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2002 Lexus IS repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (0%)
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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
Chart based on 44 repairs.
2002 Lexus IS electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (56%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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. |
| 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. |
| 87000 mi US $150 |
Car would not start after getting gas. Diagnosed the alternator as being bad. Self swapped |
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
| 104356 mi US $359 |
o2 sensors replaced - (2) |
| 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. |
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