2008 RX 400h 163,000 Mile Review
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- This is the first Lexus Hybrid! It's still running like-new after all these years AND miles. What a gem of durability, reliability, economy, and of course LUXURY. It is still on its first hybrid battery to boot!
My 2008 RX400h has 246k miles and is running strong on the original hybrid battery. Outside of routine maintenance, I’ve replaced a radiator fan, front wheel bearings, rear hatch struts, and the hatch handle, which had disintegrated into a mess that left gummy black rubber on fingers when used.
It’s had the timing belt and water pump replaced twice. That’s the most expensive routine maintenance item to watch out for when buying a high mileage older Lexus.
Mine is 175k and I have re-done most of the brakes, and radiator under warranty. I swapped that hatch handle too. Spark plugs at 170k. Rear struts soon for me! I think I'm going to save up and do the timing belt and water pump at 200k. Hybrid battery I got tested and still has about 70% of its original capacity! What an incredible car!
Where did you get the rear hatch rubber? Mine is starting to go.
@quentinikuta9422 lexus parts has the rubber that comes with the switch and wiring and you can easily pop the switch out
I have a 2008 RX400H, and it's black and beautiful. It's a 14 year old Lexus that still looks better than most new cars on the road. I recently had a new abs actuator installed, timing belt kit, new tire and tpms, battery, oil change, still have to do emergency brake repair and replace HID bulbs and she will be all set for 200,000 mile mark repair/maintenance list. She just hit 205k. Original hybrid battery. (knock on wood). I live in New England, and there is nothing like stepping out of the cold winter air into a Lexus with heated leather seats. ☺️ I also like the way the HID headlights move around when you turn the key. I get alot of compliments about that car. I had a 2021 RX350 as a loaner for a little over a week, and I honestly wanted my 2008 back. I see other RX400H and 450H with over 365k original miles. The only thing that sucks is you have to remove headlights to change HID bulb, aside from that, solid, reliable, dependable, comfortable, and classy.
Do you keep it garaged or outside?
@@fuvalic80 Unfortunately outside in my driveway. Some jerk threw something at it yesterday, took 2 car washes to get rid of whatever it was. Gotta admit, they have a good arm. ⚾️
I love the way the headlights do their little swoop when you start the car! It makes the car feel so premium, such a small but noticable thing!
My fiancé and I are looking at a 2004 rx330 with 183k on it or an 07 rx400h with 169k just worried about the hybrid battery but I think I could recondition one on my own. Either way the 19 year old 330 is gorgeous. But the fuel economy is attractive.
@@ToyotaCelicaDude1 I saw the swoop thing on another RX400H before I purchased mine, and I based my decision on getting that RX model mostly on how cool that “swoop” looks when you turn the key.
My dad had one, it was from his words the best car he ever had. He has had a ton of cars from c classes to Hyundai. He sold it around 3 years ago and today he told me that he is buying the exact same car from the guy he sold to back. I remember us driving to Germany from Greece 5000 km to and back and still the car took it like a champ. It was so conformable, I am happy that my father is buying it back. Amazing car
Great story! Thanks for watching Omar.
@@KirkKreifels what do you mean by Omar?
What did he replace it with?
My dad had one of these, a 2008 model in the dark grey colour which he just sold late last year. Beautiful car and being a Lexus will last a long time. We sold ours with 200,000km on the clock. We are from Australia so a few things are different but otherwise very much the same.
In terms of the 'PWR DOOR' button in the front it needs to be held down for a few seconds before it opens the trunk. Also the sunroof stops at that position when you open it to reduce the loud noise that you would hear when driving with it fully open.
Thanks for the video.
Nick Hayes thanks for the heads up on the power hatch button! That noise reduction feature is incredible on the sunroof. They really think of almost everything. Thanks for the view and comment! I have family in Brisbane, cheers mate.
@Mr. Cairo Funny you say that, we bought ours from Lexus of Chatswood. My Dad bought the hybrid over the 350 as he didn't want to have to fill it up as often due to him driving a long way to work everyday. He tried diesels from Mercedes and BMW beforehand but found the Lexus to be much more efficient as well the fact that it drove much nicer. He was so happy with that car though that in 2018 when he sold it he didn't even bother looking at other brands he just went an bought the new RX450h which is another great car.
Definitely a great car, great acceleration and smooth as silk.
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Great video, I just bought a used RX of this generation as a run around to take the Husky places (don't want her in my IS haha)
Nice to see it is reliable at such a high mileage
Lol I got my rx400H to drive my bulldogs around 😂 and I fell in love with driving it...even tho the dogs chewed a door up 🤣, I still love driving it...total workhorse!
@@mobilegamersunite That is awesome, they are great used buys tbh
@@mobilegamersunite lol I’m looking at this or a 350 to drive my pit bull around and as a commuter. Lol don’t wanna run the miles up on my stang
@@dbreeze3710 get the 400 if you can. They are amazing. Mines at 200k now, and I had to drive it thru a flood 4ft high water 🌊 she's still running strong. And the gas mileage is good for driving a luxury truck...the power is great if you charge the battery to full. It actually makes for a fun drive. 400H make fun sleepers lol 🤣
You need to press the button for like 3 - 4 seconds still to open the tailgate. Its powered tailgate lifts up automaticly
Just bought one last week. Last owner treated it like a baby and I will do the same!!
Take care of it! Garage it if possible. Use only genuine Lexus parts/service. Awesome vehicle.
Bought one today with 74000 miles , it looks like I got a deal
Take care of it and it will return the favor. Keep it in a garage if possible. Congrats!
THANK YOU, we're getting one and you've given me much essential information. PLUS, it's from you.
thank you so much kirk
Hey, how has it been treating you?
For the power door button, you have to hold it for 3 seconds for it to open, same as the key fob.
Thanks for the review. LEXUS makes an excellent product and will last YEARS. The reliability is off the charts. Outside of routine maintenance, trouble free vehicle. You can't say that for the European cars.
Kras 4 how much km can he get without problems
@@Rizzocartel if properly maintained, well over 200k miles. I've had no issues outside of a crack in the windshield & replacing the rotors/brakes at around 90k. I need to make a video of mine. It literally has been a super reliable vehicle for my wife over the last 7 years.
This guy is rad! Super honest and helpful. Thanks so mucg!
*much
Nice review. I own one of these. Best car I've ever had.
Congrats on having a wonderful RXh!
Hi! You have to hold trunk button pressed for like 2 sec for automatic trunk opening, think you've figured that out already. I have the same car in same color. Great vechicle. As is you review. Thanks!
Great video, love this Generation of RX!
Im just impressed that you are recording this with a google pixel, i have one but i didn't think it was this good. At first i thought you must have been using a dedicated camera. WOw.
Yep. And I'm filming at 1080 30fps. It's capable of 4k 30fps and 1080 60fps! Now that I have a DSLR....there's no comparison! But the pixel 2 xl is more than capable of starting a successful CZcams channel
Team pixel
I still own my 2008 model in mint condition with only 75k miles travelled. It was the last update before the release of the gene RX. Mine came with what is called Black Birds eye Maple wood which is a perfect match with the ivory leather interior. The rx400h is actually faster than the new 450h.
My parents had a black RX400h. I loved it.. 3.3L hybrid and still gets 33-36 to the gallon. Fantastic for what you get, and how heavy it is. I absolutely loved this car and I miss it :(
I also loved the automatic boot.. Even a 2012 Range Rover doesn't have it...
It was an awesome car for its time!
ikr. it is so good. my mum had this car, and then my dad got the rx450h and i loved the rx400h so much more. it is a shame that my mum sold it.
I have a 2006 with 150k mi. I purchased it knowing that the inverter recall was already completed. Only issue I've experienced was having to replace the rad... and now the passenger seat warmer which has a recall, but lexus will only refund you the amount for the connector instead of replacing it.
You have a nice vehicle. Glad it's been pretty reliable for you.
To activate lower tail door, press and hold button until it beeps.
21:05 - the leather squeak is from the armrest in the backseat. I put cardboard pieces between it to remedy the squeaks.
Great review! Thanks for the video. We have the same model same color. Recommend it to everybody who is interested in buying one. Let me know if you have any questions about the car.
Thanks Peter! It's a great SUV!
Hi Peter, the consumption is ridiculously high for a hybrid, isn't it? What is your average consumption?
The backup camera was part of a 2k navigation package back in 2008.
That is crazy! I just bought one of these and I am picking it up next week, very excited :D
Mine has the camera and Nav too
Very nice video review of a very nice car. I'm buying one exactly like this one, with 135.000 miles, later next week.
How is it going with it?
@@matafiyd I bought one 9 months ago, 2006, Savannah metallic paint with Ivory leather interior, 134.000 miles. We drove only 4.000 miles since then (it's our 2nd car.), and it's flawless. Very powerful, quiet ride. The hybrid system is still in perfect condition. Full Lexus service history, which was important to me.
Great video dude
Lovely car
My Lexus RX had 180K on it... I initially got it with 150k from an Auction too... At first the car drove like shit from the auction, and then I spent like 3k fixing her up, and I had no issues for 3 years. I recently traded it in for a newer RX 350. so I'm happy..
Just bought one which is pretty much same year, same mileage. Got it cheaply because people here are scared of used hybrid models. I love this car.
Great. I am planning to buy one tomorrow.
@@RajasundarNainaryou got one?
Watch your techs; new tires have that white coating to aid installation. The antennae gets smacked by carwash.
Is that a Timing Belt Service sticker on the intake housing ?Just wondering if that’s a Dealer sticker they use.
Agree to disagree on the looks of the car. In my opinion it looks just fine. Till this day it looks good. Have one with only 64k miles. People love it
My RX400h ’06 has now 243000 miles and runs like new. And it’s also on it’s original battery. No problems. The only part that has broken is the sunroof mechanism drive belt.
I like this model’s design, much more than the latest model which is just ugly.
RX II is the best looking and RX III comes second.
I agree, second one gen Rx is awesome looking!
The latest models of all Lexus front grills are too big and ugly. What were the designers thinking.
Love the review! I have a 2009 RX350, it's interesting to see the differences between the hybrid and the regular version.
The sunroof thing was sorta weird to me as well, they could have just programmed it to go all the way back the first time haha. Same thing on my 2008 ES350, the sunroof stops before it opens all the way. The blue doorsill Lexus logos are orange in the regular 350, I really like the blue on this one! The last major thing I noticed on the interior were the gauges, they're quite a bit nicer on this model. On the RX350, it's the regular old Toyota trip/miles odometer. The cruising range, average speed, and mpg is located in the center screen on the regular gas version.
Great review.Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
lol, no coffee man doing a video cool! thanks for the vid, by the way, it's very instructive! :D great work!!! Looking to get one of these soon :D also I forgot to mention to be careful when driving & filming with your hand it's not an ideal thing to do, & I wanna see more of this brother & his video :p all the best.
LEXUriouS Kirk
Thanks for the support! My reviews have been slowing down but I have big plans for the future!
@@KirkKreifels Waiting for that amazingness:) god bless you sir :p
I got the OG 07 rx400H. And I love my truck! 200k on michigan roads and she still runs like a raped ape. Still faster then most cars on the road when you charge the battery to full! And gets amazing mpg ...also with 163k miles on this car...the motor only runs half the time you are driving, so that motor prolly only has 100k miles on it lol. Amazing SUV, I absolutely love mine
Just an FYI for the most part the wood discoloration is from the sun and heat.
Excuse me I got questions.... my 2007 SUV 400h. Normally when I turn on steering wheel position. Works fine but today.. don't works like normally.... It won't pull.or back as positions..... sorry my English not really good. But hopefully someone can tell me what's going on? Tnks....
As far as the cup holders, I have a 2003 ES300 with 250k miles and the cup holders and the ashtray stick so you have to hit them really hard for them to open. I’d try that with the cup holders in that RX.
I also think that the steering wheel wood and the shifter knob wood it just discolored because those are the most used wood covered things in the interior. My ES has the dark brown wood but at the very top of the wheel the wood is now a brownish-greyish color from all of the use
I have a 2008 rx350 with 244000 miles and runs and drives like a Swiss clock! The ext color is brandy wine mica and the interior is the same color, ivory! It still looks quite modern for its age but I wouldn’t mind a 4th gen.
Harrison Edgar you never had any problems with it?
Pro Hooper Nothing major, just a few burnt out bulbs and a leaking passenger mirror that the auto dimming gel leaked out and I replaced with a used one cheap bit the power train and the electronics all run flawlessly! Scotty Kilmer wasn’t blowing smoke when he said those cars can run forever!
Harrison Edgar yeah man I’m gonna get one before the year ends
Do you have to replace the hybrid battery?
@@sazger No because mine isn’t the 400h hybrid. It’s just the 3.5L V6 but I have seen hybrid ones go over 400,000 miles on it original battery cells. Toyota make some of the best hybrid vehicles in the world.
Great vehicle to own!!!
25:06 ... my 2010 model hac a much better visibility out of the cabin than in these new 2015+ RX´s. I was disappointed in the newer RX looking back and sideways seeing near nothing. What i dont like in my model is the 10cm wide section on the left drivers part of the windshield which the wiper do not wipe ! Dont know what LEXUS thought about this shit, but its sometimes dangerous to drive when this part is left dirty ! Idk if this was fixed in the newer RX ?
You have to hold the power door button for 3 seconds in order to auto open back
This car retailed for over $53,000 in 2008 up in the Pacific Northwest. I have one that has 136,000 miles, of which I put 10,000 on myself. Also, the road noise/motor whine is unacceptable in a car of this original price range. The car reviewed here also is equipped with a 'towing package' which has better transmission cooling and has tow light connectors hidden in the back cargo area that can be accessed further. I installed an after market Class III hitch that cost $125. If you get this AWD car stuck in mud or snow you will wish there were an easier way to turn off the traction control system! Apparently there is a complicated way to enter a "maintenance mode" to do it - Look up "Brake dance". Ugh. I would expect this car to sell around $ 9,500 - $10,750 in my area in 2019.
Thanks for sharing! That's why in modern hybrids they have the ability to defeat traction control. I hope you stay around on the channel :)
Interesting that the Lexus has this whine too. My Prius of same years has the same whine at ~90km/h, but the worst one is around 45km/h which is city speeds, it's quite annoying because the car would be much quieter otherwise. Mine might be worse than normal. It'll probably whine its way to 400,000km even so...
the suburban/california shade lol
I own a 2006 midel and I can confirm that it does not have the hybrid decal
I dislike some of the odd and older style features compared to the same model years Prius, though there are also perks as you'd expect. The basic key instead of proximity key. The standard shifter instead of the smaller selector (smaller one in Prius makes more sense to me as Hybrid). Having to look through the steering wheel at speed instead of up near windshield. But I guess that's because it also comes as a standard car with standard auto trans.
14.4 mpg? You must be hot roding it everywhere.
Hi, any water leaks in the booth? Thanks
Nice
How much would it cost to replace the battery
around $2500 at a Lexus/Toyota dealership. but have it diagnosed, 9/10 its not the battery.
Came out in 2005 as a 2006 model.
I’m considering an 06 with 200K+ on the clock. Should I be concerned about the battery life and go with a 330 or 350?
Is it on the original battery? If so I'd pass. From what i've heard is that these batteries start degrading around 10 years. You'd be better off with a 330 or 350.
LEXUriouS Kirk 👍Thanks Kirk.
Are the batteries that hard to replace? I bought a Prius that needed a battery, bought it (battery) and replaced it myself using a CZcams tutorial. I'd guess the Lexus is the same. Battery should last 10 years from new average.
I'm debating on getting the rx hybrid 2010-2015 model. Is the gas mialage really that much better in every day driving with the rx hybrid than with the non hybrid version?
We own one of this
How many miles?
does it really save gas?
I have one I love it. If you do a lot of city driving you should save 7 plus miles per gallon over the gas version. Hwy 2 to 4...@@angelbluerider9588
@@scottturner7910 i bought the 2012 rx350 v6 with 69k miles on it. Not the hybrid. Thanks yea these runs so good.
Is it risky with generator and battery packing up when this car is 100k miles or 10 year old? Or is the longevity is much longer? This might be stupid question but any input are appreciated.
I've heard rumors that the batters start to deteriorate around 10 years, but I have no evidence for that. I would have better piece of mind with a non-hybrid of this era.
Lexurious Kirk this is really nice car the rx400h and we get in UK some 50 to 70k miles and 10 year old so was getting tempted to find a single owner, lexus serviced one!
@@KirkKreifels I have had a few of these 14 years old now just sold one with 236k battery still great. I love these vehicles...
Temp low --> Temp 65 wow that's hot
This car has a lot of problem. if you have this problem. please contact me. My car totally stoped in the middle of highway and then it never turned on and asked more than car value like $20,000. it is not only me. find some information how the service center is irresponsible.. please contact me if you have same problem like me.
Is it that bad? I was thinking of getting a 06 with only 38k miles at $9000
@@ayoo1023 it was really horrible... disaster... the lexus service center really don't know about about the hybrid system well. i read a lot of same situation same with me. I am trying to sue them. so I am looking for the people who can do with me. The service center is very irresponsible. they offered $400 to buy the car.
question - did your tie come pre-tied straight from the box, or did your dad help?
Clip on mate.
@@KirkKreifels Neat. Well Im sold, I'll come pick up the car today, please have it washed.
2:03 is not a design flaw it is for protection
I have a 2007
The first 400h was in 06?
Youre so handsome😍
Is the 2020 model softer ?
Softer? As in a smoother ride? Yes.
Great video. However I feel like you attack too much a 10+ old vehicle whereas you should be praising how long it has held on to its shell. Words like tacky would he the least people would use in 2030 when they make reviews on the 2015 lexus RX.
He’s all “the wood” and “the new ones have a shark fin antenna” crap that actual car guys could care less about, maybe a wife that actually wants an audi would be complaining
Why are so many of these in the UK only grey or silver? Such boring colours!
Nobody bought red ones, it seems.
All Lexus colors are boring.
The red color did not come out on this model until the 2008 model year
The average is 14? Jesus Tommy Diesle X5 averages almost 23 in the city
He loves wood!
My guy was more piss a out that car from California 🤣🤣
My transmission is really jumpy
Change fluid