2008 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2008

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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%)

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2008 Lexus IS brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 7 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

111600 mi

C $400
Had to replace both rear calipers because the slide pins had seized solid. Happened 3 times to this car already. Very common. Tsib out on it long ago 
103000 mi

US $200
Rear calipers seized and required replacement. Unable to load new brake pads into calipers before replacement. Replaced rotors. 

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2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

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

46000 mi Parking brake cable loose and did not work well. Not covered by warranty so not yet fixed. 
56000 mi Brake caliper bolt sheared and the caliper was hanging on by one bolt. Front brakes were compromised and had to be towed to dealer. The dealer replace the front pads, left caliper, and left caliper bracket at cost since it was a CPO vehicle. 
13358 mi

US $665
Replaced one front wheel, two front tires, due to road hazard. Four wheel alignment. All done at independent shop. - Recall check for driver side floor mat. Brake dust TSIB performed. 15k service. All done at dealer. 

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2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan

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

94000 mi

US $300
brake caliper assembly replaced 
50000 mi

US $525
Replace normally worn brake pads and excessively grooved front rotors. 

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2008 Lexus IS Brake Problems

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