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Lexus ES repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (7%)
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Chart based on 341 repairs.
Lexus ES suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (29%)
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! |
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. |
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. |
2011 Lexus ES 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 92000 mi US $225 |
power steering pump and lines |
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
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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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