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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 112 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 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 10300 mi | navigation system kept rebooting. It was a common occurrence in 2014 to 2016 lexus models. Dealer notified via email. |
| 8000 mi | After software update did not fix the problem, the stereo head unit was replaced due to a hardware issue that would cause the infotainment system to reboot spontaneously. |
| 38000 mi US $20 |
The battery was discharged so I had to use starter jumper to charge the battery. |
| 18400 mi | Multimedia Firmware Update |
2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 30000 mi | Spiral cable (part of horn assembly in steering wheel) replaced under warranty. Was rubbing producing squeak on hot days. |
| 18700 mi | Flickering of the navigation head unit. Service tech indicated this was a known issue and an updated firmware would solve the problem. |
| 17360 mi | Nav system kept rebooting while driving. Software updated as per TSB. |
| 24180 mi | Nav system rebooting every 20 seconds. Entire nav/radio assembly replaced under warranty. |
2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 37000 mi | replaced battery while under warranty |
2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 4000 mi | Parked my car for 3days and battery was dead. Couldn't open the door using actual key so i called Lexus roadside assistance. They arrange AAA tow service to unlock the door and start the vehicle. Took it to the dealer. |
| 11000 mi | Battery want holding a charge anymore. Dealer replaced under warranty, no issues. |
2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
178-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT RWD
| 50600 mi | Switch for rain interval sensor |
2011 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 105000 mi US $300 |
The door actuator for the driver side door went out. This common got lexus. It was quick tho and easy for the shop to repair. |
| 86800 mi C $600 |
Satellite radio failed, needed to replace full Nav unit to fix. |
| 102300 mi C $1700 |
AC Condenser replacement, condenser discharge piping. |
2010 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 109000 mi US $400 |
Tpms battery replacement. All four tires. |
2010 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 32000 mi US $300 |
headlight replacement |
2010 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 86180 mi C $485 |
battery replacement |
| 82800 mi | Window switch |
2010 Lexus IS 2dr Hardtop conv.
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 112500 mi US $500 |
Air Recirculation motor arm broken (due to improper filter change). |
2009 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42500 mi | dealer performed TSB to install ground loop isolator |
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 18077 mi | Drivers side headlight out |
| 190000 mi US $550 |
front passenger door lock |
| 54000 mi US $150 |
Left headlight bulb burned out and had condensation on the glass. Changed out bulb, didn't work, turns out the headlight wasn't sealed so had to get the ballast replaced. 60 bucks for ballast + labor. |
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 107500 mi US $377 |
Passenger side fuse box electrical burns/arcing at alternator 150 amp fuse. Car required tow. |
| 135000 mi US $10 |
Battery cable terminals required replacement due to oxidation. |
| 18000 mi | Subwoofer replaced (known issue with ML Sub) |
| 58900 mi C $300 |
Alternator replacement. Was not easy at all. Expect to pay more than 300$ I paid. That's what I paid just for the part. |
| 73160 mi | Airbag light came on. Simply unplugged and plugged back in the airbag under the drivers side dash. |
| 90700 mi US $200 |
Nav display stopped functioning, lexus na helped out on replacement cost, thanks lexus |
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 41000 mi | Lumbar motors in front seats weak and working intermittently. |
| 49600 mi | Radio began ejecting CD's and turning itself off randomly. Radio was replaced under warranty. |
| 928 mi | Free 1 month/1000 mile checkup and personalized settings. Ground loop TSIB repair for audio jack in armrest. |
| 57900 mi US $500 |
Nav touchscreen stopped responding, ended up replacing the just the nav unit. |
| 104000 mi US $187 |
Cigarette lighter lost power |
| 106000 mi US $1600 |
Electrical failure of power steering, speedometer, other systems. Eventually found to be rodent damage. |
| 108000 mi US $1400 |
Door Actuator (for lock) died. Dead tpms sensor. |
| 112000 mi US $600 |
Door loop lock actuator |
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64900 mi US $310 |
Injected dye to check for leaks. Recharged AC system. No leaks found. |
| 69400 mi US $129 |
AC stops blowing old air every year now. Unable to find leak even with dyes. Eventually simply recharge. |
| 79000 mi US $179 |
Slow leak in AC system. Needs to be recharged every 2-3 years. Lexus dealer and other shops have not been able to locate origin of leak. |
2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 27000 mi US $100 |
side mirrors were not going down correctly when in reverse |
| 56400 mi | Warning light stayed on after low tire pressure - turns out it needed to be reset. During visit to dealer all recall items were performed. |
| 52700 mi US $1500 |
Touchscreen inop |
| 86000 mi | Powered rear sunshade was replaced due to faulty motor. Covered under extended warranty. |
| 100000 mi US $65 |
Tire pressure sensor replaced |
| 58000 mi | Auto leveling motor in drive side headlamp failed. |
| 57000 mi US $225 |
HID bulb burned out - replaced with new factory bulb and tested balast turned out OK. |
| 15020 mi C $360 |
Tire pressure sensors needed replacement due to the bad battery. |
| 112000 mi US $400 |
Alternator failed |
| 98000 mi US $200 |
Alternator went out after I ran the car with a depleted battery and lights on. |
2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 78000 mi US $1600 |
3 of the doors would no longer lock/unlock. Actuators were all bad. HID headlight bulb needed to be replaced. |
| 96000 mi US $2000 |
Headlights repair - but when taken into the shop, headlights were working. |
| 97500 mi US $150 |
Brake Light Switch |
| 100000 mi | Heater not working well |
| 49300 mi | Car would not start. After sitting for a minute, then try restarting, could hear starter clicking like battery was weak. Checked battery - 10.3V. Battery only one year old, under warranty from Lexus. They lubed alt-clutch, & replaced battery |
| 55800 mi C $60 |
The Check Engine Light and Stability control dash lights were coming on intermittently. The problem was traced to the brake light switch actuated by the brake pedal. The switch has 2 circuits, one for the brake lights and one for the ABS brake sensors and associated circuits. The switch was intermittent, caused by premature failure of the contact mating surfaces in the switch. This switch had different materials between the contact fingers and the switch plate. Many posts on the internet related to this problem, with many people being charged for multiple repair attempts by dealers. A cash cow for dealers, which I suspect is being abused. $40 switch fixed the problem, once isolated. |
| 57300 mi | Had to replace the battery due to bad cell. This one was less than a year old that dealer previously replaced under warranty. Also due to bad cell. |
| 37200 mi | Touch screen stopped recognizing touch. |
| 39060 mi | Electric mirrors malfunctioning |
| 60700 mi A $940 |
HID globes replaced |
| 33000 mi | CD player wouldn't eject discs, would attempt to and grind but wouldn't eject. Called dealer and they ordered a replacement CD player and replaced it when it came in. Took under an hour to do. A few weeks later, the CDs were returned to me. |
2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 120000 mi US $550 |
TPMS light on and occasionally flashing. Mech replaced one TPMS sensor. Light stayed off for an hour or so then came back on. Took back to mech, reset sensors, light stayed off for an hour or so again and came back on again. Still lit. |
| 220000 mi US $175 |
Replaced alternator. Parts only. I repaired it myself. |
| 29000 mi | Alternator - dealer replaced at no charge to customer. |
| 50700 mi US $180 |
Headlamp. Then had to replace ballast that required several hours to take the headlight assy apart to replace. |
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 85300 mi US $150 |
Car was hard to start. Replaced battery. |
| 80000 mi US $2500 |
Navigation unit died, needed to be replaced |
| 15000 mi | Outside rearview mirror no longer adjusts with controls. |
| 21000 mi | Navigation system losing position. |
| 22000 mi | HID headlight replaced. |
| 27000 mi | Drivers mirror not remembering position. |
| 36000 mi | Passenger side HID headlamp. |
| 132000 mi | Recall on bags |
| 35000 mi | Plugged A/C drain. |
| 93000 mi | Recirculating A/C blower door binding & not operating properly - covered by warranty |
| 101000 mi US $131 |
TPSM replacment. All four wheels. |
| 112000 mi US $900 |
Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor |
| 145000 mi US $900 |
Alternator and fuse block |
| 138000 mi US $1000 |
Alternator |
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 79000 mi | Auto dimming mirror failed causing lines |
| 89000 mi US $261 |
Remove AC drain grommet to prevent possible water intrusion. Lexus repaired at no charge - there were no issues this is a known problem with this model and this was a preventive measure. |
| 24180 mi | Lighting of the tip of the tach needle was flickering, Xenon headlight didn't always switch on, new Xenon bulb for the headlight. All warranty repairs. New instrument cluster installed. New indicator panel (speedo, tach etc.) due to flickering lighting of the tach needle. New HID headlight. Removed dash/door panel/seat squeaks and rattles. All under warranty. |
| 117000 mi | The lighting for the speedometer went out; Lexus said the entire instrument cluster would have to be replaced in order to fix this. |
| 58000 mi | tire pressure monitoring system, I am going to bring this to a lexus dealer eventually. Closest dealer is an hour and a half away. Tire pressure is fine, monitor is malfunctioning |
| 58000 mi US $250 |
tire pressure monitor fixed |
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 161000 mi US $235 |
Tire pressure sensor failed and activated permanent system check warning - needed new sensor. |
| 148000 mi US $120 |
R&R Alternator |
| 164000 mi US $30 |
Leak from the low pressure line near the 90 degree bend close to the O2 sensor. A/C Line was rubbing against the O2 sensor's attachment nut on the exhaust manifold. Repair: Recharged the system with a Leak test/selant/refrigerant. Spotted the leak and it self sealed. |
| 130000 mi US $500 |
Failed alternator replaced. |
| 118000 mi US $260 |
Have a hard time starting car. Replace battery Alternator replaced |
| 51000 mi US $1300 |
starter button didn't turn on car right away. Dealer said that there has been this reported problem and replaced it free with no argument |
| 109120 mi C $300 |
Battery needed replacing after 4 years due to decreased capacity test. |
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 58000 mi US $60 |
Tachometer and speedometer needles no longer illuminated. Removed instrument panel, removed needles, re-soldered new LEDs into needles, re-assembled everything. LEDs $5, find-point soldering iron $45, several hours of my time. OEM subwoofer makes "tack" sound when playing audio. Installed used OEM subwoofer from EBay, problem solved. Vanity mirror light does not come on when mirror cover is slid open, as it should turn on. Removed stitching of visor fabric on the edge facing the rear view mirror, and pulled back fabric to reveal small hole for accessing the contact points of switch. Scraped contact points, sewed fabric back using ladder stitch. Problem fixed. |
| 15000 mi | Nav system repaired. My location cursor was off. Under warranty. |
| 20000 mi | CD player replaced. Would not read CDs. Under warranty, CD player sent to the manufacturer. CDs sent back to dealer to be picked up. |
| 43400 mi C $11000 |
alternator |
2006 Lexus IS 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 29000 mi | Rear defrost did not work, ordered new rear windshiels, returned at later date for install. Dealer stated that some how the defrost wire in windshield was broke or inoperable. |
2003 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 26000 mi US $40 |
One of the reverse light bulbs fused, replaced with a new one. |
| 31800 mi US $200 |
Driver side door automatic lock actuator broken, replaced. |
2002 Lexus IS 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 58500 mi US $550 |
Six disk changer broke. Seems to happen in almost all IS300s. Cost for new head unit was $1600. A 'refurb' was list around $550-600. Planning to install i Pod adapter instead. |
| 87000 mi US $150 |
Car would not start after getting gas. Diagnosed the alternator as being bad. Self swapped |
| 75000 mi US $100 |
We have a parasitic drain that hasn't been fully located (not uncommon in IS300). The last full drain took some fuses with it. Car was only partially operable until fixed. |
2002 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 134000 mi US $200 |
Difficult to start at times. Battery tested bad. |
| 181000 mi US $550 |
Had Stephen (Car Craft) remove the R134a and then replaced the compressor with a Denso compressor and got Car Craft to refill the 134a. |
2002 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 304000 mi US $300 |
Voltage dropped after a 1/2 hour driving. Replaced alternator. |
| 73000 mi | Period from date of purchase to current (November 2008). There have been no repairs needed other than replacing a dome light. That's it. |
| 87000 mi US $10 |
Dash backlight burned out on HVAC control panel. Bulb was replaced by owner but the new bulb burned out again and now a second bulb has gone. Extensive dash disassembly is required for replacement. Two hours or more time. |
| 104356 mi US $359 |
o2 sensors replaced - (2) |
2001 Lexus IS
Engine not specified
| 79000 mi US $412 |
All tail lights were not working |
2001 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 96700 mi US $400 |
Replaced original Alternator ($280). Battery ($110). Radiator cap ($20) |
| 140000 mi US $130 |
Air mix motor was making a clicking noise. Replaced air mix motor. |
| 236000 mi US $30 |
AMP replaced as audio was intermittent |
| 142000 mi US $320 |
Driver's side power door lock actuator failure, replaced with OEM parts. Driver's side power door lock actuator failure, replaced with OEM parts. |
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