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2008 Lexus ES repairs by problem area
Chart based on 23 repairs.
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Lexus ES
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| Lexus ES in Ohio, United States Apr 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018 124000 mi US $500 |
One of the two radiator fans was slowly dying, intermittent squealing. Part wasn't terribly expensive but took 3 hrs of labor. It's fixed now. | ||
2008 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Lexus ES in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 2017 65400 mi US $12 |
Polished headlight lens, which were somewhat cloudy. | ||
| Lexus ES in New Jersey, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017 121000 mi |
replace takata airbag replaced rear pads and rotors | ||
| Lexus ES in California, United States May 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018 137000 mi US $800 |
Water pump | ||
| Lexus ES in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2016 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Jan 2021 57040 mi C $1250 |
Water pump and thermostat needed to be replaced. Leaking badly- known problem with the V6 in both Lexus and Toyota. Lots of labour cost involved. Only 92000 Kms on this vehicle and the water pump started to go. Part was inexpensive =$290 cdn but labour added up. Came out to $1250 which included water pump, thermostat, flush and replacing of coolant and tax of course. Disappointed that a water pump would break... | ||
| Lexus ES in Michigan, United States May 2012 - Dec 2023 | |||
| Sep 2020 134000 mi US $1600 |
Replace Water Pump Right Front Axle Boot | ||
| Dec 2023 144000 mi US $250 |
Left Front Door could only be locked/unlocked manually. Replaced Left Front Door Lock Actuator (P/N 69040-42250). | ||
| Lexus ES in Texas, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Mar 2017 93000 mi US $1100 |
replaced front pads and rotors | ||
| Jul 2017 95000 mi US $1000 |
replaced lower control arms and tie rods | ||
| Lexus ES in Virginia, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010 35000 mi |
Engine VVT oil pump failed, car ran rough, CEL appeared. Towed to dealer and they replaced VVT oil pump under warranty. | ||
| Lexus ES in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Sep 2011 22320 mi C $600 |
On cold starts, engine was emitting a knocking sound like a diesel. First told by dealer that this was normal, but then insisted that dealer fix under warranty identified by TSB for replacement of engine valve train. | ||
| Lexus ES in New York, United States Feb 2009 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Dec 2009 23470 mi |
Dealer replaced center console release button under warranty to fix problem with it opening too easily (TSB BO-001-08). New release button is a different design. Dealer performed TSB L-SB 0017-08 to reduce dash rattles (did not eliminate them). | ||
| Aug 2016 115000 mi US $400 |
Needed a new front right HID lamp Replaced drive belt wearing out | ||
| Lexus ES in California, United States Mar 2011 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Feb 2012 49100 mi |
Battery's cold-crank-amperes were well below what they should have been at its age, as a result of which the car wouldn't start if the lights or climate control were left on for more than a few minutes. Battery replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 2017 94000 mi US $1825 |
Water pump apparently suddenly conked out while driving. Coolant emptied, engine stalled. Car had to be towed to dealer for emergency repair. Also, since December 2016, the check-engine light was on, the diagnostic code had indicated an o2 sensor problem, I was told by a dealer this was benign and only had a slight impact on fuel economy and smog checks so that wasn't fixed until now (along with water pump). | ||
| Lexus ES in Florida, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Nov 2016 63500 mi |
AC not working properly. Evaporator replaced. volume control on radio not working intermittently | ||
| Lexus ES in Ontario, Canada Apr 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 2016 119660 mi C $420 |
Replaced front left bearing. | ||
| Lexus ES in California, United States Mar 2011 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jun 2015 58000 mi US $425 |
Check engine,traction,red warning light all came on. Took to dealership to read code was hoping for maybe gas cap but it ended up being bank number 2 oxygen sensor.$65 diagnostic fee,$175 labor to replace sensor $167 parts total $425 | ||
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