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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
Engine not specified
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.
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.
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