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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%)

Chart based on 340 repairs.
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Lexus ES other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (78%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

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

91140 mi

C $50
A seal on a tire pressure monitor was replaced due to air leakage. 

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2012 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

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

35000 mi Bluetooth was having problems connecting and disconnecting to Navigation System. Dealer had to update the navigation system firmware. 

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2011 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

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

11161 mi Corrected improperly seated tire causing pressure loss 

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2007 Lexus ES

Engine not specified

19840 mi After our first snowfall, my windshield wipers did not return to their normal parking position. I was told at the dealership (while undergoing a scheduled oil change) that this was normal in wintertime driving, to prevent the wipers from freezing below t 

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2007 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

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

129000 mi

US $1300
Front Passenger window regulator and window 
24000 mi window came off track. Plastic piece broken. Repaired under warranty at no cost to me 
72000 mi Wheel alignment, Caster/Cam adjustment kit 
51000 mi

US $114
check out noise that turned out to be a loose flap. 
118000 mi

US $118
Drivers window off track due to bolt falling off. 
138000 mi

US $40
Hood struts 
88000 mi

US $60
Passenger side window tabs that hold window in place allowing it to go up/down were broken. 
121000 mi Aimed headlights 
32000 mi Passenger side window tab broken and glass dislodged. Glass and tab replaced under warranty. 
15000 mi Drivers side window came out of track due to breakage of rail inside door- entire track plus window replaced in about 45 minutes. 
18600 mi Two plastic rings in tire pressure monitor stuck intermittently and were replaced at no cost 
28000 mi When dealer replaced A/C evap coil, they failed to reinstall rubber boot on bottom of steering shaft, resulting in road noise & cold air entering cabin. I fixed this myself. I also clipped wires down that they'd failed to do correctly. 
42000 mi Requested factory buy-back of car: trans still thunks/slips, nav system buggy, piston slap, etc. Factory rep assessed car; sent letter saying "normal operating characteristics". www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN0VA5L1b1w www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SATd8tUA54 
38000 mi Wheel bearing was replaced. 
37000 mi Thumping under car during starting. Cause not found. Problem intermittent and still exists. 
39000 mi Intermittent thumping under car when sold. Also tapping sound in engine that was always "normal."  
84000 mi Passenger window left track; clips or rollers at bottom of window failed. Had to replace entire window. 

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2002 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

108000 mi

US $150
Rubber front side window seals detached. Replaced by body shop. 
98996 mi

US $1417
Driver Door Handle 

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1998 Lexus ES 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

198000 mi

US $25
replaced failed hinges on hood 

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Lexus ES Other Problems

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