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2009 Lexus ES repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (23%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 13 repairs.
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2009 Lexus ES repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Lexus ES in Virginia, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

164000 mi

US $3600
Worn struts were replaced. 
Jun 2022

168000 mi

US $500
Replaced struts and strut bearings. Old struts we’re worn enough to cause uneven tire wear 
Lexus ES in New York, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
Aug 2021

137000 mi

US $800
Brake job needed, included front and rear pads and rotors 
Lexus ES in Kansas, United States
Jun 2021 - Dec 2023
Aug 2021

133000 mi

US $450
Drivers side window switch would not activate windows, required replacement. 
Apr 2023

159000 mi

US $90
Car would not start. Turned our to be a wire that had been chewed through by mice. (we live in the country) 
Lexus ES in California, United States
Nov 2020 - Nov 2021
May 2020

88000 mi

US $200
Bearing went bad. Made a sound when turning 
Lexus ES in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
Apr 2017

80000 mi

US $405
Replaced rear pads and rotors 
Lexus ES in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2016 - Jul 2018
May 2016

114100 mi

C $1200
Emergency Brake Cables 
Lexus ES in Texas, United States
Mar 2016 - Apr 2017
Jul 2016

82500 mi

US $150
A/C fan replacement 
Jan 2017

88000 mi

US $125
Compressor wires stripped Automatic door locks not functioning 
Lexus ES in Florida, United States
Mar 2016 - Apr 2017
Mar 2016

64000 mi
Small leak in one of the wheel gasket. Not noted by owner, but caught during a routine oil change. 
Lexus ES in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2016 - Dec 2016
Sep 2016

56000 mi
bad/noisy water pump. dealer replaced at no cost/per Toyota 

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2009 Lexus ES Repair Histories

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