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Buyer Guide · Jun 6, 2026

2008 · LexusRX 400h

Asking price$0
Public guide
Asking$8,700
Mileage131,000 mi
Engine3.3L 6-Cylinder
TransmissionCVT
DrivetrainAWD
BodySUV

What the data shows

The 2008 Lexus RX 400h is a generally reliable luxury SUV with a proven hybrid system. Budget for a timing belt service if not recently completed, and be aware the hybrid battery may need attention in the coming years. The asking price is in line with the market.

Red flags

  • High Mileage Hybrid Battery

    original packs often degrade by this age, $2k+ replacement

  • Timing Belt Due

    critical service if not done recently, $800–1200

Green flags

  • Proven Hybrid System

    Toyota's hybrid synergy drive is known for longevity

What’s costing this car points

Every car starts at 10. Each problem below takes points off. Serious and expensive problems take more, and so do problems that usually show up at about the miles this car has now.

  • Timing Belt Service
    $800 to $1,200 to fix
    −2.7
  • Hybrid Battery Degradation
    $2,000 to $3,500 to fix
    −1.1
  • Inverter Coolant Pump Failure
    $500 to $800 to fix
    −0.4
  • 3 smaller items
    −0.4
Fixing the top three$3,300 to $5,500
5.4/10
ReliabilityWeak

8.8 if the top three turn out fine. Ask the seller for repair records.

Deal0.0
6 open issues
Critical
01
Major
03
Caution
02

Cross-referenced 6 citations across 6 findings, including 4 owner-report sources.

6 Findings6 open, 1 critical

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