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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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Lexus ES brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (33%)

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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.

2015 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

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

105000 mi

US $1399
Front Brakes 

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2013 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

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

92000 mi

US $45
Changed out rear brake pads...even wear. Simple job 
102300 mi

C $150
Brakes worn. Replaced them all ( rotors + pads ). 
139739 mi Turned Rotors and Replaced rear pads 

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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. 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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) 

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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. 

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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. 

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1999 Lexus ES

Engine not specified

296000 mi

US $20
Stuck calliper 

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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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Lexus ES Brake Problems

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