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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 106 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
| Lexus LS in Ontario, Canada Feb 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 20217440 mi | Massage function: leaking air bladder in seatback | ||
| Jan 20229300 mi | Leaking air bladder in passenger AND driver’s seats. | ||
2016 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
386-horsepower 4.6L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus LS in California, United States - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 20167500 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... | ||
2014 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.6L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus LS in Connecticut, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201712000 mi | bluetooth does not work; nav not reliable. | ||
| Sep 201715000 miUS $500 | new battery | ||
2012 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan, ext.
357-horsepower 4.6L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus LS in Alabama, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018124000 miUS $110 | New pads and rotors | ||
2012 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
357-horsepower 4.6L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus LS in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 202163000 miUS $700 | Replace rear brake pads rotors and sensors | ||
| Feb 202266000 miUS $600 | Replace front brakes and rotors | ||
2011 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan, ext.
357-horsepower 4.6L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus LS in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 2017132000 miUS $6000 | Bushings and struts. Also new tires and alignment. | ||
| Oct 2021210000 miUS $650 | Transmission is stuttering. It only shows when driving the car with a computer attached. There are no codes except when driving. Dealer cannot say what the problem is. Said to keep driving but not go too far. Said that there is a software upgrade that might fix the problem but advised against it. | ||
2011 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
357-horsepower 4.6L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus LS in Illinois, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201856790 miUS $94 | Tire leaking. Replaced left front Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor. | ||
2010 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan, ext.
357-horsepower 4.6L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus LS in New York, United States Jun 2017 - May 2018 | |||
| May 2018143000 miUS $1000 | Needed brakes. Also was diagnosed with broken suspension components (total cost to repair $2000) but I decided not to do those repairs. | ||
2010 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
380-horsepower 4.6L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus LS in Texas, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201763000 mi | 6 upper/lower control arms in front and 2 air suspension shocks in rear. | ||
| Jan 202077000 miUS $600 | Heater wouldnt get warm. | ||
2007 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan, ext.
380-horsepower 4.6L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus LS in Guam - Oct 2016 | |||
| Oct 201631620 mi$1100 | Replaced radiator | ||
| Lexus LS in Texas, United States - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 201361000 miUS $1200 | Lower Control Arm bushings wallowed out, LCA on both sides replaced. Extended warranty covered repair. Blower motor noisy. Required replacement of blower motor. | ||
2007 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
380-horsepower 4.6L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus LS in Tennessee, United States - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014104000 miUS $1500 | ECU Unit Wiper motor was replaced, problem reoccurred twice, then was told ECU unit needs replacement. | ||
| Lexus LS in Arizona, United States - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 201460000 miUS $940 | Replaced the trunk pull down motor | ||
2006 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
278-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus LS in Texas, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2017170000 miUS $380 | Alternator failed and was replaced | ||
| Lexus LS in California, United States - Aug 2009 | |||
| Aug 200934000 mi | Leaking front shock absorbers replaced under warranty. | ||
2005 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus LS in Minnesota, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2015129000 miUS $1800 | Left rear air shock needed to be replaced | ||
| Lexus LS in Alabama, United States Apr 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Sep 2016256000 miUS $600 | Radiator cracked | ||
| Jan 2017 | Windows were very slow and would stop sometimes | ||
| Lexus LS in Colorado, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201587000 miUS $10 | Replaced motor in door lock actuator. Expect $500+ for dealer. Could pay someone knowledgable to install your $10 part - 2 hours time. | ||
| May 201695900 miUS $258 | Replaced front passenger side wheel bearing / hub assembly. Took less than 2 hours and $260 for part. | ||
| Jul 2017119000 miUS $200 | Car had begun vibrating when brakes were applied. Pads at 60k still had a LOT of use left. | ||
| Mar 2018136000 miUS $322 | Rear struts leaking, one top mount failed. Replace front struts and mounts | ||
| Lexus LS in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - May 2018 | |||
| Sep 2015155000 miUS $600 | Leaking front strut and rack pinion | ||
| Lexus LS in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 2016140200 mi | Chrome wheel seal on tire failed resulting in a flat tire, the third wheel that this has happened; one yet to fail. | ||
| Mar 2016141000 mi | Tire went flat due to chrome wheel seal. | ||
| Nov 2016143300 mi | Another chrome wheel corroded causing an air leak. Wheel was buffed, to smooth out the problem. | ||
| Mar 2017144000 mi | Trans pan was leaking some, so Eagle just tightened up the bolts to stop the leaking. No charge. | ||
| Lexus LS in Virginia, United States - Apr 2007 | |||
| Apr 200746500 mi | Laser cruise control not functioning well | ||
| Lexus LS in Florida, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Sep 2015114 miUS $2500 | The transmission was hard shifting down into 1st gear when slowing down to stop. Felt like the breaks were being slammed when slowing down to stop (10mph and below). The shop replaced the transmission with a newer used unit. Problem was less noticeable but still there. Also noticed rough shifts from 2nd-3rd and 3rd-4th after the replacement. | ||
| Lexus LS in New Mexico, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201762000 miUS $350 | Mass Air Sensor | ||
| Lexus LS in New Jersey, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 2015177000 miUS $690 | System was drained and recharged Front bushings replaced | ||
| Sep 2016188000 miUS $145 | Replaced battery | ||
| May 2017205000 miUS $1000 | brake work | ||
| Mar 2018213000 miUS $890 | Replace window pillar wrap. Became brittle and cracked, re-wrapped with factory part. | ||
| Lexus LS in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201787000 miUS $250 | Replaced front brake pads and rotors | ||
| Lexus LS in Virginia, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017137000 miUS $11 | Replaced front passenger door look actuator motor | ||
| Lexus LS in Ontario, Canada Dec 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 2017128960 miC $200 | Hole in muffler. | ||
2004 Lexus LS
Engine not specified
| Lexus LS in Arizona, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 201593300 miUS $1 | Rear shocks leaking, replaced | ||
| Dec 201595000 mi | Need new front shocks but I delayed repair | ||
| Feb 201696400 miUS $2000 | front shocks and bushings | ||
2004 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus LS in California, United States Nov 2018 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Jan 201956000 miUS $40 | Replaced the worn door speakers and subwoofer. Adjustment. Noted that the next adjustment might need a new parking brake cable. | ||
| Lexus LS in Missouri, United States Jul 2015 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Jul 201562000 miUS $800 | Unit that heats and cools driver seat failed. | ||
| Aug 201562700 miUS $2000 | Replaced compressor | ||
| May 201769000 miUS $750 | amplifier | ||
| Jan 201869000 miUS $1800 | Rear pads, rotors, etc | ||
| Feb 201972000 miUS $120 | Battery replaced. We do this more frequently that most because we drive the car so little. Even with regular external charging, batteries do not last quite as long. | ||
| Jun 201973000 miUS $2000 | A/C compressor | ||
| Lexus LS in California, United States Feb 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jun 201589000 miUS $285 | Hard downshift out of 4th gear and CEL plus VSC lights on. transmission fluid change duces the hard downshift but the CEL and VSC lights returned | ||
| Sep 201592000 mi | The O2 sensor failed again. Apparently was mis-installed and failed. After repair problem solved. | ||
| Feb 201696300 miUS $150 | Radiator developed a slow leak | ||
| May 201698700 miUS $225 | New radiator hose rubbed on serpentine belt developing hole | ||
| Oct 2016104000 miUS $100 | Replace failing battery | ||
| Lexus LS in Arizona, United States Feb 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2017108000 miUS $160 | Simple recharge of refrigerant. Last recharge was 2013. Prior to that, no A/C issues for 7 years. Lexus/Toyota A/C is very cold, best ever owned. | ||
| Sep 2017113000 miUS $1800 | Rear struts were just worn out. Previous wheel alignment had one wheel slightly out of spec. After struts were replaced, plus a routine brake pad replacement and rotors turned, alignment was able to be back within all specs and ride is like new again. | ||
| Lexus LS in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018169000 miUS $350 | Replaced all 4 oxygen sensors | ||
| Lexus LS in Washington, United States Dec 2021 - Oct 2023 | |||
| Sep 2023223000 miUS $2000 | Clicking noise over bumps | ||
| Lexus LS in Maryland, United States Feb 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015132000 mi | The air suspension shock on the rear drivers side was going bad and needed replacement. | ||
2003 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Lexus LS in Florida, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 2017148000 miUS $800 | Timing belt, water pump. While doing repair replace thermostat, drive belt, and idler pulley | ||
| Apr 2020165000 miUS $2800 | Rebuilt transmission, torque converter failed | ||
| Jun 2022175000 miUS $70 | Water coming from dash on passenger side. Fan would stop working. Found drain was clogged. | ||
2002 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Lexus LS in Alberta, Canada Jun 2009 - Aug 2018 | |||
| May 2009118880 miC $226 | New key, programming to sync with car | ||
| Oct 2009121440 miC $171 | Battery replacement | ||
| Aug 2010129464 miC $229 | Diagnose why power telescope steering not working; change programming of remote lock; disable automatic tilt-away when exiting car. | ||
| Oct 2011138506 mi | replace rear brake light bulb | ||
| Nov 2011138880 mi | Replacement battery; existing Delco battery unable to hold a charge. | ||
| Nov 2012147376 miC $138 | VSC/TC vehicle stability control and traction control failure. Diagnosed PCM does P0300B,301,303,305,307. Body codes B1248,1261,1278,1285, and 1297. Cleared codes, reset TC/VSC. VSC/TC vehicle stability control and traction control failure. Diagnosed PCM codes P0300B,301,303,305,307. Body codes B1248,1261,1278,1285, and 1297. Cleared codes, reset TC/VSC. | ||
| Mar 2013149790 miC $604 | Replacement front right hub bearing damaged from pothole. Puncture repair front left tire. | ||
| Jul 2014161504 miC $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. | ||
| Mar 2015167419 miC $369 | Replace front right headlight washer. Lube oil filter, differential fluid change. | ||
| Oct 2015174444 miC $2023 | Diagnose why cruise control not working. Engine code P11572: laser module out of alignment by 2 degrees. Repair not performed, requires Lexus dealership to perform work. Leaking radiator, replaced with new radiator, rad cap, coolant. | ||
| Jan 2016177254 miC $640 | Engine hesitating 1400-1800rpm. CEL code: P0302. Replaced 8 spark plugs, 8 ignition coil boots. | ||
| Jan 2018194246 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. | ||
| Lexus LS in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2018150000 miUS $20 | Front Passenger door lock actuator stoped working. Replaced motor inside then works again. | ||
| Lexus LS in Texas, United States - Apr 2009 | |||
| Apr 2009105900 miUS $850 | Ball joints replaced | ||
| Lexus LS in Georgia, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 2018121884 miUS $50 | MAF sensor returned error code. Sensor replaced and system now works correctly. | ||
| Jan 2019124889 miUS $130 | Electrical system went haywire due to failure of alternator. Replaced alternator and system now works correctly. | ||
| Aug 2019128000 miUS $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
| Lexus LS in Colorado, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2016114000 miUS $572 | Variable valve timing sensor failed. Causing traction control to turn off and CEL to light up. | ||
| Lexus LS in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2016US $225 | both upstream oxygen sensors replaced due to check engine light. | ||
| Lexus LS in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2015118200 miUS $500 | Replaced front shocks. Leaking Radiator, Replaced radiator by Lexus Dealer. Valve Cover Gasket/both sides eventually. | ||
| Jul 2016124000 miUS $425 | Front passenger side wheel bearing hub was replaced. | ||
| Jun 2021155100 miUS $300 | Replaced 2 Variable Valve timing Solenoids | ||
| Lexus LS in Michigan, United States Mar 2015 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Aug 2015124600 miUS $130 | Replaced trunk struts since the originals failed. Common problem. Replaced with aftermarket ~$60 and in about 5 minutes. Another common problem: replaced driver side-mirror internals. ~$130 and an hour worth of time. Also relubbed the folder motors on passenger side mirror. Cleaned and lubed mirror switch contacts by steering wheel. | ||
| Sep 2015125000 mi | Another common issue: Squeaky steering column when telescoping. Removed steering columns and relubbed the telescoping screw and telescoping column. Took 15 minutes and $0. Just needed all purpose lithium grease. | ||
| Dec 2015126000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 2016131000 mi | CEL for exhaust leaks. | ||
| Lexus LS in Louisiana, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2015125000 miUS $650 | valve cover gaskets | ||
| Dec 2017162000 miUS $280 | replaced radiator | ||
| Lexus LS in Colorado, United States - Feb 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013208000 miUS $24 | rubber gasket around thermostat disk broke and jammed to keep thermostat slightly open. 30 minute job done by myself. | ||
| Lexus LS in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2018135000 miUS $40 | check engine light and other light on | ||
| Lexus LS in Minnesota, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016190000 miUS $400 | Leaking radiator replaced | ||
| Lexus LS in Minnesota, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 201698800 miUS $11 | Driver's side door lock actuator failed. | ||
| Lexus LS in Great Britain Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201595000 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 | ||
| Dec 2015100000 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. | ||
| Mar 2016102000 mi£1003 | Car failed MOT on leaking front o/s shock absorber. This car has adjustable height/comfort settings. Cost of new shock absorber was £750 plus fitting, total cost £1001, and it took over a week to get the part. Ouch! | ||
| Apr 2018120000 mi£2000 | Steering lock jammed a year on from its previous jam. The first jam was cured by a mechanic with a hammer at no cost and little inconvenience ( in the pouring rain 200 miles from home). This time it was different: Car was on my drive at right angles to the road, and the jammed steering lock would only allow straight forward and reverse trave. AA repair man tried for 2 hours to get it sorted. Called in second more senior AA repair man. He tried to sort it for a couple of hours. Called in breakdown truck. Driver took one look at car, driveway and road and called out the local police to close the road. He spent 2 very careful hours dragging the car by its nose onto his truck and delivered it to my local, excellent, Lexus dealership. They tried for a few days to sort the problem out, without success. Sad news was that a new steering lock computer (I kid you not) had to be shipped in from Japan. Cost of part, £1,600! Value of car, about £2,000. Car in excellent condition so I paid the money. Total cost of the repair, including part was £2,000. It was obvious from the amount of work done before the new part was fitted that the true cost of the repair was far in excess of £2,000. So although it hurts to spend so much money, I reckon that the Guildford Lexus dealership were extremely generous in omitting a large part of their labour cost. By the way, we live in one of those areas in South East England where (almost) everyone believes that they have special privileges - Not just the Mercedes, Lexus and BMW drivers - all of them. So it was great fun to see an immediate build-up of traffic in both directions on our street with the policeman explaining to driver after driver that all they had to do was to turn around and take a 5 minute diversion - The incandescent rage on the faces of spotless 4x4 drivers was a joy to behold - especially as most of them didn't know how to reverse their vehicles, much less drive them off road! | ||
1998 Lexus LS
Engine not specified
| Lexus in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018232000 miUS $550 | starter, valve cover gaskets, spark plugs | ||
| Lexus in Arizona, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 202190000 miUS $900 | Starter Replace Front Left Wheel Bearing | ||
1998 Lexus LS 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Lexus in Illinois, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018136000 miUS $2500 | Windshield removed, front edge of roof replaced, windshield remounted | ||
1997 Lexus LS 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Lexus in Minnesota, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017205000 miUS $800 | Alternator replaced, water pump | ||
| Lexus in North Carolina, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017157000 miUS $159 | ECM was sent out for rebuild. | ||
1990 Lexus LS 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Lexus in California, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2021107 miUS $1400 | Replaced rack and pinion assembly because of leaks. It's an assembly, so you can't just swap out selected parts. EGR tube was replaced because it was cracked. | ||
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