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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

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

27918 mi

US $86
Whirring noise from power steering motor. This noise is made while driving straight and when making turns. This was the second visit to the dealer to check out this issue - First was Las Vegas Lexus and second dealer was Eskridge Lexus of Oklahoma City. The noise is obvious and continues today but both dealership technicians said that they could duplicate the problem. To add insult to injury, Eskridge Lexus charged me $85.87 to diagnose the problem and the vehicle was still under warranty! 

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2014 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

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

100000 mi Clunking noise from the front right suspension. Strut repaired by the dealer under Lexus CPO warranty. 

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2013 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

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

109000 mi

US $300
Replaced electric steering damper $10 part was worn and making noise on rough and semi rough roads. 

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2011 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

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

92000 mi

US $225
power steering pump and lines 

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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. 

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2009 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

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

88000 mi

US $200
Bearing went bad. Made a sound when turning 
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 

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2008 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

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

119660 mi

C $420
Replaced front left bearing. 
95000 mi

US $1000
replaced lower control arms and tie rods 

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2007 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

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

92000 mi

US $265
Drivers side wheel bearing 
94000 mi Dealer replaced a wheel bearing and it also went bad they had to replace a 2nd time. 
120000 mi struts replaced 
110000 mi

US $423
Wheel bearing was replaced. 
129000 mi

US $1300
Front lower control arm bushings 
159800 mi

US $370
Power Steering Rack Pressure Hose 
98100 mi

US $700
Steering rack leaking. Replaced Steering rack. 
103300 mi

US $100
leaking power steering hose lower control arms had separated bushings. replaced. 
109000 mi

US $707
Power steering line replaced Steering column 
49600 mi

$400
Replaced struts 
6900 mi Strut leak. Replaced strut. 
111000 mi

US $2000
Replace rack and pinion assembly. 
77000 mi

US $1200
Replaced leaking struts and also rebuilt power steering pump 
72000 mi Wheel alignment, Caster/Cam adjustment kit 
47000 mi

US $2667
Replaced rack and pinion steering after it was found to be worn out in regular servicing inspection. 
68939 mi

US $4318
Replace leaking power steering hoses Replace leaking sway bar end Replace ball joint 
38000 mi Front Drivers side wheel bearing was bad. 
41000 mi Intermittent issue: When turning steering wheel, hear several click sounds and feel simultaneous vibration. 
41001 mi Pwr steering column grinds. Steering whl clicks. Engine has piston slap. Gear shift binds. Factory rep: "normal"; no repair. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWusu_L4cns http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN0VA5L1b1w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09gZP1Jkrt 
45000 mi

US $800
leaky rear strutes 
67000 mi Steering column was squeaking loudly when adjusted. Lexus lubed and adjusted 
150000 mi

US $1000
rack and pinion replace 

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2005 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

76500 mi Replaced a steering shaft since the original was making a slight clicking sound. Vehicle was in extended warranty - so no cost. 
90000 mi

US $500
Small power steering fluid leak identified, put off until next routine maintenance.  
158100 mi

C $258
The 2005 Lexus es330 just received a pair of rear trailing arms. I bought the parts locally for $218. CDN and installed them myself in about 2 1/2 hours. The guy at Hank's Tires suggested this repair after a test drive. I paid him $40. for his expertise. He told me that the rest of the suspension is fine on the Lexus. 

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2004 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

215000 mi

US $1100
The rear suspension had to be replaced along with all 4 tires 
210000 mi

US $350
Replaced all 4 struts due to age 
1143000 mi

US $40
replaced 4 struts replaced bushings 

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2003 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

119300 mi

US $20
Sway bar loosen, causing noise. Replaced. 
136000 mi

US $1300
Struts replaced. Struts were replaced, but a noise in the steering is ongoing. Sounds like spring binding. Replaced strut mounts and bearing twice. No fix. No one can troubleshoot a front end. I think there is a defect in the KYB replacement strut or a defect caused by a bad initial installation. 
140000 mi

US $826
Had to replace front struts three times. This is final time struts still not great, but passable. 

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2002 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

180700 mi

US $500
Steering pump failed and was replaced. New fluid added. 
158000 mi

US $150
Sway bar bracket rusted out and broke. 

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2000 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

155000 mi

US $1150
Replaced rear sway bar links 
177000 mi

US $360
Front sway bar links 

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