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Chart based on 6 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
122000 mi
US $388
Car would fail to start. Problem traced to failed alternator, which was replaced.
136400 mi
C $400
Alternator failed. Replaced with after-market product.
90000 mi
US $500
Rear passenger side window stopped working
87400 mi
CD player commonly does. My warranty covered it, if not it would've been $900.
108040 mi
$100
Starter motor plastic gearbox suffered broken gears
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