| 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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (35%)
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.
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 54000 mi US $150 |
Left headlight bulb burned out and had condensation on the glass. Changed out bulb, didn't work, turns out the headlight wasn't sealed so had to get the ballast replaced. 60 bucks for ballast + labor. |
| 190000 mi US $550 |
front passenger door lock |
| 18077 mi | Drivers side headlight out |
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 58900 mi C $300 |
Alternator replacement. Was not easy at all. Expect to pay more than 300$ I paid. That's what I paid just for the part. |
| 73160 mi | Airbag light came on. Simply unplugged and plugged back in the airbag under the drivers side dash. |
| 18000 mi | Subwoofer replaced (known issue with ML Sub) |
| 107500 mi US $377 |
Passenger side fuse box electrical burns/arcing at alternator 150 amp fuse. Car required tow. |
| 135000 mi US $10 |
Battery cable terminals required replacement due to oxidation. |
| 90700 mi US $200 |
Nav display stopped functioning, lexus na helped out on replacement cost, thanks lexus |
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 41000 mi | Lumbar motors in front seats weak and working intermittently. |
| 49600 mi | Radio began ejecting CD's and turning itself off randomly. Radio was replaced under warranty. |
| 57900 mi US $500 |
Nav touchscreen stopped responding, ended up replacing the just the nav unit. |
| 928 mi | Free 1 month/1000 mile checkup and personalized settings. Ground loop TSIB repair for audio jack in armrest. |
| 104000 mi US $187 |
Cigarette lighter lost power |
| 106000 mi US $1600 |
Electrical failure of power steering, speedometer, other systems. Eventually found to be rodent damage. |
| 108000 mi US $1400 |
Door Actuator (for lock) died. Dead tpms sensor. |
| 112000 mi US $600 |
Door loop lock actuator |
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64900 mi US $310 |
Injected dye to check for leaks. Recharged AC system. No leaks found. |
| 69400 mi US $129 |
AC stops blowing old air every year now. Unable to find leak even with dyes. Eventually simply recharge. |
| 79000 mi US $179 |
Slow leak in AC system. Needs to be recharged every 2-3 years. Lexus dealer and other shops have not been able to locate origin of leak. |
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