| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Lexus IS repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (1%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 67 repairs.
2008 Lexus IS body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 18000 mi | Leather seat on passenger side was beginning to crack. They attempted a re-dye earlier, which failed. They replaced seat cover as a courtesy (not under warranty) on return visit. |
| 24000 mi | the dashboard was loose and made breaking noise on rough roads! The dashboard was glued again. |
| 45000 mi | Driver side roof trim piece flew off of car on roadtrip. It caused the front pillar trim to pop off requiring it to be secured with tape! NOTE: This car has the original OEM windshield. |
| 44000 mi | recall- dashboard melting |
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 41000 mi | Rattle coming from glove box. Dealer billed for repair as it should have been found in Certified inspection. Hood sat uneven with fender. Bumper missing a retaining clip. Fixed by adding rubber bumper under hood and replacing retaining clip. Dealer billed for repair because it should have been found during Certified inspection. |
| 46000 mi | Rear driver-side door "crunched"when opening. Handle was lubricated which fixed the problem only temporarily. |
| 22000 mi | Persistent rattle since the car was new. Been to dealer total of 4 times without any success. Most recently blown off as I hear nothing; demanded another tech who throught he could fix it but could not. |
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14000 mi | Drip molding on side of roof. Rear of molding came loose. Dealer ordered new molding and replaced. |
| 33000 mi | Corrosion on wheels - four wheels ordered and replaced in July under original warranty |
| 60600 mi US $250 |
replaced 4 wheels. replaced under warranty 3 yrs ago for corrosion. New wheels corroded after 2+ yrs. Lexus replaced wheels. Charged owner for replacement |
| 15000 mi | Squeak coming from dashboard |
| 17000 mi | Squeak coming from center stack on dashboard. |
| 83700 mi C $700 |
Sandblast and repaint wheel rims |
| 95680 mi C $700 |
Replace badly corroded wheels |
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