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2004 Lexus LS repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

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

Other (0%)

Chart based on 21 repairs.
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2004 Lexus LS repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (29%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (24%)

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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.

2004 Lexus LS

Engine not specified

Lexus in Arizona, United States
Feb 2015 - Mar 2016
Oct 2015

93300 mi

US $1
Rear shocks leaking, replaced 
Dec 2015

95000 mi
Need new front shocks but I delayed repair 
Feb 2016

96400 mi

US $2000
front shocks and bushings 

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2004 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Lexus LS in California, United States
Nov 2018 - Oct 2019
Jan 2019

56000 mi

US $40
Replaced the worn door speakers and subwoofer. Adjustment. Noted that the next adjustment might need a new parking brake cable. 
Lexus LS in Washington, United States
Dec 2021 - Oct 2023
Sep 2023

223000 mi

US $2000
Clicking noise over bumps 
Lexus LS in Texas, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

169000 mi

US $350
Replaced all 4 oxygen sensors 
Lexus LS in Missouri, United States
Jul 2015 - Dec 2021
Jul 2015

62000 mi

US $800
Unit that heats and cools driver seat failed. 
Aug 2015

62700 mi

US $2000
Replaced compressor 
May 2017

69000 mi

US $750
amplifier 
Jan 2018

69000 mi

US $1800
Rear pads, rotors, etc 
Feb 2019

72000 mi

US $120
Battery replaced. We do this more frequently that most because we drive the car so little. Even with regular external charging, batteries do not last quite as long. 
Jun 2019

73000 mi

US $2000
A/C compressor 
Lexus LS in Maryland, United States
Feb 2015 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015

132000 mi
The air suspension shock on the rear drivers side was going bad and needed replacement. 
Lexus LS in California, United States
Feb 2015 - Oct 2017
Jun 2015

89000 mi

US $285
Hard downshift out of 4th gear and CEL plus VSC lights on. transmission fluid change duces the hard downshift but the CEL and VSC lights returned 
Sep 2015

92000 mi
The O2 sensor failed again. Apparently was mis-installed and failed. After repair problem solved. 
Feb 2016

96300 mi

US $150
Radiator developed a slow leak 
May 2016

98700 mi

US $225
New radiator hose rubbed on serpentine belt developing hole 
Oct 2016

104000 mi

US $100
Replace failing battery 
Lexus LS in Arizona, United States
Feb 2015 - Jul 2018
Jul 2017

108000 mi

US $160
Simple recharge of refrigerant. Last recharge was 2013. Prior to that, no A/C issues for 7 years. Lexus/Toyota A/C is very cold, best ever owned. 
Sep 2017

113000 mi

US $1800
Rear struts were just worn out. Previous wheel alignment had one wheel slightly out of spec. After struts were replaced, plus a routine brake pad replacement and rotors turned, alignment was able to be back within all specs and ride is like new again. 

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2004 Lexus LS Repair Histories

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