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2005 Lexus ES repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

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

Other (0%)

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2005 Lexus ES repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (53%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Lexus ES in California, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2017

121000 mi

US $143
Symptom: Rough engine. Solution: Replaced ignition coil. 
Jul 2017

122000 mi

US $388
Car would fail to start. Problem traced to failed alternator, which was replaced. 
Lexus ES in Ontario, Canada
May 2016 - Jan 2022
Apr 2017

136400 mi

C $200
Muffler delaminated after a year. RockAuto offered to replace the Walker muffler under warranty, but that would mean shipping a rusted-out muffler through the U.S. Mail after clearing U.S. Customs with it. I simply bought another Walker muffler and installed it. 
Jul 2017

137020 mi

C $300
Replaced front left caliper, both front rotors and pads. 
Feb 2018

136400 mi

C $400
Alternator failed. Replaced with after-market product. 
Aug 2018

158100 mi

C $258
The 2005 Lexus es330 just received a pair of rear trailing arms. I bought the parts locally for $218. CDN and installed them myself in about 2 1/2 hours. The guy at Hank's Tires suggested this repair after a test drive. I paid him $40. for his expertise. He told me that the rest of the suspension is fine on the Lexus. 
Lexus ES in Texas, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Aug 2017

166000 mi

US $20
Main rear seal had leak, used Lucas oil stop leak and replaced PCV. No more leaks. Dealer asked for $2,800 to replace the seal. 
Lexus ES in Virginia, United States
- Jul 2011
Jul 2011

90000 mi

US $500
Rear passenger side window stopped working  Small power steering fluid leak identified, put off until next routine maintenance.  
Lexus ES in California, United States
- Feb 2009
Feb 2009

76500 mi
Replaced a steering shaft since the original was making a slight clicking sound. Vehicle was in extended warranty - so no cost. 
Lexus ES in Singapore
Jun 2014 - Oct 2016
Jan 2014

139500 mi
Radiator developed a leak. Replaced one at S$210 
Nov 2015

108040 mi

$100
Starter motor plastic gearbox suffered broken gears 
Dec 2015

109120 mi
Radiator top housing cracked 
Lexus ES in Alabama, United States
Jun 2015 - Jan 2021
Nov 2015

87400 mi
CD player commonly does. My warranty covered it, if not it would've been $900. 
Oct 2016

96500 mi
Valve cover gasket 
Lexus ES in California, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015

377600 mi

US $200
Headlight replaced 

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