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Lexus IS repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (5%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 402 repairs.
Lexus IS brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44000 mi US $150 |
Was doing diy rear rotor and pad replacement on a CPO car and discovered that caliper attachment bracket had been previously (improperly) repaired with a helicoil after thread had been stripped. Car was originally leased, serviced and resold by same dealer. Dealer agreed to cover labor to fix but unable to warranty part. |
2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 61000 mi US $300 |
Replace front brakes at 61000 |
| 11500 mi | parking brake rattled within brake housing. Pads were added to absorb the rattling noise. Fix only lasted temporarily. brakes are ratttling again. |
2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 45959 mi US $2100 |
Brakes and Shims needed to be replaces as well as all 4 tires and the battery. |
2009 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55000 mi | Dealer replaced both rear calipers |
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 103000 mi US $200 |
Rear calipers seized and required replacement. Unable to load new brake pads into calipers before replacement. Replaced rotors. |
| 111600 mi C $400 |
Had to replace both rear calipers because the slide pins had seized solid. Happened 3 times to this car already. Very common. Tsib out on it long ago |
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 46000 mi | Parking brake cable loose and did not work well. Not covered by warranty so not yet fixed. |
| 56000 mi | Brake caliper bolt sheared and the caliper was hanging on by one bolt. Front brakes were compromised and had to be towed to dealer. The dealer replace the front pads, left caliper, and left caliper bracket at cost since it was a CPO vehicle. |
| 13358 mi US $665 |
Replaced one front wheel, two front tires, due to road hazard. Four wheel alignment. All done at independent shop. - Recall check for driver side floor mat. Brake dust TSIB performed. 15k service. All done at dealer. |
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50000 mi US $525 |
Replace normally worn brake pads and excessively grooved front rotors. |
| 94000 mi US $300 |
brake caliper assembly replaced |
2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 55660 mi C $535 |
seized right rear caliper |
| 83080 mi C $363 |
inspection when new snow tires installed |
| 75020 mi C $100 |
both rear calipers stuck by rust |
2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 172000 mi US $380 |
rear brakes pads |
| 82000 mi US $700 |
Right rear caliper seized causing brake drag and premature wear. One caliper, one rotor, and set of pads replaced. |
| 85000 mi US $370 |
Parking brake shoe was broken beyond repair when mechanic removed wheel hub to inspect. Replaced rear parking brake shoes and hardware. |
2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 58700 mi US $80 |
Recurring problem where the handbrake loses effectiveness over time. This is the second time I've had to have it tightened. Dealer claims its common on the 6-speed manuals. Thats fine, but surprisingly expensive to have them adjust it. |
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 135000 mi US $135 |
Flushed break fluid |
| 135000 mi US $100 |
Brake fluid contaminate. Replaced fluid. |
| 35000 mi | Rear brake boot replaced. |
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 47000 mi US $90 |
Caliper was frozen on driver's side front wheel. Cleaned it out and it resolved the issue. |
2002 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 98300 mi US $10 |
Brakes were squeaky. Found right front caliper sticking. removed and lubed sliders. Reseated anti squeal shims. Brakes now operating as designed. |
2001 Lexus IS
Engine not specified
| 113500 mi | Brake Master Cylinder replaced and calipers cleaned, brakes replaced. |
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