2007 Lexus ES Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2007	Lexus ES	34 ESs, 10.1 months of data per ES, average 55400 miles 35	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs

Lexus ES in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	42780		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	52240	450	Rear brake noise especially when backing up was reported for past 8 months. Kept being told this is just a common problem nothing to worry about. Told on this visit metal on metal. Dealer charged to original warranty $250 for machining
Aug	2012	74400		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2006	5000		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	58000	0	check engine light, gas cap not tight enough
Mar	2013	69000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Delaware, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	40000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	47000	115	Applying brakes produced a fairly loud click from the driver side front wheel area. Dealer Said they cleaned and lubricated some moving part. The repair also cleared up a mushy feeling brake pedal.
Jun	2012	63000	150	Clicking noise from front brakes. Lubricated brakes. Second time repaired.
Mar	2013	71000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	3000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	79000	660	The OEM brake rotors were warping so braking frequently caused jittering in the steering wheel. After the rotors were replaced (pads were also replaced due to normal wear after ~80k miles), the car brakes ultra smooth.
Mar	2013	106000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	31000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	32000	0	Passenger side window tab broken and glass dislodged. Glass and tab replaced under warranty.
Sep	2012	51000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	35000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	36000	0	Exhaust pipe striking frame during starting.
Sep	2010	37000	0	Thumping under car during starting. Cause not found. Problem intermittent and still exists.
Feb	2011	39000	0	Intermittent thumping under car when sold. Also tapping sound in engine that was always "normal."

 

Lexus ES in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	34000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	35000	0	Mechanic pulled TSB after noting that the noise coming from the rear of my car was the brakes. Dealer replaced rear brakes and front as well and turned rotors at no charge to me.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	26040		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	32420	400	Machine brake rotors
Aug	2012	54280	1250	Nav unit "crashed", had to be replaced
Mar	2013	62620		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	40300		First odometer entry
May	2011	43140	0	Long shifting in 3-4 gears only when cold for 2-3 min
Dec	2012	72540		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	50000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	84000	500	Radio would not work, had to replace amp still didn't work right, very poor service.
Sep	2012	84000	0	Radio not working when sold.

 

Lexus ES in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	33000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	88000	60	Passenger side window tabs that hold window in place allowing it to go up/down were broken.
Mar	2013	93000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2006		0	Transmission was running rough. Dealer replaced transmission. No further issues noted after replacement.
Apr	2011	85000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Alabama, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2012	24000		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	24000	0	window came off track. Plastic piece broken. Repaired under warranty at no cost to me

 

Lexus ES in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2012	60000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	60000	300	trunk door (license plate holder) developed rusty spots (3 )

 

Lexus ES in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2008	6200		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	32860	0	Excessive wind noise, dealer ordered / installed replacement parts to resolve the issue.

 

Lexus ES in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	12000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	26000	375	Local mechanic noted Oil leak by timing chain cover when oil was changed. My Vehicle is presently in shop. Repairs under drive train warranty. Rear brakes had 15% left. Lexus Dealer replaced @$375.00
Mar	2013	28000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	27000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	36000	0	Problem was associated with TSB for an oil hose.  They also reprogrammed the computer for the transmission due too rough shifting.
Aug	2011	49500	200	Tire pressure monitor sensor replace.
Jul	2012	57000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	47000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	52300	0	Driver's side Power window regulator was going out causing noises.
Mar	2011	67000	0	Steering column was squeaking loudly when adjusted. Lexus lubed and adjusted
Dec	2012	92000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007		0	Brake squeak; pads and shims replaced under warranty per TSB.
Dec	2007		0	Aux audio input ground loop causing hum; noise filter installed under warranty per TSB.
Jan	2008		0	Rear seat cushion loose; plastic clip replaced under warranty.
Feb	2008		0	Infrequent transmission flare (gear slip) during upshift. Torque converter "shock/thunk". TSB exists for latter; but dealer refused to repair claiming "normal operation".
Jul	2008		0	Rattle in dash; dealer attempted repair under warranty per TSB.
Aug	2008		0	XM satellite radio intermittently dead (no sound). Dealer replaced XM receiver under warranty.
Dec	2008	26500	0	1. Trans torque converter thunks plus shift flares. Dealer claims normal and laughed at my reference to TSB & refused repair. 2. Gear shift sticks between R & P; Lubed. A/C spews white dust; evaporator ordered. 3. Door wind noise w/TSB; dealer refused fi
Jan	2009	28000	0	Defective coating on A/C evaporator coil caused white powder to come out A/C vents. Dealer replaced evaporator coil to fix. Numerous rattles in dashboard. Dealer fixed per TSB, removing entire dash, replacing plastic clips, adding felt, etc.
Aug	2009	37000	1000	Right side High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamp flickers and then goes out after 15 min of use. Left lamp flickers slightly when car door slammed. Dealer replaced both HID bulbs under warranty.
Sep	2009	39000	0	Status lamp on park assist button no longer lights.
Oct	2009	41000	0	Intermittent issue: When turning steering wheel, hear several click sounds and feel simultaneous vibration. Transmission intermittently thunks/shudders when torque converter engages. It also intermittently slips/flares when up-shifting.
Dec	2009	42000	0	Pwr steering column grinds. Steering whl clicks. Engine has piston slap. Gear shift binds. Factory rep: "normal"; no repair. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWusu_L4cns http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN0VA5L1b1w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09gZP1Jkrt
May	2010	49000	0	Engine: loud piston slap for 10 min after start; continues indefinitely (but less noisy). Torque converter defect causes shudder. Nav system buggy. Front rotors warped. A TSB stating this is a common issue due supposedly to pad material exists, and repair would've been free had the problem occurred before 50k miles. I declined to pay and have fix done.

 

Lexus ES in Nevada, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2008	45000		First odometer entry
Jan	2009	50000	0	Rattle in dash.
Aug	2012	86000	340	Timing coil replaced
Mar	2013	95000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	6820		First odometer entry
Jan	2009	8060	0	Brakes severely chattering at only 9,000 miles, replaced by dealer, may 2008
Jan	2012	64480	0	oil hydraulic line subject to recall failed prior to replacement work being done. dealer repaired but took 2 days to fix. nearly fried the engine due to being down 3 quarts of oil.
Dec	2012	75640		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	1000		First odometer entry
Sep	2008	38000	0	Front Drivers side wheel bearing was bad. Wheel bearing was replaced.
Sep	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	16120		First odometer entry
Oct	2007	17980	0	In Sept. I experienced, on two occasions, a hesitation in forward gear (engine or transmission)?; took it to the dealer in early October. They, after testing, and I since then, have not experienced it again.Dirty Gas?
Nov	2007	19840	0	After our first snowfall, my windshield wipers did not return to their normal parking position. I was told at the dealership (while undergoing a scheduled oil change) that this was normal in wintertime driving, to prevent the wipers from freezing below t
Dec	2007	21700	0	My ES 350 with 35,000 kilometers, has just completed a successful three day repair of annoying dashboard rattles, and underside (rt. side) "thumps" due more than likely to loosened hardware. My ES was in my dealership for transmission (computer ) problem once in dec. and once in Jan.
Jan	2008	23560	0	My ES was in my dealership for transmission (computer ) problem once in dec. and once in Jan.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2006	7000		First odometer entry
Jan	2007	9000	0	Transmission lurching issue
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2006	5000		First odometer entry
May	2007	5000	0	GPS navigation wasn't always picking up signal
Sep	2008	10000	0	GPS navigation wasn't picking up signal. Dealer replaced DVD, which has updated GPS satellite info, and this resolved the problem.
May	2009	13000	0	Mud flap was loose and causing a rattle when car was driven at highway speeds.
Mar	2013	30000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	15000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	16000	75	AC filter (paid only for parts) and evaporator changed (factory warranty).
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Louisiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2006	3000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	15000	0	Drivers side window came out of track due to breakage of rail inside door- entire track plus window replaced in about 45 minutes.
Sep	2009	18000	0	CD changer stuck- could not eject, play or change CD's in multiplayer in dash. Fix- entire unit replaced by Lexus at no charge.
Feb	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2007	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	44000	0	Silent recall on brakes, braking very loud squeal when backing up. Problem was a known issue, not to owner of car (me) but Lexus, they only admit the problem if owner complains about it. This and the numerous recall notices of floor mat...
May	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2006	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	17000	0	HID headlight bulb failed. Dealer replaced under warranty.
Jul	2011	21000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	16000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	31000	0	some vibration at high speeds when braking; dealer changed pads all around and turned rotors.
Jul	2012	52000	0	HID light bulbs were replaced... very expensive normally but my dealer replaced them out-of-warranty.
Mar	2013	59000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2006		0	wind noise engine knocking on cold start CD player frozen dashboard rattles steering shake seat heater not working
Jan	2007		0	engine knocking on cold start wind noise -replaced door and window seals
Apr	2007		0	Window seal on driver side fails and window won't close- seal replaced Steering shake - new wheel alignment - doesn't help Windshield wipers hit window frame on high - adjusted
Jan	2009	31620	0	Squeaks in the dashboard.
Jun	2009	37200	200	Brakes relined.
Nov	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2007	11000		First odometer entry
May	2009	38000	0	Oil supply line to bank 1 leaking oil from valve cover. Replaced gaskets and oil supply line. Screeching noise when braking in reverse. Dealer said was a design issue. Installed pad kit and shim kit for anti-squeak.
Mar	2011	72000	0	Wheel alignment, Caster/Cam adjustment kit
Jan	2012	82000	331	Replaced Blower Motor
Jul	2012	90000	1500	Replaced left and right rear door locks with rebuilt motors= $700 Right Front axle boot leaking - replaced. $425 Rough shifting. Dealer upgraded software = $150 Bad vibration when braking. Replaced front brake pads, resurfaced rotors, installed anti-squeal compound. $300
Dec	2012	94000	350	Replaced front passenger door lock with rebuilt motors= $350 Right Front axle boot leaking - replaced. (Same as July 2012)
Mar	2013	96000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	10000		First odometer entry
May	2009	14000	0	transmission did not shift correctly and had to be replaced.
Mar	2013	39000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lexus ES in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2006		0	Transmission failure. Replaced.
Oct	2006		0	Navigation / Climate Control computer failure. Replaced.
Nov	2006		0	Navigation / Climate Control computer failure. Replaced for second time.
Dec	2006		0	Strut leak. Replaced strut.
Jan	2007		0	Oil leak around timing belt cover. Had to remove engine to repair.
Mar	2007			Most recent odometer entry.