I have a 2006 RX 400h with 62,000 miles. I love the car but I am getting concerned about the Hybrid batteries once they come off warranty at 100,000 miles. Is anyone out there in the century club with their 400h?

 

Your batteries are basically the same technology as those in the Prius (2004-2010, the 2001-2003 used an earlier and less robust cell design). My 2004 Prius is at 175,000 miles with no battery problems and reports of 2004+ Prius battery failures are rare (Honda and earlier Prius batteries have failed due to their less robust cell design).

If any of us ever have battery problems, there are companies that have developed the expertise to re-manufacture hybrid batteries using cells from salvaged units and charging/balancing techniques. They typically charge about $1500 for one of their refurbished units with a one year warranty.

JeffD

 

Coming up to 110,000 shortly, all seems OK. Just taken to driving a bit slower about 65-70 on the Motorways in the UK fuel consumption up to 36 Imperial mpg.
I have noticed more recently when on two or three bars of charge it often dips one bar when the engine kicks in and charges, a bit odd and i don't remember it from 20,000 when i bought the car.
John

 

I am at 95k miles...close