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2013 Lexus ES repairs by problem area

Engine (11%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (44%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

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

Other (0%)

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2013 Lexus ES repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

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

Lexus ES in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2021 - Jul 2023
Oct 2021

139739 mi
Turned Rotors and Replaced rear pads 
Lexus ES in Florida, United States
May 2020 - Dec 2023
Oct 2021

92000 mi

US $45
Changed out rear brake pads...even wear. Simple job 
Jul 2023

109000 mi

US $300
Replaced electric steering damper $10 part was worn and making noise on rough and semi rough roads. 
Lexus ES in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2017 - Jun 2022
Mar 2020

102300 mi

C $150
Brakes worn. Replaced them all ( rotors + pads ). 
Lexus ES in Ohio, United States
Apr 2015 - Apr 2017
Jul 2016

28200 mi

US $300
Piece of plastic in the intake 

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2013 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Lexus ES in Georgia, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021

103000 mi

US $120
Replaced door lock module on driver's front door 
Lexus ES in Oregon, United States
Dec 2018 - Jun 2019
Mar 2019

67000 mi

US $37
Right rear door lock failed. Purchased part off ebay. Two hours to replace. 
Jun 2019

69000 mi
Left rear door lock failed. Reset computer worked to get it working again. with engine on but not running rolled down all windows at once. Then release all buttons. Hold down driver window down button for 4 minutes. Door lock now works again. 
Lexus ES in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2015 - Oct 2021
Dec 2015

49600 mi
Brake actuator was noisy under higher than normal braking but before ABS comes on. After extensive testing Lexus recommended replacing main actuator.This was done at no cost under warranty. Cost of part would have been $3000. 

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2013 Lexus ES Repair Histories

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