| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2005 Lexus LS repairs by problem area
Engine (13%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (13%)
Chart based on 24 repairs.
2005 Lexus LS repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus LS in Florida, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Sep 2015114 miUS $2500 | The transmission was hard shifting down into 1st gear when slowing down to stop. Felt like the breaks were being slammed when slowing down to stop (10mph and below). The shop replaced the transmission with a newer used unit. Problem was less noticeable but still there. Also noticed rough shifts from 2nd-3rd and 3rd-4th after the replacement. | ||
| Lexus LS in Ontario, Canada Dec 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 2017128960 miC $200 | Hole in muffler. | ||
| Lexus LS in Virginia, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017137000 miUS $11 | Replaced front passenger door look actuator motor | ||
| Lexus LS in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201787000 miUS $250 | Replaced front brake pads and rotors | ||
| Lexus LS in New Mexico, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201762000 miUS $350 | Mass Air Sensor | ||
| Lexus LS in Virginia, United States - Apr 2007 | |||
| Apr 200746500 mi | Laser cruise control not functioning well | ||
| Lexus LS in Alabama, United States Apr 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Sep 2016256000 miUS $600 | Radiator cracked | ||
| Jan 2017 | Windows were very slow and would stop sometimes | ||
| Lexus LS in Minnesota, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2015129000 miUS $1800 | Left rear air shock needed to be replaced | ||
| Lexus LS in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 2016142700 mi | Chrome wheel seal on tire failed resulting in a flat tire, the third wheel that this has happened; one yet to fail. | ||
| Mar 2016141000 mi | Tire went flat due to chrome wheel seal. | ||
| Nov 2016143300 mi | Another chrome wheel corroded causing an air leak. Wheel was buffed, to smooth out the problem. | ||
| Mar 2017144000 mi | Trans pan was leaking some, so Eagle just tightened up the bolts to stop the leaking. No charge. | ||
| Lexus LS in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - May 2018 | |||
| Sep 2015155000 miUS $600 | Leaking front strut and rack pinion | ||
| Lexus LS in Colorado, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201587000 miUS $10 | Replaced motor in door lock actuator. Expect $500+ for dealer. Could pay someone knowledgable to install your $10 part - 2 hours time. | ||
| May 201695900 miUS $258 | Replaced front passenger side wheel bearing / hub assembly. Took less than 2 hours and $260 for part. | ||
| Jul 2017119000 miUS $200 | Car had begun vibrating when brakes were applied. Pads at 60k still had a LOT of use left. | ||
| Mar 2018136000 miUS $322 | Rear struts leaking, one top mount failed. Replace front struts and mounts | ||
| Lexus LS in New Jersey, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 2015177000 miUS $690 | System was drained and recharged Front bushings replaced | ||
| Sep 2016188000 miUS $145 | Replaced battery | ||
| May 2017205000 miUS $1000 | brake work | ||
| Mar 2018213000 miUS $890 | Replace window pillar wrap. Became brittle and cracked, re-wrapped with factory part. | ||
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