Lexus LS Lexus LS

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Lexus LS repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (7%)

Select a problem area

Show all problems

Need advice about a specific Lexus LS problem?

Chart based on 121 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the Lexus LS.

Lexus LS body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (40%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan, ext.

turbocharged 416hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic RWD

9300 mi Leaking air bladder in passenger AND driver’s seats. 

Return to top

2016 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan

386-horsepower 4.6L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

7500 mi Very annoying sunroof rattle. Was hard to replicate for the dealer as only jarring bumps would produce the tapping. I finally sat in the backseat with a tech and banged the rear headliner and we could finally hear the tapping. They pulled the headliner and found a bolt hitting the frame for the rear vanity mirror. They insulated and put everything back. Now the passenger seat is rattling... 

Return to top

2005 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

213000 mi

US $890
Replace window pillar wrap. Became brittle and cracked, re-wrapped with factory part. 

Return to top

2001 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

95000 mi

£800
Rear offside door locked shut. Dealer had to remove door panel with door shut - This took quite a few hours. Once removed, the door lock mechanism was replaced 

Return to top

1998 Lexus LS 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

136000 mi

US $2500
Windshield removed, front edge of roof replaced, windshield remounted 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Lexus models.

Lexus LS Body Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently Lexus LS problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.