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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%)
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Chart based on 120 repairs.
Lexus LS suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (36%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan, ext.
357-horsepower 4.6L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 132000 mi US $6000 |
Bushings and struts. Also new tires and alignment. |
2010 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan, ext.
357-horsepower 4.6L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 143000 mi US $1000 |
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
| 63000 mi | 6 upper/lower control arms in front and 2 air suspension shocks in rear. |
2007 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan, ext.
380-horsepower 4.6L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 61000 mi US $1200 |
Lower Control Arm bushings wallowed out, LCA on both sides replaced. Extended warranty covered repair. |
2005 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 129000 mi US $1800 |
Left rear air shock needed to be replaced |
| 155000 mi US $600 |
Leaking front strut and rack pinion |
| 95900 mi US $258 |
Replaced front passenger side wheel bearing / hub assembly. Took less than 2 hours and $260 for part. |
| 136000 mi US $322 |
Rear struts leaking, one top mount failed. Replace front struts and mounts |
| 177000 mi US $690 |
Front bushings replaced |
2004 Lexus LS
Engine not specified
| 93300 mi US $1 |
Rear shocks leaking, replaced |
| 95000 mi | Need new front shocks but I delayed repair |
| 96400 mi US $2000 |
front shocks and bushings |
2004 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 223000 mi US $2000 |
Clicking noise over bumps |
| 132000 mi | The air suspension shock on the rear drivers side was going bad and needed replacement. |
| 113000 mi US $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. |
2002 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 105900 mi US $850 |
Ball joints replaced |
| 149790 mi C $604 |
Replacement front right hub bearing damaged from pothole. Puncture repair front left tire. |
2001 Lexus LS 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 118200 mi US $500 |
Replaced front shocks. |
| 130000 mi US $425 |
Front passenger side wheel bearing hub was replaced. |
| 102000 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! |
1990 Lexus LS 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 107 mi US $1400 |
Replaced rack and pinion assembly because of leaks. It's an assembly, so you can't just swap out selected parts. |
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