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Lexus LS repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 120 repairs.
Lexus LS engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (30%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan, ext.
380-horsepower 4.6L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 31620 mi $1100 |
Replaced radiator |
2005 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 128960 mi C $200 |
Hole in muffler. |
| 256000 mi US $600 |
Radiator cracked |
| 62000 mi US $350 |
Mass Air Sensor |
2004 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 169000 mi US $350 |
Replaced all 4 oxygen sensors |
| 92000 mi | The O2 sensor failed again. Apparently was mis-installed and failed. After repair problem solved. |
| 96300 mi US $150 |
Radiator developed a slow leak |
| 98700 mi US $225 |
New radiator hose rubbed on serpentine belt developing hole |
2003 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 148000 mi US $800 |
Timing belt, water pump. While doing repair replace thermostat, drive belt, and idler pulley |
2002 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 161504 mi C $1226 |
Problems: 1)check engine light, 2)traction control and laser cruise control disabled, 3)pulsating brakes. #1&2 due to VVTi failure, codes P0300/301/303/307,P1346/1349/1566/1578. New VVTi control valve installed. |
| 174444 mi C $2023 |
Leaking radiator, replaced with new radiator, rad cap, coolant. |
| 177254 mi C $640 |
Engine hesitating 1400-1800rpm. CEL code: P0302. Replaced 8 spark plugs, 8 ignition coil boots. |
| 194246 mi | Leaking exhaust between engine block and catalytic converter. Estimated repair $1900. Repair will not be done because a $1200 full brake job, $300 routine maintenance, and a windshield replacement will exceed value of vehicle. Another $4000+ of maintenance will be due in 2021. Car not drivable due to carbon monoxide risk; I intend to scrap this vehicle this year. |
| 121884 mi US $50 |
MAF sensor returned error code. Sensor replaced and system now works correctly. |
| 128000 mi US $650 |
Code P0325 - Replaced both knock sensors, knock sensor wiring harness, intake manifold gasket and throttle body gasket |
2001 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 135000 mi US $40 |
check engine light and other light on |
| 208000 mi US $24 |
rubber gasket around thermostat disk broke and jammed to keep thermostat slightly open. 30 minute job done by myself. |
| 118200 mi US $500 |
Leaking Radiator, Replaced radiator by Lexus Dealer. Valve Cover Gasket/both sides eventually. |
| 155100 mi US $300 |
Replaced 2 Variable Valve timing Solenoids |
| 125000 mi US $650 |
valve cover gaskets |
| 162000 mi US $280 |
replaced radiator |
| 153000 mi US $225 |
both upstream oxygen sensors replaced due to check engine light. |
| 114000 mi US $572 |
Variable valve timing sensor failed. Causing traction control to turn off and CEL to light up. |
| 190000 mi US $400 |
Leaking radiator replaced |
| 100000 mi £450 |
Fan belt broke - The wire in the fan belt then sliced through the pipes between the gearbox and cooler, dumping all transmission fluid on the ground, bringing the car to a halt. The wire also mashed the engine front cover. |
| 126000 mi US $100 |
This gen had common issues of exhaust leaks. That is what I had. I had the exhaust welded but problem persists. No drive-ability issues outside of a CEL. |
| 131000 mi | CEL for exhaust leaks. |
2000 Lexus LS
Engine not specified
| 90000 mi US $900 |
Starter Replace |
1997 Lexus LS 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 157000 mi US $159 |
ECM was sent out for rebuild. |
1990 Lexus LS 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 107 mi US $1400 |
EGR tube was replaced because it was cracked. |
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