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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%)
Chart based on 97 repairs.
2006 Lexus IS engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (57%)
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.
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 119500 mi US $1000 |
Engine has developed an oil consumption problem...Known issue with IS 250, currently not admitted for IS 350's...Started using oil at 85,000 miles (1 qt per 2500 miles)...Now up to 1 qt per 1000 miles (mileage 125,000). |
| 115000 mi | Replace fuel pipes on TSB due to possible stress at bends. |
| 112000 mi US $900 |
water pump leaking from seal and replaced pump |
| 50000 mi | Water pump leaking |
| 25000 mi | Defective cam gears causing engine grinding at cold startup. Repaired under TSB. |
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 40000 mi | Cylinder misfire |
| 68000 mi | Mass Airflow sensor |
| 75500 mi | Broken water pump-leaking fluid. Replaced loose cam gear pin causing dry start |
| 66000 mi | The issue was an occasional rough idle when at a stop and in gear. The resolution by the dealer that was covered under the manufacturer warranty was engine top cleaner and replacement of a gasket. |
| 89000 mi US $261 |
dealer determined that water pump was leaking Engine idling rough at stop intermittently. Carbon build up on valve - cylinder #4 misfire.removed and disassembled motor, clean valves, ck springs, replace pistons,rings,gaskets and reassemble. Lexus repaired at no charge. |
| 124000 mi US $580 |
Vehicle started running rough. VSC light on dashboard came on. Dealer replaced the meter sub-assy, intake air flow, part # 22204-31020. |
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 131900 mi US $187 |
Exhaust system had a hole in it. |
| 154000 mi US $175 |
Water pump bearing gave out, causing coolant to leak out and car begin to overheat. Replaced Waterpump, and Drive belt. |
| 1 mi US $1 |
Both Catalytic converters need replacing. |
| 105000 mi US $500 |
Two O2 sensors failed and needed replacement. Exhaust was leaking. |
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 62000 mi | Lowered gas mileage due to gunking up pistons during fuel injection. Oil leaked in pistons which burned more oil than expected. Known factory issue for 2006 IS models. Factory covered. |
| 71000 mi | Factory issue - gaskets at valves were leaking. Resulted in higher gas consumption and gunk build up. |
| 42780 mi | noise from water pump; replaced |
2006 Lexus IS 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 32000 mi | Starter went out, unable to start car due to electronic ignition. |
2006 Lexus IS 4-door
4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 37200 mi €500 |
This was the first real problem the car suffered, other than one to replace the "marmitta catalitica", due to too frequent mileage in town. |
| 40300 mi €1500 |
Cambiata la guarnizione della testata. Primo sintomo: non funzionava più il condizionamento, in quanto perdeva acqua. Changed head gasket. Symptom: air conditioning no longer worked, b/c losing water. |
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