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2001 Lexus IS repairs by problem area

Engine (60%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 30 repairs.
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2001 Lexus IS engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (67%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Lexus IS

Engine not specified

96720 mi

C $100
MAF sensor had to be replaced 

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2001 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

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

112500 mi

US $1700
Leaking oil around seals. Cylinder head cover and vale cover gaskets replaced. Still leaking oil slightly according to a second dealer, but have not yet taken in to get looked at. 
116000 mi Oil leaks never fully repaired. Not certain still leaking. 
96180 mi

$75
ignition coil connector was melted because of the high temp 
170000 mi

US $150
Check engine light on, shown various error code and end up O2 sensor replaced. 
171200 mi

US $50
Smog check failure 
179600 mi

US $1300
Engine light came on for quite a while, attempted fix by workarounds and changing sensors. Finally mechanic decided the catalytic converter replacement is eminent. 
126000 mi

US $300
Replace valve cover gasket and spark plugs 
127100 mi

US $350
Radiator burst while driving, coolant lost. Replaced radiator and coolant. 
123500 mi

US $350
Water pump, previously replaced at 90,000 miles, failed and partially drained coolant. Water pump replaced. 
139400 mi

US $300
Replaced 2 of 3 coilpacks due to cylinder misfiring. 
155000 mi

US $350
Crank seal had minor leak. Replaced cam and crank seals with t-belt and water pump. 
165000 mi

US $130
O2 sensor heater circuit cel. Replaced o2 sensor. 
180000 mi

US $160
Radiator cracked. Replaced radiator. 
218000 mi

US $280
Pedal position sensor 
222300 mi

US $20
Serpentine belt tensioner bearing wore out and was noisy. 
235000 mi

US $200
Crank pulley replaced. Was worn and rubbing on tbelt cover. 
236000 mi

US $100
Fuel tank vent valve replaced. Caused evaporate emissions leak code 

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2001 Lexus IS Engine Problems

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