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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%)

Chart based on 402 repairs.
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Lexus IS other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (68%)

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Chart based on 19 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

13000 mi fuel door replacement 

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2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

14000 mi Parking brake rattled 

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2010 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

49250 mi

US $67
under warranty to replace a leaky water pump 

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2010 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

89900 mi

C $435
wiper system - replace system arm 

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2010 Lexus IS 2dr Hardtop conv.

204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

40000 mi

US $100
Mirror on passenger side was coming apart and rattles and noises were seeming extreme this winter 

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2009 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

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. 
37000 mi

US $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. 
44000 mi

US $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. 

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2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

49600 mi Wheel lock was stripped so I could not remove any of the wheels. Dealer replaced at cost since the car should have come with a working wheel lock. 

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2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

27000 mi Right headlight got misaligned after hitting a pothole 
32000 mi one headlight was pointing too low after a pothole 

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2007 Lexus IS

Engine not specified

79000 mi

US $800
auto leveling headlight problem 

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2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

58000 mi Passenger side fog lamp bracket need tightened. 

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2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

85000 mi Mechanic broke wheel locks when replacing tires. Mechanic replaced at its expense. 

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2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

109000 mi

US $600
headlights not working and filling with water 

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2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

26000 mi Front driver seat squeaks, seat rails were found to be defective. 
40000 mi Shocks that hold open trunk failed 

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2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

58000 mi

US $60
Interior rear view mirror glass developed a flaky look caused by reflective backing going bad. Purchased similar part from EBay, disassembled faulty mirror, swapped out mirror glass. Problem solved. 

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2004 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD

25000 mi Door check Tailight nipples broken, tailight a little loose Auto leveling sensors 

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2003 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

98590 mi had to replace and lube spring for hood latch. Also had to completely take apart driver door twice to fix driver window which wouldn't work with the auto button..wouldnt stay up. 

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Lexus IS Other Problems

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