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2008 Lexus ES repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 23 repairs.
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2008 Lexus ES repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Lexus ES

Engine not specified

Lexus ES in Ohio, United States
Apr 2017 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018

124000 mi

US $500
One of the two radiator fans was slowly dying, intermittent squealing. Part wasn't terribly expensive but took 3 hrs of labor. It's fixed now. 

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2008 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Lexus ES in Texas, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

65400 mi

US $12
Polished headlight lens, which were somewhat cloudy. 
Lexus ES in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

121000 mi
replace takata airbag replaced rear pads and rotors 
Lexus ES in California, United States
May 2016 - Mar 2018
Feb 2018

137000 mi

US $800
Water pump 
Lexus ES in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2016 - Nov 2021
Jan 2021

57040 mi

C $1250
Water pump and thermostat needed to be replaced. Leaking badly- known problem with the V6 in both Lexus and Toyota. Lots of labour cost involved. Only 92000 Kms on this vehicle and the water pump started to go. Part was inexpensive =$290 cdn but labour added up. Came out to $1250 which included water pump, thermostat, flush and replacing of coolant and tax of course. Disappointed that a water pump would break... 
Lexus ES in Michigan, United States
May 2012 - Dec 2023
Sep 2020

134000 mi

US $1600
Replace Water Pump Right Front Axle Boot 
Dec 2023

144000 mi

US $250
Left Front Door could only be locked/unlocked manually. Replaced Left Front Door Lock Actuator (P/N 69040-42250). 
Lexus ES in Texas, United States
Jun 2016 - Jul 2017
Mar 2017

93000 mi

US $1100
replaced front pads and rotors 
Jul 2017

95000 mi

US $1000
replaced lower control arms and tie rods 
Lexus ES in Virginia, United States
Feb 2010 - Jul 2011
Dec 2010

35000 mi
Engine VVT oil pump failed, car ran rough, CEL appeared. Towed to dealer and they replaced VVT oil pump under warranty. 
Lexus ES in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2011 - Mar 2015
Sep 2011

22320 mi

C $600
On cold starts, engine was emitting a knocking sound like a diesel. First told by dealer that this was normal, but then insisted that dealer fix under warranty identified by TSB for replacement of engine valve train. 
Lexus ES in New York, United States
Feb 2009 - Aug 2016
Dec 2009

23470 mi
Dealer replaced center console release button under warranty to fix problem with it opening too easily (TSB BO-001-08). New release button is a different design. Dealer performed TSB L-SB 0017-08 to reduce dash rattles (did not eliminate them). 
Aug 2016

115000 mi

US $400
Needed a new front right HID lamp Replaced drive belt wearing out 
Lexus ES in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Oct 2017
Feb 2012

49100 mi
Battery's cold-crank-amperes were well below what they should have been at its age, as a result of which the car wouldn't start if the lights or climate control were left on for more than a few minutes. Battery replaced under warranty. 
Jun 2017

94000 mi

US $1825
Water pump apparently suddenly conked out while driving. Coolant emptied, engine stalled. Car had to be towed to dealer for emergency repair. Also, since December 2016, the check-engine light was on, the diagnostic code had indicated an o2 sensor problem, I was told by a dealer this was benign and only had a slight impact on fuel economy and smog checks so that wasn't fixed until now (along with water pump). 
Lexus ES in Florida, United States
Dec 2013 - Jan 2022
Nov 2016

63500 mi
AC not working properly. Evaporator replaced. volume control on radio not working intermittently 
Lexus ES in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2015 - Mar 2018
Sep 2016

119660 mi

C $420
Replaced front left bearing. 
Lexus ES in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Feb 2022
Jun 2015

58000 mi

US $425
Check engine,traction,red warning light all came on. Took to dealership to read code was hoping for maybe gas cap but it ended up being bank number 2 oxygen sensor.$65 diagnostic fee,$175 labor to replace sensor $167 parts total $425 

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