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Lexus ES repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (7%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 341 repairs.
Lexus ES body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2024 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 6000 mi | Rearmost Exhaust Heat Shield came loose and was hanging from the car. |
2019 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 37000 mi | replaced handrest |
2008 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 65400 mi US $12 |
Polished headlight lens, which were somewhat cloudy. |
| 23470 mi | Dealer replaced center console release button under warranty to fix problem with it opening too easily (TSB BO-001-08). New release button is a different design. Dealer performed TSB L-SB 0017-08 to reduce dash rattles (did not eliminate them). |
2007 Lexus ES
Engine not specified
| 21700 mi | My ES 350 with 35,000 kilometers, has just completed a successful three day repair of annoying dashboard rattles, and underside (rt. side) "thumps" due more than likely to loosened hardware. |
2007 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 137000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced steering wheel and vent trim. |
| 29000 mi | Dashboard was replace via recall |
| 160000 mi US $100 |
Door handle came, broken connection |
| 60000 mi US $300 |
trunk door (license plate holder) developed rusty spots (3 ) |
| 8000 mi | Rear seat cushion loose; plastic clip replaced under warranty. |
| 19000 mi | Rattle in dash; dealer attempted repair under warranty per TSB. |
| 25000 mi | Multiple rattles in dashboard and excessive wind noise from front side windows. Both are known issues (TSBs apply). Dealer said wind noise normal & TSBs not applicable to car. Dealer "forgot" to fix rattles (2nd time they did this). |
| 28000 mi | Numerous rattles in dashboard. Dealer fixed per TSB, removing entire dash, replacing plastic clips, adding felt, etc. |
| 50000 mi | Rattle in dash. |
| 13000 mi | Mud flap was loose and causing a rattle when car was driven at highway speeds. |
| 61760 mi C $600 |
Wind deflector on panoramic roof shattered - not clear whether due to low temperatures (-20) or ice from highway |
| 2790 mi | wind noise engine knocking on cold start CD player frozen dashboard rattles steering shake seat heater not working |
| 10540 mi | Window seal on driver side fails and window won't close- seal replaced Steering shake - new wheel alignment - doesn't help Windshield wipers hit window frame on high - adjusted |
| 31620 mi | Squeaks in the dashboard. |
| 32860 mi | Excessive wind noise, dealer ordered / installed replacement parts to resolve the issue. |
2004 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 85000 mi US $100 |
Headlight polishing and/or replacement, dent removal |
2002 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 92000 mi US $112 |
The chrome on the original wheels was peeling off and corroding, causing a slow leak. Repair not feasible so I purchased a used set of painted factory alloy wheels from a junkyard and had them installed by my independent mechanic. |
| 142000 mi | wind noise driver side window. window channel run broken. part# 68151-33070.not yet repaired. awaiting part availability |
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