What is the most expensive repair you've had on your 200 / LX570? (1 Viewer)

[musthave]

I've begun my first 200 build and had someone ask me today what the most expensive repairs are on the 200 series. I really didn't have a lot of information to go on, as I'm new to the 200 scene. So I figured I'd get some input from the people that know.

What's your most expensive repair? How much was it? Tell me more.

 

[rscoleman]

I have 2016 that need a new rack and pinion. Happily I have extended warranty so it should cost me nothing. I will find out total bill October 9th when part arrives and I drop it off for the install. I guessing over 3000+. I imagine the most expensive thing would be to replace engine or transmission.

 

[Markuson]

I have 2016 that need a new rack and pinion. Happily I have extended warranty so it should cost me nothing. I will find out total bill October 9th when part arrives and I drop it off for the install. I guessing over 3000+. I imagine the most expensive thing would be to replace engine or transmission.

What were the major indicators that led to the determination you needed a new steering rack?

 

[hickuptruck]

While I never experienced any of these here are the ones on the top of my head on the 200:

-3UR-FE timing chain tensioner going bad (expensive anytime the motor has to be opened up and retimed)
-cam tower leak ($3k+)
-Any time the front steering rack goes bad (labour intensive, diff comes out)
-AHC pump
-KDSS failing

That's about it I think.

 

[radman]

New blower assembly because my recirc door was busted....but covered under warranty.

 

[CharlieS]

About $250 in parts for a fuel pump ECU, but my labor was free. Everything else was either preventative maintenance or upgrades.

 

[LC4point6GXR]

I’ve had to replace spark plugs and ignition coils on my lc200 due to water damage. I can’t remember the exact cost but it was around $400 IIRC.

 

[cboyd]

I also had the blower assembly replaced due to busted recirc door. Under warranty or it would have been a grand

 

[rscoleman]

Toyota dealer and inspection of dust boot on driver side has fluid leak. As it is warranty item I am not arguing with them about it. I cleaned the area when I got home and between now and Oct 9th when they get part in I will see if more fluid shows up.

 

[FinallyGotOne!]

Gotta shout it out:
2011 LX w/ ~75K miles, purchased late 2015 with 10K miles. -- ZERO repairs necessary. Nothing but preventive and routine maintenance.
Love this truck!

 

[TeCKis300]

Hang around here long enough and the most expensive issue is going to be the mod bug that bites you, hard.

 

[airforce1]

Someone mentioned high cost of valley pan leak

 

[MikeVpdx503]

Blower motor assembly due to busted recirc door = $1077 parts/labor. Maintenance records for previous owner indicate head unit display replaced under warranty due to consistent malfunction.

 

[CharlieS]

I also had the blower assembly replaced due to busted recirc door. Under warranty or it would have been a grand

These recirc doors are broken by negligence, either by dealers or people who self service their air filters without putting it into recirculation mode. That one isn't on Toyota.

 

[HGB]

I have the cam tower leak, was advised on this forum not to fix it as the $3K+ can “buy a lot of oil”. I tend to agree with them, so I’m not planning to fix it. I don’t see any oil underneath my rig when I park, so it’s likely only seeping.

2013 LX570 with ~165K miles.

 

[ridetime]

I have 2016 that need a new rack and pinion. Happily I have extended warranty so it should cost me nothing. I will find out total bill October 9th when part arrives and I drop it off for the install. I guessing over 3000+. I imagine the most expensive thing would be to replace engine or transmission.

Actually the head unit would rival engine tranny replacement. The unit is $8000 and that does not include the $3500 LCD screen.

 

[HGB]

Actually the head unit would rival engine tranny replacement. The unit is $8000 and that does not include the $3500 LCD screen.

Tesla style replacement unit FTW. Lol no chance I would spend $11,500 on a OE replacement unit.

 

[linuxgod]

I think @indycole's engine cost about $15k. But I wouldn't call that a normal repair

 

[Pelirrojo]

My two and only repairs since purchasing my new to me 2013 LC last year have been over $1000. Evap canister for $1000 after owning it only a week and then the radiator last month for $1500. This is my first Toyota and my Chevy buddies won’t let me live it down. Thankfully I purchased an aftermarket warranty so I’ve only had to pay a $100 deductible, but I almost didn’t get the warranty because, well it’s a Toyota.

 

[TRAILROAMER]

I've had a few fairly big repairs on my 2010 LX. The biggest repair was the transfer case input seal and transmission output seal for $2400. I also had the valley plate leak and that was about $1200. The radiator went out as well and that repair was $1000. All repairs were done at the dealer and luckily covered by the warranty.