknown or other (35) and structure (34). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V396000 | 2013-09-04 | hybrid propulsion system: inverter | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Engine repair: how we help
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For engine work on the 2008 Lexus RX, we connect you with a trusted shop. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Your RX and the shop
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.3L 6-cylinder hybrid. It uses the 3.3L 6-cylinder hybrid and all-wheel drive.
Who does what
You approve the shop's quote before any work. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
A car meanwhile
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
Before the shop starts
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Between shop visits
Check that all lights work every few weeks. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can.
Ready to ask?
Tell us the job and the car, and a person replies.
Request engine repair
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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