Representative photoMechanic for a 2008 Lexus RX
Mechanic 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 mechanic
- 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.
Arranging the work for the RX
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For mechanical repairs or maintenance on the 2008 Lexus RX, we connect you with a trusted shop. Tell us what the car is doing, and we find a shop suited to the job.
Your car, your notes
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the RX. If you have the service history of your RX, have it ready for the shop. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Power: the 3.3L 6-cylinder hybrid; drive: all-wheel drive.
How the arrangement works
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Questions to ask the shop
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Good habits for your car
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt.
Ready to ask?
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request mechanic
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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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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