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2014 Lexus IS repairs by problem area

Engine (4%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (44%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (26%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 27 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2014 Lexus IS.

2014 Lexus IS repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (81%)

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Chart based on 21 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

Lexus IS in California, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2017
Oct 2016

38000 mi

US $20
The battery was discharged so I had to use starter jumper to charge the battery. 
Lexus IS in Tennessee, United States
Jul 2016 - Nov 2021
Sep 2016

27000 mi
Car would not start after coming back from vacation for 3 days. Took the car to the dealer and they replaced the Gateway ECU due to a parasitic drain of the battery. 
Lexus IS in Texas, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2022

52000 mi

US $2000
Front shocks. 
Lexus IS in California, United States
Aug 2014 - Jan 2022
May 2016

10300 mi
navigation system kept rebooting. It was a common occurrence in 2014 to 2016 lexus models. Dealer notified via email. 
Lexus IS in Alabama, United States
Mar 2015 - Apr 2017
Nov 2015

18400 mi
Multimedia Firmware Update 
Jun 2016

25000 mi
sunroof rubber trim was loose and replaced 
Mar 2017

35000 mi
Recall, rust prevention added 
Lexus IS in Tennessee, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2022
Sep 2014

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. 

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2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

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

Lexus IS in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2014 - Dec 2016
Jun 2015

13000 mi
fuel door replacement 
Lexus IS in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

30000 mi
Spiral cable (part of horn assembly in steering wheel) replaced under warranty. Was rubbing producing squeak on hot days. 
Sep 2017

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. 
Lexus IS in Missouri, United States
Feb 2015 - Apr 2017
Nov 2015

18700 mi
Flickering of the navigation head unit. Service tech indicated this was a known issue and an updated firmware would solve the problem. 
Lexus IS in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2014 - May 2017
Dec 2015

29760 mi
Rattle comming from driver front door buttons (mirror button). It rattle in come condition. Dealer were not able to replicate the problem. 
Lexus IS in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2016

17360 mi
Nav system kept rebooting while driving. Software updated as per TSB. 
Sep 2017

24180 mi
Nav system rebooting every 20 seconds. Entire nav/radio assembly replaced under warranty. 
Dec 2017

25420 mi
Rear wheel arch corrosion recall. It was a preventative "recall". Apparently some IS's had improperly applied anti corrosion treatments (wax) from the factory. This was to inspect, and reapply if necessary. In my case it was. 

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2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

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

Lexus IS in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2016 - Jan 2022
Jun 2018

61000 mi

US $300
Replace front brakes at 61000 
Lexus IS in California, United States
Nov 2013 - Sep 2016
Jul 2014

5200 mi
fuel filler door did not properly align. now acceptable. 
Jul 2015

11500 mi
parking brake rattled within brake housing. Pads were added to absorb the rattling noise. Fix only lasted temporarily. brakes are ratttling again. 
Nov 2015

14000 mi
Parking brake rattled Bolster on drivers seat showing wear 
Lexus IS in Georgia, United States
May 2016 - Jul 2017
Jan 2017

37000 mi
replaced battery while under warranty 

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2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

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

Lexus IS in Virginia, United States
Jan 2017 - Feb 2020
Oct 2017

46000 mi
Driver side headlight was clouding up, out of warranty but Lexus agreed to cover the cost. 
Jul 2018

45959 mi

US $2100
Brakes and Shims needed to be replaces as well as all 4 tires and the battery. 
Lexus IS in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2014 - Oct 2016
Jun 2016

11000 mi
Battery want holding a charge anymore. Dealer replaced under warranty, no issues. 
Lexus IS in Illinois, United States
Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014

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. 

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2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

178-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT RWD

Lexus IS in Belgium
Feb 2015 - Jun 2022
Jul 2016

50600 mi
Switch for rain interval sensor 

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2014 Lexus IS Repair Histories

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