Suspension
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
What Owners Say
"Ball joints went out"
Anonymous, OH (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"had to replace"
Kenneth R., TN (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"During tire purchase the a tire dealer advised me of wear in those items and should have them repaired soon. At my next scheduled maintenance with the dealership, they also detected the problem and I had it repaired"
Anonymous, CA (2006 Lexus RX 400h 3.3-L V6 hybrid)"Needed replacing."
Anonymous, PR (2006 Lexus RX 330.0 3.3-L V6)"The vehicle is elevated about 2" above the normal height. Gap between rear fender well and the tire is 6". Using the original tire size"
H S., CT (2006 Lexus RX 400h 3.3-L V6 hybrid)"I don't have paperwork in front of me for exact wording but it's a known problem with my model. Every time car in shop they pointed out small leak in steering assembly. I've had that fixed years ago and again this year. I also replaced all 4 strut assemblies and you could see the front right boot torn and stuff leaked. I think that bigger problem was with power steering rack. Then alignment didn't last."
Anonymous, ID (2006 Lexus RX 3.3-L V6)"Lexus Service is the problem. This steering column was replaced at 60,000 miles. Then at about 130,000 miles they told me I had a steering issue and it would fail if not replaced. I chose to defer maintenance. Next time I was in they did not even mention it and said it was not an issue. Then 10,000 miles later they say I have a leak. I have had another independent auto mechanic tell me it is fine. I am very disappointed overall in the Lexus dealership service department especially since my car fell out of warranty. I have used the one in Kansas city MO Northland location."
Anonymous, (2006 Lexus RX 3.3-L V6)"Power Steering column had oil leak which required its replacement to pass State Auto Inspection"
Anonymous, VA (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"Leaking Seal, rack replaced. There were no symptoms leak picked up by Mechanic."
Thomas M., CA (2006 Lexus RX 330.0 3.3-L V6)"Pump and hoses failed and needed replacing"
Anonymous, CA (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"On routine service visit, rear struts were found to be leaking and were replaced"
Anonymous, VA (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"Worn out"
Anonymous, MA (2006 Lexus RX 400h 3.3-L V6 hybrid)"Dealership said they needed to be replaced"
Kevin K., VA (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"Right rear strut failed - knocks on some bumps. Will repair soon, but it is not a major concern"
Douglas P., PA (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"worn out I had to replace them"
Robert M., TX (2006 Lexus RX 400h 3.3-L V6 hybrid)"Rear struts replaced. Caused steering wheel vibrations/car vibration"
Anonymous, CA (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"Same ressponse"
Ron B., TX (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"Noise and handling issues"
Anonymous, CA (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"Needed replacement."
Anonymous, PR (2006 Lexus RX 330.0 3.3-L V6)"Needed to replace both control arms due to age"
Anonymous, MA (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"Small oil leak on rack and pinion"
Anonymous, IN (2006 Lexus RX 3.3-L V6)"Normal maintenance that was required on the vehicle. We have VERY crappy roads in Winnipeg and suspensions on all vehicles take a beating."
Anonymous, MB (2006 Lexus RX 3.3-L V6)"Entire rack and pinion needed replacing"
Anonymous, CA (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"The car would not turn easily on one direction"
Jeffrey W., TX (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"Right side steering linkage boot was ripped and seals were leaking"
Anonymous, VA (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"IT was more like a leak and it has been fixed by the dealer which we paid for since it was not under warranty. The problem is 100% corrected"
Shirley P., CO (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"Had to replace"
SUSn H., FL (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"Worn, cost $900 to fix"
Anonymous, NE (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"Boot cover no longer protecting equipment"
Anonymous, KS (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"The electric power steering ceased working after brushing a curb during a turn & steering was totally disabled. Two months later the front struts were leaking oil and replaced. Cost for repairs were outrageous"
Anonymous, VA (2006 Lexus RX 400h 3.3-L V6 hybrid)"Had to replace the rack and pinion"
Dan R., OH (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"Rack & pinion had to be replaced due to leakage. Non-serviceable part"
Michael K., TX (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"Car would only turn easily in one direction, very difficult in the other direction"
Jeffrey W., TX (2006 Lexus RX 330.0 3.3-L V6)"A few months after fixing all suspension problems and getting an alignment after changing strut assemblies the wheel vibrates at higher speeds"
Anonymous, ID (2006 Lexus RX 3.3-L V6)"front tires more worn than rear tires, although they seem to be wearing evenly. About 26,000 miles on Continental Extreme's - replaced at 34,000 miles, now 60,000 on vehicle"
H S., CT (2006 Lexus RX 400h 3.3-L V6 hybrid)"Front right tire wears faster than the other 3 tires and reduces a tires life by 80% even when the spare tire is included in the scheduled rotation sequence"
Anonymous, WA (2006 Lexus RX 400h 3.3-L V6 hybrid)"Tires need to be replaced every 25000 mi"
Anonymous, OR (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"Strut problem resulted in wheel balance problems - new tires + wheels balanced"
Anonymous, CA (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)"The left rear bearing failed at about 82000 miles"
Anonymous, WA (2006 Lexus RX 330 3.3-L V6)
"Car drifts right or left intermittently, does not maintain a straight track."
Anonymous, AK (2006 Lexus RX 330.0 3.3-L V6)