Marc writes:
Hi, I haven't seen this addressed anywhere.
I have 2006 Lexus RX400H with 106,000 miles. The vehicle is bulletproof never having a repair, it even has it's original brakes. I traded in a 2000 RX 300 for it. The 300 also never had a repair.
My question pertains to the hybrid batteries. Multiple Toyota and Lexus dealers have stated to me, that they have seen few hybrids if any needing replacement batteries yet some Prius' have been on the road for over 10 years but there doesn't seem to be much said about the expected life of the battery packs. My battery warranty just expired. Is it time to trade it in to avoid the eventual high battery replacement cost or am I worrying about a problem that could be many years down the road.
Sajeev asks:
Hi there. Where do you live and how many electronic items on the cat do you regularly run? (A/C, stereo, heated seat, etc.)
Marc replies:
I live in Southern California. The AC is almost always on, music always on, NAV always on.
Sajeev concludes:
The series has indeed covered hybrid battery fail, Toyotas in particular. Your location's warm climate shall be easy on hybrid batteries, not taxing them with a ton of power robbing heater load. Or, to a lesser extent, the A/C load of hotter parts of the country. But your battery will fail, and there are companies willing to help.
If you want the help.
Considering the lack of needed repairs (original brakes? Impressive!) on this RX, selling it while the going is good is quite logical. If you want a new vehicle! If not, find a hybrid battery vendor, get a brake job, fluid changes, etc. that will eventually be needed.
All this work could be the straw that broke the camel's back, yet none of it scares me like a TDI+DSG Volkswagen product that's out of warranty. This stuff just needs to happen. I'd wager it's worth it, if you like the RX and wouldn't want to pay for a new vehicle. Which is always gonna be your call, son.
Send your queries to sajeev@thetruthaboutcars.com. Spare no details and ask for a speedy resolution if you're in a hurry…but be realistic, and use your make/model specific forums instead of TTAC for more timely advice.
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