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2001 Lexus IS repairs by problem area

Engine (60%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 30 repairs.
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2001 Lexus IS repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (67%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Lexus IS

Engine not specified

Lexus in Illinois, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

79000 mi

US $412
All tail lights were not working Hesitate on 1-2 and 2-3 shift under hard acceleration 
Lexus in Michigan, United States
Dec 2010 - Mar 2011
Jan 2011 Brake Master Cylinder replaced and calipers cleaned, brakes replaced. 
Lexus in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009

96720 mi

C $100
MAF sensor had to be replaced 

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2001 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Lexus IS in Hong Kong, China
Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
Feb 2014

94320 mi

$300
The front left lower ball joint snapped off in the middle of a journey and it was manufacture by some after market replacement brought from ebay "Taiwanautochassis",poor quality parts made. 
May 2014

96180 mi

$75
ignition coil connector was melted because of the high temp 
Lexus IS in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2017

173724 mi

C $500
rear wheel bearing replacement 
May 2018

183520 mi

C $200
front and rear end links 
Lexus IS in Illinois, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2015
Apr 2013

67000 mi

US $1500
struts needed to be replaced 
Lexus IS in Illinois, United States
Dec 2014 - May 2016
Jan 2016

US $1700
Leaking oil around seals. Cylinder head cover and vale cover gaskets replaced. Still leaking oil slightly according to a second dealer, but have not yet taken in to get looked at. 
May 2016

116000 mi
Oil leaks never fully repaired. Not certain still leaking. 
Lexus IS in California, United States
Apr 2011 - Dec 2014
Jul 2011

142000 mi

US $320
Driver's side power door lock actuator failure, replaced with OEM parts. Driver's side power door lock actuator failure, replaced with OEM parts. 
Jun 2013

170000 mi

US $150
Check engine light on, shown various error code and end up O2 sensor replaced. 
Jul 2013

171200 mi

US $50
Smog check failure 
Nov 2013

179600 mi

US $1300
Engine light came on for quite a while, attempted fix by workarounds and changing sensors. Finally mechanic decided the catalytic converter replacement is eminent. 
Lexus IS in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2017
Jun 2012

126000 mi

US $300
Replace valve cover gasket and spark plugs 
Aug 2012

127100 mi

US $350
Radiator burst while driving, coolant lost. Replaced radiator and coolant. 
Jan 2013

123500 mi

US $350
Water pump, previously replaced at 90,000 miles, failed and partially drained coolant. Water pump replaced. 
May 2014

139400 mi

US $300
Replaced 2 of 3 coilpacks due to cylinder misfiring. 
Lexus IS in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Jan 2013
Aug 2011

96700 mi

US $400
Replaced original Alternator ($280). Battery ($110). Radiator cap ($20) 
Lexus IS in Georgia, United States
Jul 2008 - Jan 2022
Jul 2008

140000 mi

US $130
Air mix motor was making a clicking noise. Replaced air mix motor. 
Jan 2009

155000 mi

US $350
Crank seal had minor leak. Replaced cam and crank seals with t-belt and water pump. 
Jul 2009

165000 mi

US $130
O2 sensor heater circuit cel. Replaced o2 sensor. 
Jul 2010

180000 mi

US $160
Radiator cracked. Replaced radiator. 
Oct 2013

218000 mi

US $280
Pedal position sensor 
Nov 2014

222300 mi

US $20
Serpentine belt tensioner bearing wore out and was noisy. 
Apr 2020

235000 mi

US $200
Crank pulley replaced. Was worn and rubbing on tbelt cover. 
Jul 2020

236000 mi

US $100
Fuel tank vent valve replaced. Caused evaporate emissions leak code 
Jul 2021

236000 mi

US $30
AMP replaced as audio was intermittent 

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