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Lexus ES repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
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 340 repairs.
Lexus ES brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (30%)
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.
2015 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 105000 mi US $1399 |
Front Brakes |
2013 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 139739 mi | Turned Rotors and Replaced rear pads |
| 102300 mi C $150 |
Brakes worn. Replaced them all ( rotors + pads ). |
2013 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 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. |
2012 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 109000 mi | The brake rotors and pads causing shaking in steering wheel |
2009 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 114100 mi C $1200 |
Emergency Brake Cables |
| 80000 mi US $405 |
Replaced rear pads and rotors |
| 137000 mi US $800 |
Brake job needed, included front and rear pads and rotors |
2008 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 121000 mi | replaced rear pads and rotors |
| 93000 mi US $1100 |
replaced front pads and rotors |
2007 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 47000 mi US $115 |
Applying brakes produced a fairly loud click from the driver side front wheel area. Dealer Said they cleaned and lubricated some moving part. The repair also cleared up a mushy feeling brake pedal. |
| 63000 mi US $150 |
Clicking noise from front brakes. Lubricated brakes. Second time repaired. |
| 500 mi | Brake squeak; pads and shims replaced under warranty per TSB. |
| 38000 mi | Screeching noise when braking in reverse. Dealer said was a design issue. Installed pad kit and shim kit for anti-squeak. |
| 68939 mi US $4318 |
Replace brake pads (front & rear) |
2005 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 137020 mi C $300 |
Replaced front left caliper, both front rotors and pads. |
2002 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 103000 mi US $450 |
Front brake calipers frozen and would not release. New front calipers, rotors and pads installed to fix problem. |
| 156000 mi US $875 |
Replaced front rotors, calipers, pads and brake lines. Replaced rear pads and resurfaced rear rotors. |
| 108900 mi US $200 |
Replaced front right brake caliper. |
1999 Lexus ES
Engine not specified
| 296000 mi US $20 |
Stuck calliper |
1999 Lexus ES 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 129000 mi US $700 |
ABS system controlled braking 100% of the time even when not needed. Noticed brake pulsing even when roads were dry and no tires were slipping. |
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