WHAT IS THE AVERAGE LIFE OF THE HYBRID BATTERY , INVERTER SYSTEM

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WHAT IS THE COST TO REPLACE THE BATTERY/SYSTEM? THE VEHICLE HAS 105,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER.

Conrado in Kihei HI

Mar 19, 2014

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mboonon Feb 12, 2016

Should I stay away from purchasing a used RX 400h with 100,000 miles? Is the battery issue just too risky?

JoJoCamelon May 13, 2016

Shouldn't be an issue. You can have it tested by Lexus before you buy. My 2007 RX 400h has 126K and is going strong. Always dealer serviced. Super reliable. The battery is fine. The vehicle still pulls strong (as it did when it was new). I had Lexus test the battery in '15 and they reported no issues, no codes. That may not be conclusive as it certainly wasn't tested under load. Hope this helps...

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globalhelperon Mar 19, 2014

YOU BATTERY IS APPROX 5K TO REPLACE WITH ORIG EQUIP BATTERY. GOOGLE IT AND READ ALL THE WARNINGS ABOUT THE REBUILT BATTERIES.

Conradoon Mar 19, 2014

Greg, Thanks very much for your answer. I'd like to have your comments and advice. I'm looking to buy a 2006 Lexus RX 400h SUV, however, it has 105,000 miles on it. Therefore I'd like to know WHAT IS THE AVERAGE/APPROXIMATE LIFE OF THE HYBRID BATTERY,INVERTER SYSTEM. Can a dealer test and appraise the battery systems condition? Thanks, Conrado

globalhelperon Mar 20, 2014

most batteries now days have a 10 yr warranty so I would think yours is due fairly soon. call lexus and ask them about the battery issue.in sure they will be honest with you. I have a friend that is a parts manager at lexus of riverside in calif and I can get you more info if they don't give you the answers you need

Conradoon Mar 22, 2014

Thanks Greg, I have been informed by our LEXUS dealer that the warranty expires at 100K miles, but no one wants to give an answer to: "what is the average life expectancy of hybrid battery system". Perhaps if you would be kind enough to ask your friend he may know. Surely that information should be available now that so many hybrid vehicles are aging and running out of factory warranty. Many thanks for your time and expertise with regard to my questions. Conrad

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Canuck45on Mar 20, 2015

Consumer Report did tests on a Prius at around 220,000 miles and found the 0-60 was something like .1 sec off the same test when the vehicle was new..I suspect these batteries last a lot longer than 1st thought.. owner 2008 RX400h

NovaXon Sep 28, 2015

I bought a 2006 RX400h with 124,000 Miles on it 2 months ago and the battery pack just died as I was leaving the grocery store. Cost for a new battery pack and labor ~5600.00. I was told the Toyota Hybrid batteries are different than the Lexus Hybrid batteries. I tried to go to Toyota for the replacement, but they referred me to Lexus since Toyota would have to purchase the part from Lexus.

LonnieVScotton Jul 4, 2017

I have a 2006 RX400h with 128,900 miles on it. Back in December 2016 I had to have the starter battery replaced - a dealership requirement. I was told it was the original battery. The dealership did a diagnostic on the vehicle, and I was told the hybrid battery was still quite strong a far from needing replaced. The only repair we've needed done is replacing the radiator. We live in farm country outside of Spokane, WA. We use Amsoil 5/30 year around, and medium grade gas. Our average mpg is 24.2 overall. Most of our driving is on the highway.

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