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2006 Lexus IS repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 97 repairs.
2006 Lexus IS electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 112000 mi US $900 |
Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor |
| 85300 mi US $150 |
Car was hard to start. Replaced battery. |
| 93000 mi | Recirculating A/C blower door binding & not operating properly - covered by warranty |
| 80000 mi US $2500 |
Navigation unit died, needed to be replaced |
| 132000 mi | Recall on bags |
| 101000 mi US $131 |
TPSM replacment. All four wheels. |
| 145000 mi US $900 |
Alternator and fuse block |
| 15000 mi | Outside rearview mirror no longer adjusts with controls. |
| 21000 mi | Navigation system losing position. |
| 22000 mi | HID headlight replaced. |
| 27000 mi | Drivers mirror not remembering position. |
| 36000 mi | Passenger side HID headlamp. |
| 35000 mi | Plugged A/C drain. |
| 138000 mi US $1000 |
Alternator |
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 117000 mi | The lighting for the speedometer went out; Lexus said the entire instrument cluster would have to be replaced in order to fix this. |
| 58000 mi | tire pressure monitoring system, I am going to bring this to a lexus dealer eventually. Closest dealer is an hour and a half away. Tire pressure is fine, monitor is malfunctioning |
| 58000 mi US $250 |
tire pressure monitor fixed |
| 79000 mi | Auto dimming mirror failed causing lines |
| 24180 mi | Lighting of the tip of the tach needle was flickering, Xenon headlight didn't always switch on, new Xenon bulb for the headlight. All warranty repairs. New instrument cluster installed. New indicator panel (speedo, tach etc.) due to flickering lighting of the tach needle. New HID headlight. Removed dash/door panel/seat squeaks and rattles. All under warranty. |
| 89000 mi US $261 |
Remove AC drain grommet to prevent possible water intrusion. Lexus repaired at no charge - there were no issues this is a known problem with this model and this was a preventive measure. |
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 148000 mi US $120 |
R&R Alternator |
| 164000 mi US $30 |
Leak from the low pressure line near the 90 degree bend close to the O2 sensor. A/C Line was rubbing against the O2 sensor's attachment nut on the exhaust manifold. Repair: Recharged the system with a Leak test/selant/refrigerant. Spotted the leak and it self sealed. |
| 118000 mi US $260 |
Have a hard time starting car. Replace battery Alternator replaced |
| 51000 mi US $1300 |
starter button didn't turn on car right away. Dealer said that there has been this reported problem and replaced it free with no argument |
| 130000 mi US $500 |
Failed alternator replaced. |
| 109120 mi C $300 |
Battery needed replacing after 4 years due to decreased capacity test. |
| 161000 mi US $235 |
Tire pressure sensor failed and activated permanent system check warning - needed new sensor. |
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 58000 mi US $60 |
Tachometer and speedometer needles no longer illuminated. Removed instrument panel, removed needles, re-soldered new LEDs into needles, re-assembled everything. LEDs $5, find-point soldering iron $45, several hours of my time. OEM subwoofer makes "tack" sound when playing audio. Installed used OEM subwoofer from EBay, problem solved. Vanity mirror light does not come on when mirror cover is slid open, as it should turn on. Removed stitching of visor fabric on the edge facing the rear view mirror, and pulled back fabric to reveal small hole for accessing the contact points of switch. Scraped contact points, sewed fabric back using ladder stitch. Problem fixed. |
| 15000 mi | Nav system repaired. My location cursor was off. Under warranty. |
| 20000 mi | CD player replaced. Would not read CDs. Under warranty, CD player sent to the manufacturer. CDs sent back to dealer to be picked up. |
| 43400 mi C $11000 |
alternator |
2006 Lexus IS 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 29000 mi | Rear defrost did not work, ordered new rear windshiels, returned at later date for install. Dealer stated that some how the defrost wire in windshield was broke or inoperable. |
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