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Expensive Lexus ES repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 55 repairs.
Lexus ES repair cost distribution
$2500+ (17%)
$1000 - $2499 (83%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 35 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 |
Spark Plugs Front Brakes Battery did not pass load test while in shop for something else |
2011 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 116000 mi US $2000 |
Water pump housing Housing belt tensioner |
2010 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 75000 mi US $2300 |
Howling tire noise when driving. Flat spot diagnosis due to bad struts all around. Replaced front struts and 4 wheel alignment performed.Will replace rear struts and tires summer 2019.Rack & pinion unit installed, fluid changed. Car riding harsh after repair, possibly overinflated tires. Will check, if not, return car to shop. |
2009 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 164000 mi US $3600 |
Worn struts were replaced. |
| 168000 mi US $500 |
Replaced struts and strut bearings. Old struts we’re worn enough to cause uneven tire wear |
| 114100 mi C $1200 |
Emergency Brake Cables |
2008 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 93000 mi US $1100 |
replaced front pads and rotors |
| 95000 mi US $1000 |
replaced lower control arms and tie rods |
| 57040 mi C $1250 |
Water pump and thermostat needed to be replaced. Leaking badly- known problem with the V6 in both Lexus and Toyota. Lots of labour cost involved. Only 92000 Kms on this vehicle and the water pump started to go. Part was inexpensive =$290 cdn but labour added up. Came out to $1250 which included water pump, thermostat, flush and replacing of coolant and tax of course. Disappointed that a water pump would break... |
| 94000 mi US $1825 |
Water pump apparently suddenly conked out while driving. Coolant emptied, engine stalled. Car had to be towed to dealer for emergency repair. Also, since December 2016, the check-engine light was on, the diagnostic code had indicated an o2 sensor problem, I was told by a dealer this was benign and only had a slight impact on fuel economy and smog checks so that wasn't fixed until now (along with water pump). |
2007 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 108000 mi US $1500 |
Oil cooler pipe leak |
| 82000 mi US $331 |
Replaced Blower Motor |
| 89500 mi US $1500 |
Replaced left and right rear door locks with rebuilt motors= $700 Right Front axle boot leaking - replaced. $425 Rough shifting. Dealer upgraded software = $150 |
| 94000 mi US $350 |
Replaced front passenger door lock with rebuilt motors= $350 Right Front axle boot leaking - replaced. (Same as July 2012) |
| 125000 mi US $1880 |
Replaced All(4) Oil Control Valves. Replaced Spark Plugs. |
| 119000 mi US $4400 |
oil leaking into engine, rod replaced cv joints cv joints and rod replaced as well as leak in engine |
| 184000 mi US $1400 |
car stopped in the middle of highway. Car dealer replaced Alternator |
| 106500 mi US $450 |
Passenger side axle replacement. Worn and causing a vibration at 40-50MPH. The problem may have started from an evasive maneuver on the highway one year prior. |
| 111000 mi US $2000 |
Replace rack and pinion assembly. |
| 135000 mi US $2400 |
timing chain cover leak. take down engine, remove timing chain cover, seal with formed in place gasket |
| 159800 mi US $370 |
Power Steering Rack Pressure Hose |
| 156300 mi US $659 |
battery icon went on dashboard. Fully charge battery will be dead after 30 minutes while engine shut off. Burnt smell coming from engine. At first seemed like weak battery. But after replacing battery, battery charge will be drained. |
| 192000 mi US $6000 |
transmission slipping. dealer replaced transmission timing chain cover leak. previous dealer did not repair properly the leak. |
| 201000 mi US $500 |
radiator and coolant bypass hose leaks |
| 97000 mi US $100 |
Ignition coil #1 not firing. Replaced ignition coil #1. Engine mount cracked. Replaced engine mount. |
| 98100 mi US $700 |
Steering rack leaking. Replaced Steering rack. Excessive noise in idler pulleys. Replaced idler pulleys. |
| 103300 mi US $100 |
leaking power steering hose CV axle boots leaking grease. replaced boots lower control arms had separated bushings. replaced. |
| 116000 mi US $2200 |
Belt tensioner bearing noise Replaced radiator Speed sensor port O-ring leaking |
| 91360 mi C $1700 |
Mark Levinson audio amp blown. Mark Levinson subwoofer blown |
| 93800 mi C $600 |
Wind deflector on panoramic roof shattered - not clear whether due to low temperatures (-20) or ice from highway |
| 186000 mi US $1300 |
New spark plugs. New air filter. Needed to remove battery at shop due to huge amount of battery acid build on terminals, i could remove battery. Replace battery and have battery linkage soaked to remove acid, engine coil replacement |
| 160000 mi US $100 |
Door handle came, broken connection |
| 130000 mi US $375 |
Oxygen Sensor died. CEL still on. I'm leaning towards a bad error reset as it has been near two months and everything seems okay. |
| 142000 mi US $350 |
Another oxygen sensor died and was replaced. Another oxygen sensor died. Make sure to replace in pairs. |
| 159000 mi US $1300 |
Front right axle was leaking fluid. Replaced axle and joints. |
| 190000 mi US $400 |
left axle replaced. |
| 53280 mi C $1250 |
Nav unit "crashed", had to be replaced |
| 88040 mi C $900 |
A/C parts were replaced |
| 77000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced leaking struts and also rebuilt power steering pump |
| 42000 mi US $147 |
Found grease leaking from inner axle boot seal; replaced and resealed inner axle boot. ($500 paid by extended warranty of total $647 cost) |
| 47000 mi US $2667 |
Replaced rack and pinion steering after it was found to be worn out in regular servicing inspection. |
| 50226 mi US $1156 |
Replace alternator after failure (which required car to be towed to dealer). Also replaced battery, which was on warranty. |
| 51000 mi US $114 |
Look into other issues pointed out by dealer such as oil leak that would require expensive repairs according to dealer; this shop found car in sound condition and not needing other repairs. I put in stop-leak fluid which probably helped. check out noise that turned out to be a loose flap. |
| 68939 mi US $4318 |
Replace leaking power steering hoses Replace leaking sway bar end Replace ball joint Replace engine mount Replace brake pads (front & rear) |
| 110000 mi US $423 |
Wheel bearing was replaced. |
| 113800 mi US $700 |
Water pump Radiator |
| 129000 mi US $1300 |
Front lower control arm bushings Front Passenger window regulator and window |
| 137000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced steering wheel and vent trim. |
| 160000 mi US $500 |
Replaced right front axle. |
| 100000 mi US $150 |
Battery died |
| 150000 mi US $1000 |
rack and pinion replace |
| 37000 mi US $1000 |
Right side High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamp flickers and then goes out after 15 min of use. Left lamp flickers slightly when car door slammed. Dealer replaced both HID bulbs under warranty. |
| 175700 mi US $1300 |
Slight leak |
2004 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 86000 mi US $1300 |
Unknown drivetrain repair. |
| 93000 mi US $285 |
Replaced leaking oil pan |
| 214500 mi US $1100 |
The rear suspension had to be replaced along with all 4 tires |
2002 Lexus ES
Engine not specified
| 142400 mi US $1250 |
It was the main computer system of the car |
2002 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 138300 mi US $1000 |
replace O2 sensor as well as water pump and belts |
| 98996 mi US $1417 |
Timing Belt Replacement, Water Pump, Radiator Flush, 2 Serpentine Belt Replacement. Top Engine Mount Driver Door Handle |
2000 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 115000 mi US $1500 |
Transmission was shifting poorly, so took to Ecco to have it checked. Fluid was burnt up, transmission failed at 115,000 miles. Buying a used one and putting it in. |
| 155000 mi US $1150 |
Replaced rear sway bar links |
| 177000 mi US $360 |
Front sway bar links |
| 178000 mi US $560 |
Alternator failed |
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