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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%)
Chart based on 44 repairs.
2002 Lexus IS repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 40 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
| Lexus IS in California, United States - Nov 2007 | |||
| Nov 200744000 miUS $300 | Air Flow sensor replacement | ||
| Lexus IS in Minnesota, United States Jun 2007 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Apr 200758500 miUS $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. | ||
| Lexus IS in New Mexico, United States May 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2017148000 miUS $200 | replaced radiator replaced power steering hose | ||
| Lexus IS in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Apr 201475000 miUS $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. | ||
| Lexus IS in Arizona, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jun 201552000 miUS $42 | Check engine light on. Replaced roll over valve. | ||
| Lexus IS in Oregon, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013US $379 | Rear O2 Sensor | ||
| Lexus IS in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Dec 2011129000 miUS $700 | O2 sensor and new plugs and wired | ||
| May 2014143600 mi | Two front catalytic converters replaced | ||
| Lexus IS in Texas, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Jun 201054000 miUS $10 | CEL came on pointing to EVAP system as a problem. Replaced gas cap. | ||
| Jul 201055000 miUS $100 | Same as above, blew out valves in charcoal canister and had car road tested over a few hundred miles. Got vehicle back and CEL came on within 150 miles. Will return for more trouble shooting. CEL came on at 55k miles. Bad Bank 1 Sensor 2 o2 sensor. Since it was close to the 60k mile maintaince I repaired it while doing the service. (Self-repair) | ||
| Nov 201059000 miUS $300 | Replaced charcoal canister to remove CEL. Hopefully this works... CEL from EVAP system again, over a week after replaced charcoal canister. So problem persists. Plan on going to dealer. | ||
| Mar 201165000 miUS $1290 | Took car to dealer for EVAP code. Replaced Charcoal canister and found rollover valve was leaking (smoke test), dropped the gas tank and replaced valve and seal. EVAP system tests OK after road test. | ||
| Sep 201287000 miUS $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
| Lexus IS in Alabama, United States Dec 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017US $600 | All 3 coil packs were out of spec as well as 2 out of 3 spark plug wires. | ||
| Lexus IS in Virginia, United States - Mar 2007 | |||
| Mar 200753000 mi | Right lower ball joint was replaced due to squeeking. | ||
| Lexus IS in Georgia, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2014115000 miUS $1300 | Radiator replaced. When the mechanic pulled the top hose off for the timing belt job, he noticed the radiator's top inlet was starting to crumble and missing a chunk of plastic. It's pretty impressive that it had not been leaking already. | ||
| Mar 2016134000 miUS $200 | Difficult to start at times. Battery tested bad. Thermostat was stuck open, and the engine would not warm up properly. | ||
| Feb 2018148000 miUS $350 | -lower control arms -d.s. lower ball joint -valve cover gaskets -PCV valve | ||
| May 2021174000 miUS $400 | Gas pedal would not work, sensor harness had to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2022181000 miUS $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. | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 2014151800 miUS $57 | B2S2 O2 sensor | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| May 201298300 miUS $10 | Brakes were squeaky. Found right front caliper sticking. removed and lubed sliders. Reseated anti squeal shims. Brakes now operating as designed. | ||
| Aug 201299900 miUS $600 | Found front struts worn, causing unusual tire wear. Replaced front and rear shocks. Found left front lower ball joint leaking. Replaced ball joints. | ||
2002 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jun 2002 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 200273000 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. | ||
| May 201087000 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 201093000 miUS $80 | Bank one, oxygen sensor #2 failed (heater circuit P0141 OBD error reported) | ||
| Jul 2012104800 miUS $30 | Hood prop rod retainer clip broke. Since rod is normally secured under the hood, this had to be repaired to stop rattling noises. | ||
| May 2013117000 miUS $110 | Weather stripping on body surrounding driver door opening ripped and was replaced | ||
| Lexus IS in Florida, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
| May 200862000 miUS $60 | Replaced a failed O2 sensor with one I purchased on eBay. | ||
| Jun 201085000 miUS $2500 | Replaced the clutch on the manual transmission. I would consider this a wear item. | ||
| Lexus IS in New Jersey, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 2010104356 miUS $359 | o2 sensors replaced - (2) | ||
| Lexus IS in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010134000 miUS $600 | Catalytic converter replaced. Bank 1 upstream. Bought replacement part from rock auto.com. | ||
| Jun 2011137000 miUS $600 | Car misfiring. Valve covers discovered to be leaking, replaced. Misfire smoothed out but still occurred during acceleration. Ignition coil in cylinder 6 replaced. Engine no longer misfire. | ||
| Lexus IS in Ohio, United States Nov 2012 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Dec 201288000 miUS $240 | Front control rods on both sides had the bushing fail and had to be replaced Both lower ball joints on the front failed | ||
| Nov 201498000 mi | Bearings and bushings failing. | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 2016304000 miUS $300 | Voltage dropped after a 1/2 hour driving. Replaced alternator. | ||
| Lexus IS in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011130200 mi | Rust above windshield. | ||
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