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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%)
Chart based on 402 repairs.
Lexus IS repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 320 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus IS in New York, United States Jun 2017 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Apr 201811000 mi | Normal maintenance | ||
2016 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in Nevada, United States Dec 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201946000 mi | Shocks | ||
| Sep 202059000 mi | LSB-0153-17 R/R VACUUM REGULATING VALVE AND NO.1 VACUUM TRANSMITTING HOSE ASSY So they replaced the valve. | ||
2015 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus IS in Quebec, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201721700 mi | Driver side mirror broken. Black faded spot on the mirror. Had to replace the whole thing. | ||
| Nov 201724800 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
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Oct 201638000 miUS $20 | The battery was discharged so I had to use starter jumper to charge the battery. | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Aug 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201610300 mi | navigation system kept rebooting. It was a common occurrence in 2014 to 2016 lexus models. Dealer notified via email. | ||
| Lexus IS in Tennessee, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 20148000 mi | After software update did not fix the problem, the stereo head unit was replaced due to a hardware issue that would cause the infotainment system to reboot spontaneously. | ||
| Lexus IS in Tennessee, United States Jul 2016 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Sep 201627000 mi | Car would not start after coming back from vacation for 3 days. Took the car to the dealer and they replaced the Gateway ECU due to a parasitic drain of the battery. | ||
| Lexus IS in Alabama, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Nov 201518400 mi | Multimedia Firmware Update | ||
| Jun 201625000 mi | sunroof rubber trim was loose and replaced | ||
| Mar 201735000 mi | Recall, rust prevention added | ||
| Lexus IS in Texas, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 202252000 miUS $2000 | Front shocks. | ||
2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus IS in Alberta, Canada Feb 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201617360 mi | Nav system kept rebooting while driving. Software updated as per TSB. | ||
| Sep 201724180 mi | Nav system rebooting every 20 seconds. Entire nav/radio assembly replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201725420 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. | ||
| Lexus IS in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201513000 mi | fuel door replacement | ||
| Lexus IS in Missouri, United States Feb 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Nov 201518700 mi | Flickering of the navigation head unit. Service tech indicated this was a known issue and an updated firmware would solve the problem. | ||
| Lexus IS in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201630000 mi | Spiral cable (part of horn assembly in steering wheel) replaced under warranty. Was rubbing producing squeak on hot days. | ||
| Sep 201744000 miUS $150 | Was doing diy rear rotor and pad replacement on a CPO car and discovered that caliper attachment bracket had been previously (improperly) repaired with a helicoil after thread had been stripped. Car was originally leased, serviced and resold by same dealer. Dealer agreed to cover labor to fix but unable to warranty part. | ||
| Lexus IS in Quebec, Canada Dec 2014 - May 2017 | |||
| Dec 201529760 mi | Rattle comming from driver front door buttons (mirror button). It rattle in come condition. Dealer were not able to replicate the problem. | ||
2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in Georgia, United States May 2016 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jan 201737000 mi | replaced battery while under warranty | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Nov 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jul 20145200 mi | fuel filler door did not properly align. now acceptable. | ||
| Jul 201511500 mi | parking brake rattled within brake housing. Pads were added to absorb the rattling noise. Fix only lasted temporarily. brakes are ratttling again. | ||
| Nov 201514000 mi | Parking brake rattled Bolster on drivers seat showing wear | ||
| Lexus IS in Tennessee, United States Nov 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 201861000 miUS $300 | Replace front brakes at 61000 | ||
2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus IS in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jun 201611000 mi | Battery want holding a charge anymore. Dealer replaced under warranty, no issues. | ||
| Lexus IS in Virginia, United States Jan 2017 - Feb 2020 | |||
| Oct 201746000 mi | Driver side headlight was clouding up, out of warranty but Lexus agreed to cover the cost. | ||
| Jul 201845959 miUS $2100 | Brakes and Shims needed to be replaces as well as all 4 tires and the battery. | ||
| Lexus IS in Illinois, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 20144000 mi | Parked my car for 3days and battery was dead. Couldn't open the door using actual key so i called Lexus roadside assistance. They arrange AAA tow service to unlock the door and start the vehicle. Took it to the dealer. | ||
2014 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
178-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT RWD
| Lexus IS in Belgium Feb 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201650600 mi | Switch for rain interval sensor | ||
2012 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in Ontario, Canada - Nov 2013 | |||
| Nov 20136200 mi | Headlights replaced under warranty. No charge. | ||
2012 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in Illinois, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 2021165000 miUS $1200 | Worn wheel bearing | ||
2012 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus IS in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201312000 mi | When ambient temperature below 35 degrees, RPM's will surge to as high as 2000 on throttle lift off and deceleration at low speeds regardless of engine temperature. This occurs only in the first 5-15 minutes of operation. | ||
2012 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus IS in Vermont, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201865000 miUS $750 | Check Engine light. Brought it to the dealer for diag and repair. They found two bad O2 sensors. Unfortunately, they needed to remove one or more seats to access these O2 sensors. Repaired and running great since. | ||
2011 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus IS in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201686800 miC $600 | Satellite radio failed, needed to replace full Nav unit to fix. | ||
| Aug 2017102300 miC $1700 | AC Condenser replacement, condenser discharge piping. | ||
| Nov 2017103540 miC $1000 | Cracked front pipe, replaced. | ||
| Lexus IS in Maryland, United States Oct 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Sep 2017105000 miUS $300 | The door actuator for the driver side door went out. This common got lexus. It was quick tho and easy for the shop to repair. | ||
2011 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in Arizona, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jul 201540300 miUS $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. | ||
| Feb 201645100 mi | Drivers seat belt replaced due to fraying | ||
| Lexus IS in Washington, United States Apr 2018 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 201871000 miUS $600 | Front left strut had leak. New strut was replaced. | ||
2011 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus IS in South Carolina, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 2021110000 miUS $1100 | Replaced upstream & downstream (total of 4) o2 sensors. Replaced spark plugs. Check engine light is still on. Not sure next steps as it has not impacted driveability. | ||
2010 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201556700 mi | Fuel rail broke internally. | ||
| Dec 2021109000 miUS $400 | Tpms battery replacement. All four tires. | ||
2010 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in Tennessee, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 201432000 miUS $300 | headlight replacement | ||
| Lexus IS in Arizona, United States - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201349250 miUS $67 | under warranty to replace a leaky water pump | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Oct 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 2021100000 miUS $200 | Air Sensor | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 201662000 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 | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jan 201437300 mi | Idle was inconsistent. There is a service bulletin on this issue, but the dealer near our house did not want to do the repair. Still have to have the service bulletin addressed. | ||
2010 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus IS in Ohio, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 201482800 mi | Window switch | ||
| Lexus IS in Quebec, Canada Mar 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 201879980 miC $650 | spark plugs - maintenance | ||
| Oct 202086180 miC $485 | battery replacement | ||
| Jul 202189900 miC $435 | wiper system - replace system arm | ||
| Lexus IS in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201869440 miC $600 | Noisy exhaust, engine light on. Repaired the exhaust Y pipe. | ||
| Lexus IS in Quebec, Canada Oct 2014 - Nov 2020 | |||
| Mar 201548360 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
| Lexus IS in South Carolina, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201540000 miUS $100 | Mirror on passenger side was coming apart and rattles and noises were seeming extreme this winter | ||
| May 201541400 mi | New pneumatic strut for top broke and top was stuck | ||
| Feb 201854000 mi | The top got stuck for a third time and will not move up or down. | ||
| Apr 201856000 miUS $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! | ||
| Jun 202267000 miUS $300 | The top was stuck and would not go up or down. They fixed it. | ||
| Lexus IS in Indiana, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2018112500 miUS $500 | Air Recirculation motor arm broken (due to improper filter change). | ||
| Apr 2022143000 miUS $1700 | Water pump replacement after leakage of coolant. Coolant degraded all pulleys, tensioner, and serpentine belt, which were also replaced. | ||
2009 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in North Carolina, United States - May 2011 | |||
| May 2011 | The factory 6 disk CD changer has had to be replaced twice now due to complete failure. First time, it would not eject a CD or change from one CD to another. Second time, CD would not play, eject, or change. | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Nov 201227000 mi | Diagnosed at independent shop of a water pump leak; discovered this was common on Lexus IS's. took to Lexus of Cerritos and said it was just the overflow however I think they're lying... | ||
| Jun 201681000 miUS $75 | Carbon build up issue again, had dealer clean cylinder heads using high RPM tests. Lexus paid bill. Also tires replaced (Hankook) for new Hankook. Lasted 40k good miles with mixed highway and city driving (incl. a lot of potholes) | ||
| Lexus IS in New Mexico, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201737000 miUS $500 | Right mirror fell off without contact with anything. I was shown the broken part, it looked like some kind of collar or washer. The dealership said that the broken part is not replaceable by itself, so we swapped so-called "mirror assembly", which includes the motors that drive adjustments. | ||
| Nov 201737500 mi | Check engine light on; suspected carbon build-up; replaced pistons and rings. | ||
| Jul 202044000 miUS $530 | Left mirror broke off. The mirrors fell off without a contact with anything. First, the right (passenger side). Then, the left (driver side). The first time around I was shown the broken part, it looked like some kind of collar or washer. The dealership said that the broken part is not replaceable by itself, so we swapped so-called "mirror assembly", which includes the motors that drive adjustments. | ||
| Lexus IS in Virginia, United States Oct 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 201651000 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
| Lexus IS in Massachusetts, United States - Aug 2014 | |||
| Dec 201140000 mi | dealer performed TSB to add padding. noise is now much less frequent but not 100% gone | ||
| Jan 201240000 mi | dealer replaced driver side air vent | ||
| Apr 201242500 mi | dealer performed TSB to install ground loop isolator | ||
| Jul 201245000 mi | clear coat peeling off front and rear bumper, dealer did some spot repair | ||
| Jan 201347500 mi | dealer did some spot repair again | ||
| Jul 201350000 mi | dealer refinished front and rear bumpers | ||
| Feb 201455000 mi | Dealer replaced both rear calipers | ||
| Aug 201460000 mi | Dealer replaced driver side mirror | ||
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Apr 2015121200 miUS $1 | Radiator Leak Cooling fan replaced | ||
| Sep 2017190000 miUS $550 | front passenger door lock | ||
| Lexus IS in Illinois, United States Jan 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jul 201654000 miUS $150 | Left headlight bulb burned out and had condensation on the glass. Changed out bulb, didn't work, turns out the headlight wasn't sealed so had to get the ballast replaced. 60 bucks for ballast + labor. | ||
| Lexus IS in Texas, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Dec 200918077 mi | Drivers side headlight out | ||
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in Louisiana, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 201644000 mi | recall- dashboard melting | ||
| Lexus IS in Georgia, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2019 | |||
| May 2016103000 miUS $200 | Rear calipers seized and required replacement. Unable to load new brake pads into calipers before replacement. Replaced rotors. | ||
| Aug 2016107500 miUS $377 | Passenger side fuse box electrical burns/arcing at alternator 150 amp fuse. Car required tow. | ||
| May 2018135000 miUS $10 | Battery cable terminals required replacement due to oxidation. | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| May 201590700 miUS $200 | Nav display stopped functioning, lexus na helped out on replacement cost, thanks lexus | ||
| Lexus IS in Alabama, United States Dec 2014 - May 2016 | |||
| May 2016150000 miUS $1583 | Exhausted rusted out | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Dec 201024000 mi | There was too much noise when starting the car cold. The engine cam gears had to be changed. the dashboard was loose and made breaking noise on rough roads! The dashboard was glued again. | ||
| Lexus IS in Ontario, Canada Jan 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 201758900 miC $300 | Alternator replacement. Was not easy at all. Expect to pay more than 300$ I paid. That's what I paid just for the part. | ||
| Feb 201873160 mi | Airbag light came on. Simply unplugged and plugged back in the airbag under the drivers side dash. | ||
| Jun 2020111600 miC $400 | Had to replace both rear calipers because the slide pins had seized solid. Happened 3 times to this car already. Very common. Tsib out on it long ago | ||
| Lexus IS in Washington, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 201350000 miUS $800 | The problem was apparently a module that controls the drivers for the fuel injection system. $2200 was the original charge by the dealer. Corporate listened to my story and was willing to pay $1400. | ||
| Lexus IS in Idaho, United States Jan 2009 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201118000 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. Subwoofer replaced (known issue with ML Sub) | ||
| Lexus IS in Washington, United States Jan 2009 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jun 201245000 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. | ||
| Mar 201472000 mi | Water pump failure - caused power loss, fluids in bay and ground, and severe engine rattle | ||
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in Virginia, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201341000 mi | Lumbar motors in front seats weak and working intermittently. 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. | ||
| Oct 201346000 mi | Rear driver-side door "crunched"when opening. Handle was lubricated which fixed the problem only temporarily. Parking brake cable loose and did not work well. Not covered by warranty so not yet fixed. | ||
| Feb 201449600 mi | Wheel lock was stripped so I could not remove any of the wheels. Dealer replaced at cost since the car should have come with a working wheel lock. Radio began ejecting CD's and turning itself off randomly. Radio was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201456000 mi | Brake caliper bolt sheared and the caliper was hanging on by one bolt. Front brakes were compromised and had to be towed to dealer. The dealer replace the front pads, left caliper, and left caliper bracket at cost since it was a CPO vehicle. | ||
| Aug 201458000 mi | Camshaft gear assembly needed to be replaced. It was causing a rattle because it would leak oil back into the oil pan and would not be lubricated properly on startup. | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201662000 mi | Vehicle was shaking during idle and having difficulty accelerating at low gears. Attempted OBDII read and battery replacement. Dealer determined a TSB was available that replaced all the engine pistons and piston seals | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200922000 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. | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Nov 201657900 miUS $500 | Nav touchscreen stopped responding, ended up replacing the just the nav unit. | ||
| Lexus IS in Guam Feb 2022 - Mar 2023 | |||
| Mar 202339060 mi$1088 | valve cover gasket replacement, ignition coils replacement, spark plug replacement, spark plug gasket replacements, air intake plenum gasket replacement. Add engine oil. | ||
| Lexus IS in Florida, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201573100 miUS $600 | Thermostat, water pump Engine rebuild | ||
| May 201895000 miUS $500 | Tensioner pulley | ||
| Lexus IS in District of Columbia, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2016104000 miUS $187 | Cigarette lighter lost power | ||
| Jul 2017106000 miUS $1600 | Electrical failure of power steering, speedometer, other systems. Eventually found to be rodent damage. | ||
| Nov 2017108000 miUS $1400 | Door Actuator (for lock) died. Dead tpms sensor. | ||
| Jun 2018112000 miUS $600 | Door loop lock actuator | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jan 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jun 2008928 mi | Free 1 month/1000 mile checkup and personalized settings. Ground loop TSIB repair for audio jack in armrest. | ||
| Oct 200913358 miUS $665 | Replaced one front wheel, two front tires, due to road hazard. Four wheel alignment. All done at independent shop. - Recall check for driver side floor mat. Brake dust TSIB performed. 15k service. All done at dealer. | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Sep 2015105000 miUS $1 | Factory defect. They replaced all the pistons and valves! Awesome customer service. | ||
2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus IS in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201243000 mi | Carbon buildup TSB. Second top clean under warranty. Vehicle towed to dealership after failing to start and throwing codes for random misfire. | ||
| Lexus IS in Maryland, United States Jan 2009 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Feb 200914000 mi | Drip molding on side of roof. Rear of molding came loose. Dealer ordered new molding and replaced. | ||
| Jul 201033000 mi | Corrosion on wheels - four wheels ordered and replaced in July under original warranty | ||
| Nov 201360600 miUS $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 | ||
| Lexus IS in Delaware, United States May 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 201750000 miUS $525 | Replace normally worn brake pads and excessively grooved front rotors. | ||
| Lexus IS in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - May 2015 | |||
| Aug 201383700 miC $700 | Sandblast and repaint wheel rims | ||
| Jul 201495680 miC $700 | Replace badly corroded wheels | ||
| Lexus IS in Ohio, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 200915000 mi | Squeak coming from dashboard | ||
| Jul 200917000 mi | Squeak coming from center stack on dashboard. | ||
| Oct 200921000 mi | Bad oxygen sensor. | ||
| Lexus IS in Missouri, United States Nov 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 201688000 miUS $1053 | Cv boots leaking | ||
| Lexus IS in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 201352300 mi | Replaced water pump. | ||
| Aug 201464900 miUS $310 | Injected dye to check for leaks. Recharged AC system. No leaks found. | ||
| May 201569400 miUS $129 | AC stops blowing old air every year now. Unable to find leak even with dyes. Eventually simply recharge. | ||
| Jun 201679000 miUS $179 | Slow leak in AC system. Needs to be recharged every 2-3 years. Lexus dealer and other shops have not been able to locate origin of leak. | ||
| Lexus IS in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Dec 201382000 miUS $500 | Water pump making noise. Pump, thermostat, and belt replaced. | ||
| Dec 201594000 miUS $300 | brake caliper assembly replaced | ||
| Jul 201695000 miUS $450 | Center exhaust pipe cracked from rust. Damaged portion of pipe cut and replaced with new piece of pipe welded on. | ||
| Lexus IS in New Jersey, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Sep 201027000 mi | Right headlight got misaligned after hitting a pothole | ||
| May 201132000 mi | Code P0051, O2 Sensor replaced one headlight was pointing too low after a pothole | ||
| Lexus IS in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Oct 201365080 mi | Water pump leaking, discovered during regular maintenance and replaced under warranty. | ||
2007 Lexus IS
Engine not specified
| Lexus IS in Maryland, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $800 | auto leveling headlight problem | ||
| Lexus IS in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015 | Recall never performed regarding fuel system; Lexus solution was not determined prior to sale of car. | ||
2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Dec 201286000 mi | Powered rear sunshade was replaced due to faulty motor. Covered under extended warranty. | ||
| Lexus IS in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Feb 2018 | |||
| May 201415020 miC $360 | Tire pressure sensors needed replacement due to the bad battery. | ||
| Feb 2017112220 mi | ECM fried due to fuel sensor malfunction | ||
| Lexus IS in Quebec, Canada Jul 2014 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Dec 201575020 miC $100 | both rear calipers stuck by rust | ||
| Jun 201786180 mi | Alignment | ||
| Lexus IS in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Sep 2013100000 miUS $65 | Tire pressure sensor replaced | ||
| Lexus IS in Louisiana, United States Jul 2013 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Mar 201498000 miUS $200 | Alternator went out after I ran the car with a depleted battery and lights on. | ||
| Feb 2015106000 miUS $100 | Oxygen sensor was replaced. | ||
| Lexus IS in Oklahoma, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jun 201358000 mi | Center a/c vents would not adjust left or right. Passenger side fog lamp bracket need tightened. Auto leveling motor in drive side headlamp failed. | ||
| Lexus IS in Alabama, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Oct 2017112000 miUS $400 | Alternator failed | ||
| Lexus IS in Ontario, Canada Oct 2013 - May 2020 | |||
| Feb 201455660 miC $535 | seized right rear caliper | ||
| Nov 201683080 miC $363 | inspection when new snow tires installed | ||
| Lexus IS in Maryland, United States Mar 2006 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 200615000 mi | Transmission failure, completely replaced | ||
| Jun 200619000 mi | Engine oil completely emptied out of the car. Had to be towed and repaired. (Car was a train wreck) | ||
| Jul 200619000 mi | rear window gasket failure Clutch grinding, clutch replaced | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200927000 miUS $100 | side mirrors were not going down correctly when in reverse | ||
| Lexus IS in Texas, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2011 | Warning light stayed on after low tire pressure - turns out it needed to be reset. During visit to dealer all recall items were performed. | ||
| Jan 201552700 miUS $1500 | Touchscreen inop | ||
| Lexus IS in Florida, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201447300 mi | VVTI gear replacement | ||
| Jun 201760000 miUS $500 | Water pump leaking, water pump was replaced. | ||
| Lexus IS in Nevada, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Sep 201257000 miUS $225 | HID bulb burned out - replaced with new factory bulb and tested balast turned out OK. | ||
2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in Alabama, United States Oct 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016100000 mi | Dashboard was recalled and changed. Heater not working well | ||
| Lexus IS in Mississippi, United States Jul 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 2016175000 mi | Car was in limp mode. Wouldn't shift past 3rd gear. Dealer states I need new transmission. | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 2012119700 miUS $800 | Water pump and drive pulley | ||
| Lexus IS in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2016 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Oct 201755800 miC $60 | The Check Engine Light and Stability control dash lights were coming on intermittently. The problem was traced to the brake light switch actuated by the brake pedal. The switch has 2 circuits, one for the brake lights and one for the ABS brake sensors and associated circuits. The switch was intermittent, caused by premature failure of the contact mating surfaces in the switch. This switch had different materials between the contact fingers and the switch plate. Many posts on the internet related to this problem, with many people being charged for multiple repair attempts by dealers. A cash cow for dealers, which I suspect is being abused. $40 switch fixed the problem, once isolated. | ||
| Lexus IS in Victoria, Australia Apr 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 201037200 mi | Touch screen stopped recognizing touch. | ||
| Feb 201139060 mi | Electric mirrors malfunctioning | ||
| May 201360700 miA $940 | HID globes replaced | ||
| Lexus IS in Illinois, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Aug 201785000 miUS $750 | Replace bad Oxygen sensor | ||
| Lexus IS in Alabama, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Sep 201587000 mi | I noticed radiator fluid in the engine bay and high vehicle temperatures | ||
| Lexus IS in Oregon, United States Apr 2010 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Dec 201033000 mi | CD player wouldn't eject discs, would attempt to and grind but wouldn't eject. Called dealer and they ordered a replacement CD player and replaced it when it came in. Took under an hour to do. A few weeks later, the CDs were returned to me. | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 201278000 miUS $1600 | 3 of the doors would no longer lock/unlock. Actuators were all bad. HID headlight bulb needed to be replaced. | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Jun 201459000 miUS $100 | During maintenance, dealer reported leak in water pump and replaced it. | ||
| Aug 202196000 miUS $2000 | Headlights repair - but when taken into the shop, headlights were working. | ||
| Lexus IS in Tennessee, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jan 201734000 miUS $200 | Fuel injection idle solenoid replacement. But when I took the car to the dealer they said nothing was wrong & they were right. The problem has not appeared since. I've had the car for 10 yrs and had zero repair costs. | ||
| Lexus IS in South Africa Nov 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Feb 201478120 miR 900 | Car is making a clattering noise just after start up. Dealer advised that this is a CVT problem that needs to be attended to. Will require specialized technician as engine must be removed. Cost quoted I find prohibitive at $2000. | ||
| Dec 201494240 miR 125 | adjust fuel setting | ||
| Jan 201574400 mi | Intermittent engine clattering due to a valve timing problem. Never fixed because minor and intermittent, and cost was prohibitive. | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 201549300 mi | Car would not start. After sitting for a minute, then try restarting, could hear starter clicking like battery was weak. Checked battery - 10.3V. Battery only one year old, under warranty from Lexus. They lubed alt-clutch, & replaced battery | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Apr 201397500 miUS $150 | Brake Light Switch | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Mar 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Oct 201157300 mi | Had to replace the battery due to bad cell. This one was less than a year old that dealer previously replaced under warranty. Also due to bad cell. | ||
| Nov 201269500 mi | Rough cold start with check engine light and VSC. Dealer checked the error codes and determined it was related to the piston problem. They replaced the piston rings and pistons free of charge. | ||
| Jan 201473700 miUS $349 | water pump was leadking | ||
| May 201482000 mi | Leaking strut on the rear driver side. | ||
2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus IS in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017172000 miUS $380 | rear brakes pads | ||
| Lexus IS in Quebec, Canada Mar 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Apr 201359000 miC $3200 | first time after 3 day bought stearing rack broke cost 2700$ noise from the trim crack noice y pipe broke need to remplace the entire pype for awd cost 4500$ ,y pipe touche the drive axles making noise when turn left now after 10k mile another steering rack problems. replace the rack + computer module cost 3200$. | ||
| Lexus IS in Michigan, United States Aug 2007 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Oct 200715000 mi | Dash rattle repaired under warranty. As usual, dealer service was outstanding. NO other issues. | ||
| Jul 2011103000 miUS $700 | Water pump replaced. | ||
| Feb 2014181000 miUS $1800 | Exhaust leak due to rust. The 'Y' pipe is expensive! | ||
| Jun 2015220000 miUS $175 | Replaced rear CV half shafts with rebuilt units both sides. Cost shown is parts alone. I did the work myself. Replaced alternator. Parts only. I repaired it myself. | ||
| Lexus IS in Connecticut, United States Nov 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jan 2015US $700 | Right rear caliper seized causing brake drag and premature wear. One caliper, one rotor, and set of pads replaced. | ||
| Mar 201585000 mi | Parking brake shoe was broken beyond repair when mechanic removed wheel hub to inspect. Replaced rear parking brake shoes and hardware. Mechanic broke wheel locks when replacing tires. Mechanic replaced at its expense. | ||
| Oct 2016120000 miUS $550 | Noise that changed with change in wheel speed. Mechanic replaced right front wheel hub assembly (hub and bearing) TPMS light on and occasionally flashing. Mech replaced one TPMS sensor. Light stayed off for an hour or so then came back on. Took back to mech, reset sensors, light stayed off for an hour or so again and came back on again. Still lit. | ||
| Lexus IS in Virginia, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Nov 201250700 miUS $180 | Headlamp. Then had to replace ballast that required several hours to take the headlight assy apart to replace. | ||
| Lexus IS in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jan 201029000 mi | Alternator - dealer replaced at no charge to customer. Water pump - dealer replaced at no charge to customer. | ||
| Lexus IS in Nigeria Feb 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 2015109740 mi$100 | Ball joints and linkages were re-kitted. Speed sensors were cleaned and put back. | ||
| Lexus IS in Florida, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015123000 miUS $150 | I just replaced the serpentine belt, because it was showing signs of wear. | ||
2007 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Lexus IS in New Jersey, United States Jun 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017109000 miUS $600 | headlights not working and filling with water | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Feb 201258700 miUS $80 | Recurring problem where the handbrake loses effectiveness over time. This is the second time I've had to have it tightened. Dealer claims its common on the 6-speed manuals. Thats fine, but surprisingly expensive to have them adjust it. | ||
| Jul 201383800 miUS $900 | Replaced rear shock absorbers due to defect In right rear damper | ||
| Lexus IS in British Columbia, Canada May 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Mar 201339680 mi | Water pump failure repaired under powertrain warranty. | ||
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in Texas, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 201280000 miUS $2500 | Navigation unit died, needed to be replaced | ||
| Lexus IS in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 2015120000 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 | ||
| Jul 2018145000 miUS $900 | Alternator and fuse block | ||
| Lexus IS in Texas, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jun 201293000 mi | Recirculating A/C blower door binding & not operating properly - covered by warranty | ||
| Jul 2014119500 miUS $1000 | Engine has developed an oil consumption problem...Known issue with IS 250, currently not admitted for IS 350's...Started using oil at 85,000 miles (1 qt per 2500 miles)...Now up to 1 qt per 1000 miles (mileage 125,000). | ||
| Lexus IS in Illinois, United States Mar 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Nov 201385300 miUS $150 | Car was hard to start. Replaced battery. | ||
| Lexus IS in Texas, United States Jan 2007 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Jan 200710000 mi | Minor dash rattle on drivers side. | ||
| Jun 200715000 mi | Outside rearview mirror no longer adjusts with controls. | ||
| Feb 200821000 mi | Navigation system losing position. Dash rattle. | ||
| Mar 200822000 mi | HID headlight replaced. | ||
| May 200825000 mi | Defective cam gears causing engine grinding at cold startup. Repaired under TSB. | ||
| Jul 200827000 mi | Drivers mirror not remembering position. | ||
| Mar 200935000 mi | Dash rattles Rear brake boot replaced. | ||
| May 200936000 mi | Passenger side HID headlamp. | ||
| Lexus IS in Alabama, United States - Mar 2008 | |||
| Mar 2008115000 mi | Replace fuel pipes on TSB due to possible stress at bends. | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201035000 mi | Plugged A/C drain. | ||
| Lexus IS in Florida, United States Dec 2010 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Sep 201480000 miUS $400 | Replaced differential with used differential. | ||
| Mar 2018101000 miUS $131 | TPSM replacment. All four wheels. | ||
| Feb 2019119652 miUS $350 | Replaced tie rod ends and ball joints. Aligned 4 wheels. | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jan 2008 - Oct 2008 | |||
| Feb 200836000 miUS $1200 | Car has excessive rattles from dashboard and door. | ||
| Mar 200838000 miUS $1200 | Door rattles and dashboard rattles. Dashboard rattles still not fixed. Door rattles a little better. | ||
| Jun 200839000 miUS $250 | Continuing rattles in door and dash. | ||
| Lexus IS in Colorado, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201450000 mi | Water pump leaking | ||
| Lexus IS in North Carolina, United States May 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| May 2017205000 miUS $250 | Replaced driver side lower control arm. | ||
| Lexus IS in South Carolina, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017112000 miUS $900 | water pump leaking from seal and replaced pump Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor | ||
| Apr 2018120100 miUS $570 | Transmission pan gasket brittle and slow leak found. Replaced gasket. | ||
| Lexus IS in Alabama, United States Oct 2013 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Apr 2017132000 mi | Recall on bags | ||
| Jun 2017135000 miUS $135 | Flushed break fluid | ||
| Jul 2017135000 miUS $100 | Brake fluid contaminate. Replaced fluid. | ||
| May 2018142000 miUS $1200 | Replaced shocks and strouds | ||
| Lexus IS in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2016 - May 2018 | |||
| Apr 2017138000 miUS $1000 | Alternator | ||
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in Florida, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Mar 201046000 miUS $30 | Spare tire compartment lid handle broke. | ||
| Apr 201166000 mi | The issue was an occasional rough idle when at a stop and in gear. The resolution by the dealer that was covered under the manufacturer warranty was engine top cleaner and replacement of a gasket. | ||
| Aug 201289000 miUS $261 | dealer determined that water pump was leaking Engine idling rough at stop intermittently. Carbon build up on valve - cylinder #4 misfire.removed and disassembled motor, clean valves, ck springs, replace pistons,rings,gaskets and reassemble. Lexus repaired at no charge. Remove AC drain grommet to prevent possible water intrusion. Lexus repaired at no charge - there were no issues this is a known problem with this model and this was a preventive measure. | ||
| Sep 2015124000 miUS $580 | Vehicle started running rough. VSC light on dashboard came on. Dealer replaced the meter sub-assy, intake air flow, part # 22204-31020. | ||
| Oct 2016134700 miUS $200 | Console slide plastic near gear shifter broke and was replaced | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Dec 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 2017166000 miUS $3000 | lag on 3rd gear won't shift to 4th | ||
| Lexus IS in Florida, United States Oct 2005 - Jul 2009 | |||
| Dec 200826000 mi | Front driver seat squeaks, seat rails were found to be defective. | ||
| Lexus IS in North Carolina, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 201550000 mi | tire pressure monitoring system, I am going to bring this to a lexus dealer eventually. Closest dealer is an hour and a half away. Tire pressure is fine, monitor is malfunctioning | ||
| Mar 201558000 miUS $250 | tire pressure monitor fixed | ||
| Lexus IS in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015117000 mi | The lighting for the speedometer went out; Lexus said the entire instrument cluster would have to be replaced in order to fix this. | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Mar 201040000 mi | Shocks that hold open trunk failed Cylinder misfire | ||
| Dec 201168000 mi | Mass Airflow sensor | ||
| Aug 201275500 mi | Broken water pump-leaking fluid. Replaced loose cam gear pin causing dry start | ||
| Mar 201379000 mi | Auto dimming mirror failed causing lines | ||
| Lexus IS in Estonia Jul 2008 - Sep 2009 | |||
| Aug 200824180 mi | Lighting of the tip of the tach needle was flickering, Xenon headlight didn't always switch on, new Xenon bulb for the headlight. All warranty repairs. Squeaking and rattling door panels (all), dash, b-pillars, driver's seat. All taken care of by the dealer under warranty. New instrument cluster installed. New indicator panel (speedo, tach etc.) due to flickering lighting of the tach needle. New HID headlight. Removed dash/door panel/seat squeaks and rattles. All under warranty. | ||
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus IS in New York, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201051000 miUS $1300 | starter button didn't turn on car right away. Dealer said that there has been this reported problem and replaced it free with no argument | ||
| Lexus IS in New York, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Apr 201399000 miUS $500 | Two O2 sensors failed and needed replacement. Exhaust was leaking. | ||
| Dec 2015130000 miUS $500 | Failed alternator replaced. | ||
| Lexus IS in Alberta, Canada Dec 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| May 201180480 miC $100 | Engine cowling broken during windshield replacement. Part replaced. | ||
| Jun 201289900 miC $650 | Alignment issue related to seized tie rod end | ||
| May 2015109120 miC $300 | Battery needed replacing after 4 years due to decreased capacity test. | ||
| Lexus IS in Maryland, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 2016140000 miUS $100 | Rear Cv joint went bad on the car | ||
| Lexus IS in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016US $260 | Have a hard time starting car. Replace battery Alternator replaced | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2015148000 miUS $120 | R&R Alternator | ||
| Jul 2015154000 miUS $175 | Water pump bearing gave out, causing coolant to leak out and car begin to overheat. Replaced Waterpump, and Drive belt. | ||
| Jun 2017164000 miUS $30 | Leak from the low pressure line near the 90 degree bend close to the O2 sensor. A/C Line was rubbing against the O2 sensor's attachment nut on the exhaust manifold. Repair: Recharged the system with a Leak test/selant/refrigerant. Spotted the leak and it self sealed. | ||
| Oct 20171 miUS $1 | Driver side rear wheel bearing making noise. Replaced wheel bearing hub. passenger side making noise now. Both Catalytic converters need replacing. | ||
| Lexus IS in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Aug 201147000 miUS $90 | Caliper was frozen on driver's side front wheel. Cleaned it out and it resolved the issue. | ||
| Lexus IS in Texas, United States May 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 2016161000 miUS $235 | Tire pressure sensor failed and activated permanent system check warning - needed new sensor. | ||
| Apr 2017162000 miUS $410 | Replaced cv boot on front left side | ||
| Lexus IS in Ohio, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Feb 2014131900 miUS $187 | Exhaust system had a hole in it. | ||
2006 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Lexus IS in District of Columbia, United States Aug 2007 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Aug 200715000 mi | Nav system repaired. My location cursor was off. Under warranty. | ||
| Mar 200820000 mi | CD player replaced. Would not read CDs. Under warranty, CD player sent to the manufacturer. CDs sent back to dealer to be picked up. | ||
| Jun 201262000 mi | Lowered gas mileage due to gunking up pistons during fuel injection. Oil leaked in pistons which burned more oil than expected. Known factory issue for 2006 IS models. Factory covered. | ||
| Mar 201371000 mi | Factory issue - gaskets at valves were leaking. Resulted in higher gas consumption and gunk build up. | ||
| Apr 201683300 mi | replaced at no charge dashboard as it was cracked | ||
| Lexus IS in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 201142780 mi | noise from water pump; replaced | ||
| Apr 201243400 miC $11000 | alternator | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 201758000 miUS $60 | Tachometer and speedometer needles no longer illuminated. Removed instrument panel, removed needles, re-soldered new LEDs into needles, re-assembled everything. LEDs $5, find-point soldering iron $45, several hours of my time. 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. OEM subwoofer makes "tack" sound when playing audio. Installed used OEM subwoofer from EBay, problem solved. Vanity mirror light does not come on when mirror cover is slid open, as it should turn on. Removed stitching of visor fabric on the edge facing the rear view mirror, and pulled back fabric to reveal small hole for accessing the contact points of switch. Scraped contact points, sewed fabric back using ladder stitch. Problem fixed. Interior rear view mirror glass developed a flaky look caused by reflective backing going bad. Purchased similar part from EBay, disassembled faulty mirror, swapped out mirror glass. Problem solved. | ||
2006 Lexus IS 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Lexus IS in Michigan, United States Jan 2008 - Sep 2008 | |||
| Feb 200829000 mi | Transmission broke, replaced with new one. Rear defrost did not work, ordered new rear windshiels, returned at later date for install. Dealer stated that some how the defrost wire in windshield was broke or inoperable. | ||
| Mar 200830000 mi | Vehicle lurching forward when stopping or stopped. Problem with trans (again) dealer unable to duplicate. Still occurring. | ||
| Apr 200832000 mi | Car still lurching forward, returned with same response, unable to duplicate. I took regional rep for a ride and problem occurred with in 1/2 mile. Adjusted drive shaft Starter went out, unable to start car due to electronic ignition. | ||
| Jun 200834000 mi | car lurches forward upon break then acceleration. readjust driveshaft again. had rep fly in from Ca. adjusted outside of spec's. prob fixed | ||
2006 Lexus IS 4-door
4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Lexus IS in Italy Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201037200 mi€500 | This was the first real problem the car suffered, other than one to replace the "marmitta catalitica", due to too frequent mileage in town. | ||
| Oct 201040300 mi€1500 | Cambiata la guarnizione della testata. Primo sintomo: non funzionava più il condizionamento, in quanto perdeva acqua. Changed head gasket. Symptom: air conditioning no longer worked, b/c losing water. | ||
2004 Lexus IS 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in Washington, United States Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 2021144000 miUS $2200 | Upper and lower control arms, tie rod and links, and tie rods. | ||
2004 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in California, United States - Aug 2011 | |||
| Aug 201188000 miUS $450 | Replaced O2 sensor. | ||
| Lexus IS in Virginia, United States Jun 2017 - Apr 2019 | |||
| Jan 2018128000 miUS $200 | Worn bushing, replaced whole arm as bushing not sold separately. | ||
2004 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| Lexus IS in Connecticut, United States - Jan 2007 | |||
| Jan 200725000 mi | Door check Tailight nipples broken, tailight a little loose Auto leveling sensors | ||
2003 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in Texas, United States - Aug 2007 | |||
| Jan 200626000 miUS $40 | One of the reverse light bulbs fused, replaced with a new one. | ||
| Aug 200731800 miUS $200 | Driver side door automatic lock actuator broken, replaced. | ||
| Lexus IS in New Jersey, United States - Aug 2008 | |||
| Aug 2008127000 miUS $300 | Oxygen sensor failed | ||
| Lexus IS in Massachusetts, United States - Nov 2010 | |||
| Nov 201098590 mi | had to replace and lube spring for hood latch. Also had to completely take apart driver door twice to fix driver window which wouldn't work with the auto button..wouldnt stay up. | ||
2002 Lexus IS 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in Arizona, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jun 201552000 miUS $42 | Check engine light on. Replaced roll over valve. | ||
| Lexus IS in Oregon, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 201392000 miUS $379 | Rear O2 Sensor | ||
| Lexus IS in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Dec 2011129000 miUS $700 | O2 sensor and new plugs and wired | ||
| May 2014143600 mi | Two front catalytic converters replaced | ||
| Lexus IS in Texas, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Jun 201054000 miUS $10 | CEL came on pointing to EVAP system as a problem. Replaced gas cap. | ||
| Jul 201055000 miUS $100 | Same as above, blew out valves in charcoal canister and had car road tested over a few hundred miles. Got vehicle back and CEL came on within 150 miles. Will return for more trouble shooting. CEL came on at 55k miles. Bad Bank 1 Sensor 2 o2 sensor. Since it was close to the 60k mile maintaince I repaired it while doing the service. (Self-repair) | ||
| Nov 201059000 miUS $300 | Replaced charcoal canister to remove CEL. Hopefully this works... CEL from EVAP system again, over a week after replaced charcoal canister. So problem persists. Plan on going to dealer. | ||
| Mar 201165000 miUS $1290 | Took car to dealer for EVAP code. Replaced Charcoal canister and found rollover valve was leaking (smoke test), dropped the gas tank and replaced valve and seal. EVAP system tests OK after road test. | ||
| Sep 201287000 miUS $150 | Car would not start after getting gas. Diagnosed the alternator as being bad. Self swapped | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States - Nov 2007 | |||
| Nov 200744000 miUS $300 | Air Flow sensor replacement | ||
| Lexus IS in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Apr 201475000 miUS $100 | We have a parasitic drain that hasn't been fully located (not uncommon in IS300). The last full drain took some fuses with it. Car was only partially operable until fixed. | ||
| Lexus IS in Minnesota, United States Jun 2007 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Apr 200758500 miUS $550 | Six disk changer broke. Seems to happen in almost all IS300s. Cost for new head unit was $1600. A 'refurb' was list around $550-600. Planning to install i Pod adapter instead. | ||
| Lexus IS in New Mexico, United States May 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2017148000 miUS $200 | replaced radiator replaced power steering hose | ||
2002 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 2014151800 miUS $57 | B2S2 O2 sensor | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| May 201298300 miUS $10 | Brakes were squeaky. Found right front caliper sticking. removed and lubed sliders. Reseated anti squeal shims. Brakes now operating as designed. | ||
| Aug 201299900 miUS $600 | Found front struts worn, causing unusual tire wear. Replaced front and rear shocks. Found left front lower ball joint leaking. Replaced ball joints. | ||
| Lexus IS in Virginia, United States - Mar 2007 | |||
| Mar 200753000 mi | Right lower ball joint was replaced due to squeeking. | ||
| Lexus IS in Alabama, United States Dec 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017US $600 | All 3 coil packs were out of spec as well as 2 out of 3 spark plug wires. | ||
| Lexus IS in Georgia, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2014115000 miUS $1300 | Radiator replaced. When the mechanic pulled the top hose off for the timing belt job, he noticed the radiator's top inlet was starting to crumble and missing a chunk of plastic. It's pretty impressive that it had not been leaking already. | ||
| Mar 2016134000 miUS $200 | Difficult to start at times. Battery tested bad. Thermostat was stuck open, and the engine would not warm up properly. | ||
| Feb 2018148000 miUS $350 | -lower control arms -d.s. lower ball joint -valve cover gaskets -PCV valve | ||
| May 2021174000 miUS $400 | Gas pedal would not work, sensor harness had to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2022181000 miUS $550 | Had Stephen (Car Craft) remove the R134a and then replaced the compressor with a Denso compressor and got Car Craft to refill the 134a. | ||
2002 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| Lexus IS in Florida, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
| May 200862000 miUS $60 | Replaced a failed O2 sensor with one I purchased on eBay. | ||
| Jun 201085000 miUS $2500 | Replaced the clutch on the manual transmission. I would consider this a wear item. | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jun 2002 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 200273000 mi | Period from date of purchase to current (November 2008). There have been no repairs needed other than replacing a dome light. That's it. | ||
| May 201087000 miUS $10 | Dash backlight burned out on HVAC control panel. Bulb was replaced by owner but the new bulb burned out again and now a second bulb has gone. Extensive dash disassembly is required for replacement. Two hours or more time. | ||
| Dec 201093000 miUS $80 | Bank one, oxygen sensor #2 failed (heater circuit P0141 OBD error reported) | ||
| Jul 2012104800 miUS $30 | Hood prop rod retainer clip broke. Since rod is normally secured under the hood, this had to be repaired to stop rattling noises. | ||
| May 2013117000 miUS $110 | Weather stripping on body surrounding driver door opening ripped and was replaced | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 2016304000 miUS $300 | Voltage dropped after a 1/2 hour driving. Replaced alternator. | ||
| Lexus IS in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011130200 mi | Rust above windshield. | ||
| Lexus IS in Ohio, United States Nov 2012 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Dec 201288000 miUS $240 | Front control rods on both sides had the bushing fail and had to be replaced Both lower ball joints on the front failed | ||
| Nov 201498000 mi | Bearings and bushings failing. | ||
| Lexus IS in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010134000 miUS $600 | Catalytic converter replaced. Bank 1 upstream. Bought replacement part from rock auto.com. | ||
| Jun 2011137000 miUS $600 | Car misfiring. Valve covers discovered to be leaking, replaced. Misfire smoothed out but still occurred during acceleration. Ignition coil in cylinder 6 replaced. Engine no longer misfire. | ||
| Lexus IS in New Jersey, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 2010104356 miUS $359 | o2 sensors replaced - (2) | ||
2001 Lexus IS
Engine not specified
| Lexus in Illinois, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 201279000 miUS $412 | All tail lights were not working Hesitate on 1-2 and 2-3 shift under hard acceleration | ||
| Lexus in Michigan, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011 | Brake Master Cylinder replaced and calipers cleaned, brakes replaced. | ||
| Lexus in Alberta, Canada Jun 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200996720 miC $100 | MAF sensor had to be replaced | ||
2001 Lexus IS 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus IS in California, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Aug 201196700 miUS $400 | Replaced original Alternator ($280). Battery ($110). Radiator cap ($20) | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 2012126000 miUS $300 | Replace valve cover gasket and spark plugs | ||
| Aug 2012127100 miUS $350 | Radiator burst while driving, coolant lost. Replaced radiator and coolant. | ||
| Jan 2013123500 miUS $350 | Water pump, previously replaced at 90,000 miles, failed and partially drained coolant. Water pump replaced. | ||
| May 2014139400 miUS $300 | Replaced 2 of 3 coilpacks due to cylinder misfiring. | ||
| Lexus IS in California, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jul 2011142000 miUS $320 | Driver's side power door lock actuator failure, replaced with OEM parts. Driver's side power door lock actuator failure, replaced with OEM parts. | ||
| Jun 2013170000 miUS $150 | Check engine light on, shown various error code and end up O2 sensor replaced. | ||
| Jul 2013171200 miUS $50 | Smog check failure | ||
| Nov 2013179600 miUS $1300 | Engine light came on for quite a while, attempted fix by workarounds and changing sensors. Finally mechanic decided the catalytic converter replacement is eminent. | ||
| Lexus IS in Hong Kong, China Jan 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Feb 201494320 mi$300 | The front left lower ball joint snapped off in the middle of a journey and it was manufacture by some after market replacement brought from ebay "Taiwanautochassis",poor quality parts made. | ||
| May 201496180 mi$75 | ignition coil connector was melted because of the high temp | ||
| Lexus IS in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2017173724 miC $500 | rear wheel bearing replacement | ||
| May 2018183520 miC $200 | front and rear end links | ||
| Lexus IS in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - May 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016US $1700 | Leaking oil around seals. Cylinder head cover and vale cover gaskets replaced. Still leaking oil slightly according to a second dealer, but have not yet taken in to get looked at. | ||
| May 2016116000 mi | Oil leaks never fully repaired. Not certain still leaking. | ||
| Lexus IS in Illinois, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 201367000 miUS $1500 | struts needed to be replaced | ||
| Lexus IS in Georgia, United States Jul 2008 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 2008140000 miUS $130 | Air mix motor was making a clicking noise. Replaced air mix motor. | ||
| Jan 2009155000 miUS $350 | Crank seal had minor leak. Replaced cam and crank seals with t-belt and water pump. | ||
| Jul 2009165000 miUS $130 | O2 sensor heater circuit cel. Replaced o2 sensor. | ||
| Jul 2010180000 miUS $160 | Radiator cracked. Replaced radiator. | ||
| Oct 2013218000 miUS $280 | Pedal position sensor | ||
| Nov 2014222300 miUS $20 | Serpentine belt tensioner bearing wore out and was noisy. | ||
| Apr 2020235000 miUS $200 | Crank pulley replaced. Was worn and rubbing on tbelt cover. | ||
| Jul 2020236000 miUS $100 | Fuel tank vent valve replaced. Caused evaporate emissions leak code | ||
| Jul 2021236000 miUS $30 | AMP replaced as audio was intermittent | ||
2000 Lexus IS 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Lexus in Maryland, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2018104000 miUS $75 | Front oxygen sensor replaced | ||
| Apr 2022120000 miUS $50 | OBDII code Misfire cylinder 3 Replaced injector cylinder 3 | ||
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