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Lexus IS repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (5%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 402 repairs.
Lexus IS body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (78%)
Chart based on 58 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21700 mi | Driver side mirror broken. Black faded spot on the mirror. Had to replace the whole thing. |
| 24800 mi | Rear taillight replaced. Broken seal, water inside the taillight. |
2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 25000 mi | sunroof rubber trim was loose and replaced |
| 35000 mi | Recall, rust prevention added |
2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29760 mi | Rattle comming from driver front door buttons (mirror button). It rattle in come condition. Dealer were not able to replicate the problem. |
| 25420 mi | Rear wheel arch corrosion recall. It was a preventative "recall". Apparently some IS's had improperly applied anti corrosion treatments (wax) from the factory. This was to inspect, and reapply if necessary. In my case it was. |
2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 5200 mi | fuel filler door did not properly align. now acceptable. |
| 14000 mi | Bolster on drivers seat showing wear |
2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 46000 mi | Driver side headlight was clouding up, out of warranty but Lexus agreed to cover the cost. |
2012 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 6200 mi | Headlights replaced under warranty. No charge. |
2011 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 40300 mi US $2800 |
Both headlights starting to show some bubbling in the black coating at the bottom of the lens assembly. Dealer replaced under warranty. Normal cost, per dealer: $1000 per lens plus $400 install. |
| 45100 mi | Drivers seat belt replaced due to fraying |
2010 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 62000 mi | melting dash problem, TSB. I was told no dashes have been sent in over 6 months and they have no idea when they will provide them. It's been almost 2 years, with no fix in sight |
2010 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 48360 mi | Rattle under steering column. Repaired under original comprehensive warranty. |
2010 Lexus IS 2dr Hardtop conv.
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 41400 mi | New pneumatic strut for top broke and top was stuck |
| 54000 mi | The top got stuck for a third time and will not move up or down. |
| 56000 mi US $1200 |
Top stuck again. They finally figured it out and replaced a motor or something that puts the top up and down. It was a $1200 fix and they said it is unusual for these to fail. So far, it is working like a champ! |
| 67000 mi US $300 |
The top was stuck and would not go up or down. They fixed it. |
2009 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 51000 mi | The rubber piece on my trunk release button melted. This is a Toyota design fault. Fixed for free under Lexus/Toyota warranty. |
2009 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40000 mi | dealer performed TSB to add padding. noise is now much less frequent but not 100% gone |
| 40000 mi | dealer replaced driver side air vent |
| 45000 mi | clear coat peeling off front and rear bumper, dealer did some spot repair |
| 47500 mi | dealer did some spot repair again |
| 50000 mi | dealer refinished front and rear bumpers |
| 60000 mi | Dealer replaced driver side mirror |
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 24000 mi | the dashboard was loose and made breaking noise on rough roads! The dashboard was glued again. |
| 44000 mi | recall- dashboard melting |
| 45000 mi | Driver side roof trim piece flew off of car on roadtrip. It caused the front pillar trim to pop off requiring it to be secured with tape! NOTE: This car has the original OEM windshield. |
| 18000 mi | Leather seat on passenger side was beginning to crack. They attempted a re-dye earlier, which failed. They replaced seat cover as a courtesy (not under warranty) on return visit. |
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 41000 mi | Rattle coming from glove box. Dealer billed for repair as it should have been found in Certified inspection. Hood sat uneven with fender. Bumper missing a retaining clip. Fixed by adding rubber bumper under hood and replacing retaining clip. Dealer billed for repair because it should have been found during Certified inspection. |
| 46000 mi | Rear driver-side door "crunched"when opening. Handle was lubricated which fixed the problem only temporarily. |
| 22000 mi | Persistent rattle since the car was new. Been to dealer total of 4 times without any success. Most recently blown off as I hear nothing; demanded another tech who throught he could fix it but could not. |
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14000 mi | Drip molding on side of roof. Rear of molding came loose. Dealer ordered new molding and replaced. |
| 33000 mi | Corrosion on wheels - four wheels ordered and replaced in July under original warranty |
| 60600 mi US $250 |
replaced 4 wheels. replaced under warranty 3 yrs ago for corrosion. New wheels corroded after 2+ yrs. Lexus replaced wheels. Charged owner for replacement |
| 83700 mi C $700 |
Sandblast and repaint wheel rims |
| 95680 mi C $700 |
Replace badly corroded wheels |
| 15000 mi | Squeak coming from dashboard |
| 17000 mi | Squeak coming from center stack on dashboard. |
2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| rear window gasket failure |
| 58000 mi | Center a/c vents would not adjust left or right. |
2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 100000 mi | Dashboard was recalled and changed. |
2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 15000 mi | Dash rattle repaired under warranty. As usual, dealer service was outstanding. NO other issues. |
| 59000 mi C $2800 |
noise from the trim crack noice |
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 10000 mi | Minor dash rattle on drivers side. |
| 21000 mi | Dash rattle. |
| 35000 mi | Dash rattles |
| 120000 mi | Had car evaluated for warranty enhancement eligibility that will extend warranty coverage to replace dash board and front and rear door panels due to a melting/sticky condition caused by heat and humidity. Car met criteria - parts ordered |
| 36000 mi US $1200 |
Car has excessive rattles from dashboard and door. |
| 38000 mi US $1200 |
Door rattles and dashboard rattles. Dashboard rattles still not fixed. Door rattles a little better. |
| 39000 mi US $250 |
Continuing rattles in door and dash. |
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 46000 mi US $30 |
Spare tire compartment lid handle broke. |
| 134700 mi US $200 |
Console slide plastic near gear shifter broke and was replaced |
| 24180 mi | Squeaking and rattling door panels (all), dash, b-pillars, driver's seat. All taken care of by the dealer under warranty. |
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 80480 mi C $100 |
Engine cowling broken during windshield replacement. Part replaced. |
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 83300 mi | replaced at no charge dashboard as it was cracked |
| 58000 mi US $60 |
Squeak from what sounded like driver sun-visor area when car goes over bumps. Removed headliner three times at attempts to resolve issue. Finally discovered squeak was from dash behind instrument panel. Removed instrument panel, found squeaking mounting arm, sprayed lube, no more squeak. Loud "bonk" sound from roof center when car enter or exiting driveways. Multiple unsuccessful attempts at resolving the sound, finally found cause as aged body foam between roof cross-member and roof sheet metal, the body foam sticking to then breaking away from the roof sheet metal when car body flexes. Culprit roof cross-member located adjacent to rear edge of moon roof opening. Used hack saw blade to grind away aged body foam, sprayed lube, no more "bonk." Squeak from roof rear when going over bumps. Removed headliner multiple times at attempts to resolve issue. Finally discovered squeak coming from upper rear windshield frame, confirmed by reading similar complaints in forums. Sprayed lube, problems solved. |
2002 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 104800 mi US $30 |
Hood prop rod retainer clip broke. Since rod is normally secured under the hood, this had to be repaired to stop rattling noises. |
| 117000 mi US $110 |
Weather stripping on body surrounding driver door opening ripped and was replaced |
| 130200 mi | Rust above windshield. |
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