2004 LEXUS RX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
55
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 LEXUS RX
The 2004 LEXUS RX has received a total of 55 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structure (10 complaints), Unknown Or Other (7 complaints), and Air Bags (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 LEXUS RX
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 LEXUS RX, potentially affecting up to 728,544 vehicles.
Recall 10V499000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
| 728,544 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A...
Consequence: A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND OVERTIME A DEGRADATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAL WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 AND LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 LEXUS RX
55 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 LEXUS RX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptivemobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Dashboard crack in 2024, that started on passenger side near air vent, expanded recently causing the "passenger air bag off" alert to light up and stay on continually. If I were to have a passenger at the time of an accident, the air bag might not deploy, which would be a safety issue. This could possibly lead to a liability issue, so I have not had any passengers but that isn't sustainable, so I contacted the dealer. I was told that the previous recall for cracked dashboards ended in 2017 and that it was cosmetic only, not safety related, but that the part was available for $964.50, not including labor, tax, etc. I feel that a safety related recall should be issued, the previously known dash cracking problem didn't end when their recall did, the fact that my vehicle is primarily garaged preserved the interior integrity, I don't believe I should be penalized for my dash not cracking 8 years earlier. Thank you for your consideration.
Dashboard crack in 2024, that started on passenger side near air vent, expanded recently causing the "passenger air bag off" alert to light up and stay on continually. If I were to have a passenger at the time of an accident, the air bag might not deploy, which would be a safety issue. This could possibly lead to a liability issue, so I have not had any passengers but that isn't sustainable, so I contacted the dealer. I was told that the previous recall for cracked dashboards ended in 2017 and that it was cosmetic only, not safety related, but that the part was available for $964.50, not including labor, tax, etc. I feel that a safety related recall should be issued, the previously known dash cracking problem didn't end when their recall did, the fact that my vehicle is primarily garaged preserved the interior integrity, I don't believe I should be penalized for my dash not cracking 8 years earlier. Thank you for your consideration.
Power steering very stiff and difficult to steer vsc light on and air bags light goes on and off and unknown cause.
Power steering very stiff and difficult to steer vsc light on and air bags light goes on and off and unknown cause.
Power steering very stiff and difficult to steer vsc light on and air bags light goes on and off and unknown cause.
Safety Rating for the 2004 LEXUS RX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 LEXUS RX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 LEXUS RX
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 LEXUS RX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LEXUS1 — STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
Warranty Enhancement Program - ZLD Phase 2,3 & 4 Part Replacement Available for all Models - Extention of Warranty Coverage for Cracked and/or Sticky/Melting Dashboards ( Inst krukment Panels) as a Result of Heat or Humidity.
WPB-POL-14-10 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
LEXUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE HEADLAMP MOISTURE AND A WARRANTY (PHASE 2) HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR REPLACEMENT OF AFFECTED HEADLAMP HOUSING. MODEL 2004-2009 RX. *PE REVISED UPDATE 10/10/14. *PE
L-SB-0008-10 OBS — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE - MAY 21, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
L-SB-0019-14 Rev — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
TSB: While some condensation in the headlamp is normal and should be expected, certain 2004 - 2009 RX vehicles may exhibit a condition where excess moisture forms on the interior of the headlamp housing. Examples of excess moisture are: * Pooling of water at the bottom of the headlamp that...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 LEXUS RX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS RX
- 1999 LEXUS RX — 41 complaints
- 2000 LEXUS RX — 30 complaints
- 2001 LEXUS RX — 25 complaints
- 2002 LEXUS RX — 13 complaints
- 2003 LEXUS RX — 4 complaints
- 2004 LEXUS RX (current)
- 2005 LEXUS RX — 39 complaints
- 2006 LEXUS RX — 52 complaints
- 2007 LEXUS RX — 78 complaints
- 2008 LEXUS RX — 82 complaints
- 2009 LEXUS RX — 42 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints
- LEXUS RX330 — 659 total complaints