2007 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2007

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2007 Lexus IS repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 75 repairs.
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2007 Lexus IS engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Lexus IS

Engine not specified

68000 mi Recall never performed regarding fuel system; Lexus solution was not determined prior to sale of car. 

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2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

47300 mi VVTI gear replacement 
60000 mi

US $500
Water pump leaking, water pump was replaced. 
106000 mi

US $100
Oxygen sensor was replaced. 
19000 mi Engine oil completely emptied out of the car. Had to be towed and repaired. (Car was a train wreck) 
112220 mi ECM fried due to fuel sensor malfunction 

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2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

87000 mi I noticed radiator fluid in the engine bay and high vehicle temperatures 
85000 mi

US $750
Replace bad Oxygen sensor 
78120 mi

R 900
Car is making a clattering noise just after start up. Dealer advised that this is a CVT problem that needs to be attended to. Will require specialized technician as engine must be removed. Cost quoted I find prohibitive at $2000. 
94240 mi

R 125
adjust fuel setting 
76880 mi Intermittent engine clattering due to a valve timing problem. Never fixed because minor and intermittent, and cost was prohibitive. 
69500 mi Rough cold start with check engine light and VSC. Dealer checked the error codes and determined it was related to the piston problem. They replaced the piston rings and pistons free of charge. 
73700 mi

US $349
water pump was leadking 
59000 mi

US $100
During maintenance, dealer reported leak in water pump and replaced it. 
39000 mi

US $200
Fuel injection idle solenoid replacement. But when I took the car to the dealer they said nothing was wrong & they were right. The problem has not appeared since. I've had the car for 10 yrs and had zero repair costs. 
119700 mi

US $800
Water pump and drive pulley 

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2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

29000 mi Water pump - dealer replaced at no charge to customer. 
123000 mi

US $150
I just replaced the serpentine belt, because it was showing signs of wear. 
59000 mi

C $2800
y pipe broke need to remplace the entire pype for awd cost 4500$ ,y pipe touche the drive axles making noise when turn left 
103000 mi

US $700
Water pump replaced. 
181000 mi

US $1800
Exhaust leak due to rust. The 'Y' pipe is expensive! 

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2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

39680 mi Water pump failure repaired under powertrain warranty. 

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2007 Lexus IS Engine Problems

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