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2007 Lexus ES repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (9%)

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2007 Lexus ES transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (49%)

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Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Lexus ES

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21700 mi My ES was in my dealership for transmission (computer ) problem once in dec. and once in Jan. 
23560 mi My ES was in my dealership for transmission (computer ) problem once in dec. and once in Jan. 

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2007 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

4000 mi Transmission was running rough. Dealer replaced transmission. No further issues noted after replacement. 
8990 mi engine knocking on cold start wind noise -replaced door and window seals 
2300 mi Transmission failure. Replaced. 
103300 mi

US $100
CV axle boots leaking grease. replaced boots 
116000 mi

US $2200
Speed sensor port O-ring leaking 
117005 mi Boot,axle. Was leaking 
160000 mi

US $500
Replaced right front axle. 
135000 mi

US $282
Banjo Bolt Gasket replacement 
152000 mi

US $34
CV Boot replacement 
119000 mi

US $200
Replaced axle to remedy leaking CV boots. 
139000 mi cv axle boot leaking 
192000 mi

US $6000
transmission slipping. dealer replaced transmission 
89000 mi

US $159
Car suffered from known transmission "flare" issue. Was told a software update would fix the issue, so far it has not improved. Was told by dealership to drive car for a week. 
106500 mi

US $450
Passenger side axle replacement. Worn and causing a vibration at 40-50MPH. The problem may have started from an evasive maneuver on the highway one year prior. 
123000 mi

US $480
CV joints replaced 
159000 mi

US $1300
Front right axle was leaking fluid. Replaced axle and joints. 
190000 mi

US $400
left axle replaced. 
89500 mi

US $1500
Right Front axle boot leaking - replaced. $425 Rough shifting. Dealer upgraded software = $150 
94000 mi

US $350
Right Front axle boot leaking - replaced. (Same as July 2012) 
9000 mi Transmission lurching issue 
10000 mi Infrequent transmission flare (gear slip) during upshift. Torque converter "shock/thunk". TSB exists for latter; but dealer refused to repair claiming "normal operation". 
25500 mi Transmission's torque converter thunks periodically causing car to shudder. TSB exists for this issue (VIN in range listed), but dealer said it didn't apply, and service writer condescendingly dismissed my concern. Trans also slips/flares intermittently. Automatic gear shift lever occasionally sticks half way between "R" and "P", instead of going into "P". Service writer laughed condescendingly and said I was too picky. Tech noted problem and lubed. Fixed for 1 month; then problem returned 1. Trans torque converter thunks plus shift flares. Dealer claims normal and laughed at my reference to TSB & refused repair. 2. Gear shift sticks between R & P; Lubed. A/C spews white dust; evaporator ordered. 3. Door wind noise w/TSB; dealer refused fi 
41000 mi Transmission intermittently thunks/shudders when torque converter engages. It also intermittently slips/flares when up-shifting. 
42000 mi Transmission torque converter shudders intermittently at specific speeds, causing car to feel as if it's stumbling. Known problem for this year/VIN. Factory rep visited dealer & tested, claimed "operating normally". Automatic gear shift lever occasionally sticks & stays in dead space of shift gate between "R" and "P", instead of spring returning it to "P". Factory rep tech claims "operating normally". 
49000 mi Torque converter defect causes shudder. 
119000 mi

US $4400
cv joints cv joints and rod replaced as well as leak in engine 
42000 mi

US $147
Found grease leaking from inner axle boot seal; replaced and resealed inner axle boot. ($500 paid by extended warranty of total $647 cost) 
42740 mi Long shifting in 3-4 gears only when cold for 2-3 min 
36000 mi They also reprogrammed the computer for the transmission due too rough shifting. 
98400 mi

US $76
Replaced right side CV boots, inner axle seal, and axle nut. 
128000 mi

US $517
Replaced left side CV boots, inner axle seal, and locking nut. 
14000 mi transmission did not shift correctly and had to be replaced. 
175700 mi

US $1300
Slight leak 

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