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2009 Lexus IS repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (47%)
Other (20%)
Chart based on 15 repairs.
2009 Lexus IS repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (86%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in New Mexico, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201737000 miUS $500 | Right mirror fell off without contact with anything. I was shown the broken part, it looked like some kind of collar or washer. The dealership said that the broken part is not replaceable by itself, so we swapped so-called "mirror assembly", which includes the motors that drive adjustments. | ||
| Nov 201737500 mi | Check engine light on; suspected carbon build-up; replaced pistons and rings. | ||
| Jul 202044000 miUS $530 | Left mirror broke off. The mirrors fell off without a contact with anything. First, the right (passenger side). Then, the left (driver side). The first time around I was shown the broken part, it looked like some kind of collar or washer. The dealership said that the broken part is not replaceable by itself, so we swapped so-called "mirror assembly", which includes the motors that drive adjustments. | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Nov 201227000 mi | Diagnosed at independent shop of a water pump leak; discovered this was common on Lexus IS's. took to Lexus of Cerritos and said it was just the overflow however I think they're lying... | ||
| Jun 201681000 miUS $75 | Carbon build up issue again, had dealer clean cylinder heads using high RPM tests. Lexus paid bill. Also tires replaced (Hankook) for new Hankook. Lasted 40k good miles with mixed highway and city driving (incl. a lot of potholes) | ||
| Lexus IS in North Carolina, United States - May 2011 | |||
| May 2011 | The factory 6 disk CD changer has had to be replaced twice now due to complete failure. First time, it would not eject a CD or change from one CD to another. Second time, CD would not play, eject, or change. | ||
| Lexus IS in Virginia, United States Oct 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 201651000 mi | The rubber piece on my trunk release button melted. This is a Toyota design fault. Fixed for free under Lexus/Toyota warranty. | ||
2009 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus IS in Massachusetts, United States - Aug 2014 | |||
| Dec 201140000 mi | dealer performed TSB to add padding. noise is now much less frequent but not 100% gone | ||
| Jan 201240000 mi | dealer replaced driver side air vent | ||
| Apr 201242500 mi | dealer performed TSB to install ground loop isolator | ||
| Jul 201245000 mi | clear coat peeling off front and rear bumper, dealer did some spot repair | ||
| Jan 201347500 mi | dealer did some spot repair again | ||
| Jul 201350000 mi | dealer refinished front and rear bumpers | ||
| Feb 201455000 mi | Dealer replaced both rear calipers | ||
| Aug 201460000 mi | Dealer replaced driver side mirror | ||
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