Denso 280-0345 Starter

Denso Reman Starter for OE Fitment

The Denso Reman Starter 280-0345 is a 12-volt, 1.7 kW starter built for direct replacement applications that demand consistent cranking performance. It is engineered for counterclockwise rotation and is backed by Denso’s OE electrical component experience.

Compatible With Lexus ES350, NX200t, RX350, ES330, RX330; Toyota Camry, Highlander, RAV4; and Scion tC and xB applications listed below. If you are replacing a starter on a Toyota Camry, Lexus RX350, or Scion xB, this remanufactured unit is built to match the original application requirements.

Key Features

• 12.0-volt starter for OE-style electrical systems
• 1.7 kW power rating for strong cranking output
• Counterclockwise starter rotation
• High-voltage tested armature and field coils
• Refinished and performance-validated commutators
• Premium copper terminals and replaced fasteners
• New bearings, brushes, and seals
• Bench-tested for factory-original performance

Remanufactured Starter Details

Denso’s Reman Starter line focuses on restoring core components to a dependable operating standard through testing, replacement, and validation steps. The 280-0345 uses OE-based engineering and remanufacturing practices to deliver a direct-fit starter for many Toyota, Lexus, and Scion vehicles. This part cross-references Toyota 28100-20020 and Bosch SR3279X for the same application.

For buyers searching for a reman starter for 2004-2009 Toyota Camry, 2007-2009 Lexus RX350, or 2007-2017 Lexus ES350, this part number is a relevant OE-style replacement option. The Denso 280-0345 is also listed across multiple interchange references, supporting catalog matching for common import starter applications.

What This Starter Helps Solve

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starting after heat soak or cold soak
• Electrical wear at terminals, brushes, or commutator surfaces
• Starter noise related to worn internal components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify voltage, rotation, and mounting match the original unit before installation. Confirm the vehicle application by year, make, model, and engine configuration where applicable, especially on Toyota Camry, Highlander, and Lexus RX350 fitments. Inspect battery condition, cable integrity, and charging-system output during replacement to avoid repeat starter issues.

Fits 2007-2017 Lexus ES350, N/A; 2015-2017 Lexus NX200t, N/A; 2008-2011 Scion xB, N/A; 2007-2010 Scion tC, N/A; 2007-2009 Lexus RX350, N/A; 2004-2009 Toyota Camry, N/A; 2004-2009 Toyota Highlander, N/A; 2006-2008 Toyota RAV4, N/A; 2004-2006 Lexus ES330, N/A; 2004-2006 Lexus RX330, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Denso remanufactured starters are bench-tested after remanufacturing to confirm operating performance before release. The brand’s OE electrical background and component-level testing process support consistent fitment and function across the listed Lexus, Toyota, and Scion applications.