Driver's side rear shock replaced AGAIN
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Driver
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Driver's side rear shock replaced AGAIN
Hello all,
Had the rear driver's side shock absorber (or strut, can't remember) replace under warranty in July 2015. Took the rig into get service (at Toyota) and was told THAT shock was leaking and needed to be replaced. Lexus dealer tells me the car is no longer under warranty so it could be on me. I have to say, I'm not impressed with the reliability of this gen RX. Our 1st gen RX was more reliable than this. Tomorrow I head to the Lexus dealer to find out if they will cover it.
Anybody else go through the same situation?
Had the rear driver's side shock absorber (or strut, can't remember) replace under warranty in July 2015. Took the rig into get service (at Toyota) and was told THAT shock was leaking and needed to be replaced. Lexus dealer tells me the car is no longer under warranty so it could be on me. I have to say, I'm not impressed with the reliability of this gen RX. Our 1st gen RX was more reliable than this. Tomorrow I head to the Lexus dealer to find out if they will cover it.
Anybody else go through the same situation?
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The OEM shock is only about $40 delivered from one of the discount online Lexus dealers such as myLparts.com or lexuspartsnow.com
The installation cost should be about half an hour per shock. I replaced both of mine in my garage with a floor jack in less than an hour.
It is so easy to replace, just buy one online and take it to any local gas station as they can easily handle this at a much lower hourly rate than a dealer.
The installation cost should be about half an hour per shock. I replaced both of mine in my garage with a floor jack in less than an hour.
It is so easy to replace, just buy one online and take it to any local gas station as they can easily handle this at a much lower hourly rate than a dealer.
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Driver
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From: Chester Springs, PA
The OEM shock is only about $40 delivered from one of the discount online Lexus dealers such as myLparts.com or lexuspartsnow.com
The installation cost should be about half an hour per shock. I replaced both of mine in my garage with a floor jack in less than an hour.
It is so easy to replace, just buy one online and take it to any local gas station as they can easily handle this at a much lower hourly rate than a dealer.
The installation cost should be about half an hour per shock. I replaced both of mine in my garage with a floor jack in less than an hour.
It is so easy to replace, just buy one online and take it to any local gas station as they can easily handle this at a much lower hourly rate than a dealer.
Thanks for the response! Next time (hopefully not), I'll do what you suggest (buy online and have an indy shop do the work)
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Toyota quoted me $45 and $75 to install. Not bad since I don't have the time/proper jack stand to do the job. Anyway, I find it absurd that it go bad after 1.5 years of use. Hopefully Lexus replaces it gratis, if not, back to Toyota.
Thanks for the response! Next time (hopefully not), I'll do what you suggest (buy online and have an indy shop do the work)
Thanks for the response! Next time (hopefully not), I'll do what you suggest (buy online and have an indy shop do the work)
They have been great at going an extra mile for me when I needed help with my vehicles
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It could be worse, just think how many times you'd be in the shop if you owned a Dodge! If that's the worst problem you've had with a Lexus I wouldn't be too concerned. All makes have some sort of issue but this shock issue is minor compared to what happens with other brands. Go look at the Cadillac forum and see what issues their having with the new $90k CT6's!
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Another option is to post in Lexus Customer Service forum that is not a part of CL:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...r-service-271/
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Certainly!
Another option is to post in Lexus Customer Service forum that is not a part of CL:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...r-service-271/
Another option is to post in Lexus Customer Service forum that is not a part of CL:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...r-service-271/
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Driver
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Well, it turns out the broken shock isn't the drivers side (which was replaced last year), but the passenger side (never replaced to my knowledge). I had them take me to the car while it was on the lift. The shock was completely wet. UUrghh. Lexus wants $330 plus tax. Toyota wants something like $125.
Another issue popped up: They say the timing belt cover is leaking. Sure enough, they shined a light into the side of the motor (passenger side) and saw what looked like relatively new oil on the side of the motor. Something I left out, I have the Toyota dealer a day before change the oil and filter. I think it's a major overlook if Toyota didn't see it, or maybe it's as simple as the tech spilling some oil while filling it???????? Anyway, the Lexus dealer quoted me $3,300 to repair it. They are going to talk to Lexus corporate (the one who handles extended warranty) to see if they will warranty it. Our warranty ran out in April 2015, I'm not going to hold me breath. I have an indy shop in mind to do the repair if indeed the timing belt cover is leaking. So yeah,.............
I'm very discouraged at the Lexus reliability we are experiencing with this rig. I still stand by it, but...............................
I'll update as this goes .
Another issue popped up: They say the timing belt cover is leaking. Sure enough, they shined a light into the side of the motor (passenger side) and saw what looked like relatively new oil on the side of the motor. Something I left out, I have the Toyota dealer a day before change the oil and filter. I think it's a major overlook if Toyota didn't see it, or maybe it's as simple as the tech spilling some oil while filling it???????? Anyway, the Lexus dealer quoted me $3,300 to repair it. They are going to talk to Lexus corporate (the one who handles extended warranty) to see if they will warranty it. Our warranty ran out in April 2015, I'm not going to hold me breath. I have an indy shop in mind to do the repair if indeed the timing belt cover is leaking. So yeah,.............
I'm very discouraged at the Lexus reliability we are experiencing with this rig. I still stand by it, but...............................
I'll update as this goes .
Well, it turns out the broken shock isn't the drivers side (which was replaced last year), but the passenger side (never replaced to my knowledge). I had them take me to the car while it was on the lift. The shock was completely wet. UUrghh. Lexus wants $330 plus tax. Toyota wants something like $125.
Another issue popped up: They say the timing belt cover is leaking. Sure enough, they shined a light into the side of the motor (passenger side) and saw what looked like relatively new oil on the side of the motor. Something I left out, I have the Toyota dealer a day before change the oil and filter. I think it's a major overlook if Toyota didn't see it, or maybe it's as simple as the tech spilling some oil while filling it???????? Anyway, the Lexus dealer quoted me $3,300 to repair it. They are going to talk to Lexus corporate (the one who handles extended warranty) to see if they will warranty it. Our warranty ran out in April 2015, I'm not going to hold me breath. I have an indy shop in mind to do the repair if indeed the timing belt cover is leaking. So yeah,.............
I'm very discouraged at the Lexus reliability we are experiencing with this rig. I still stand by it, but...............................
I'll update as this goes .
Another issue popped up: They say the timing belt cover is leaking. Sure enough, they shined a light into the side of the motor (passenger side) and saw what looked like relatively new oil on the side of the motor. Something I left out, I have the Toyota dealer a day before change the oil and filter. I think it's a major overlook if Toyota didn't see it, or maybe it's as simple as the tech spilling some oil while filling it???????? Anyway, the Lexus dealer quoted me $3,300 to repair it. They are going to talk to Lexus corporate (the one who handles extended warranty) to see if they will warranty it. Our warranty ran out in April 2015, I'm not going to hold me breath. I have an indy shop in mind to do the repair if indeed the timing belt cover is leaking. So yeah,.............
I'm very discouraged at the Lexus reliability we are experiencing with this rig. I still stand by it, but...............................
I'll update as this goes .
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Driver
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: Chester Springs, PA
Thanks everyone for your replies!
saga continues........ LOL.
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its a piece of cake to replace them yourself. get the kyb, much smoother ride than oem tokico shocks..by the way, i still have my oem rear shocks i took off mine. no leaks and very clean, and only 28k on them. if you want them you can have them free.
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Here is some information on the infamous timing cover oil leak. http://carspecmn.com/toyota-and-lexu...nd-highlander/
If just a small leak, I would just monitor it as it probably will take years to get much worse.
I can think of better things to do with $3000. Maybe trade for a different vehicle....
If just a small leak, I would just monitor it as it probably will take years to get much worse.
I can think of better things to do with $3000. Maybe trade for a different vehicle....
Last edited by Clutchless; Dec 9, 2016 at 09:20 AM.
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Driver
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: Chester Springs, PA
Here is some information on the infamous timing cover oil leak. http://carspecmn.com/toyota-and-lexu...nd-highlander/
If just a small leak, I would just monitor it as it probably will take years to get much worse.
I can think of better things to do with $3000. Maybe trade for a different vehicle....
If just a small leak, I would just monitor it as it probably will take years to get much worse.
I can think of better things to do with $3000. Maybe trade for a different vehicle....
Well, I got a call from the dealer and they told me that Lexus would foot the bill for the leaking timing cover (not including the shock). That's is huge as it gets being that the warranty expired, then again, I wonder if they took into consideration that our family has been customers since 1991 and have bought 5 Lexus vehicles since then (2 LS400s, 1 RX300, 1RX350, 1 ES350). Whatever the case:
Lexus confidence RESTORED!
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I used to do lemon law work for a couple of Japanese car companies and it does help you obtain better coverage from the dealer like you did if you are a loyal repeat purchaser and service department customer. They will recommend Lexus cover things that they may not recommend for a first time or infrequent customer.
I am curious as to how far out of warranty you are? Was it by time or mileage? I think the longer power train warranty may apply to the timing cover, but have not researched that issue.
I am curious as to how far out of warranty you are? Was it by time or mileage? I think the longer power train warranty may apply to the timing cover, but have not researched that issue.