storms71

I just found this thread and wanted to throw in my two cents... I bought a 2008 RX 350 a little more than two years ago with 69k on it (certified pre-owned from a Lexus dealer). I figured they wouldn't certify a car that has been abused, and I was aparently right. I live in Western NY and put a lot of miles on. I maticulously maintain my RX following the specified maintanance schedule to a "T". My RX is now at 134,000 miles and I have had only two repair issues with it. One was an exaust manifold sensor that was replaced under warranty, and the other was the rear liftgate actuator stopped working which I replaced myself for about 60+ bucks. Other than normal wear items, that's all that has gone wrong with my RX! I absolutely love this vehicle. Unbelievably reliable! I fully expect to get MANY more miles out of this vehicle as it still looks and drives like new. I get many compliments and people are very surpised when they hear the mileage that is on it. You're right, people that don't have problems don't usually post. So I thought I would chime in!

The cross bars on the roof top carrier on my 08 RX are giving me trouble. The mechanism that releases the lock or catch that holds them in place so you can adjust the position doesn't seem to move as easily as when I first got it. I fear breaking it if I force it. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there an easy fix? Sometimes I can not get them to move at all.

Did you ever find a fix for the problem with your cross bar releases? I just got a 2008 rx 350 and I have the same problem. Thanks in advance!