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"Cracked dashboard"

"The trim between the side panel ending on the roof and the roof itself started peeling back. I would think it was a serious defect in the auto--Lexus made us pay to fix. Could not have been owner induced"

"left front fender plastic bracket broke causing fender to slightly separate."

"Molding on lower exterior drivers door came loose. Lexes dealer fixed it free of charge."

"passenger lower molding became loose"

"passenger lower panel moulding came loose."

"Paint seemed to be soft as it pitted badly on the hood Driver's side window motor needed replacement"

"dashboard melting and cracking"

"Small paint chips; fixed by dealer using touch up"

"Paint is chipping on the hood."

"Paint peeling on roof next to panoramic sunroof. It looks like the metal is galvanized along that edge"

"Paint on roof cracked and peeled"

"The Lexus was not driven foe over 10 months because of air bag recall. This caused Deterioration of the tires the paint and other things"

"Black paint easily chips exposing the white primer. Lexus under warranty repainted the hood. I paid to repaint the bumper. Top, sides and back have numerous chip marks. With the exception of the paint job, our ES has been trouble free."

"Hood is very faded and has lots of chips, have been told it is not the factory paint that must of been damage and repainted when car arrived at the dealership."

"Paint fading because of the elements but I had it painted now it looks like new"

"the pant has faied, Im told from the sun."

"Rust was running down all 4 doors from behind the door handles"

"front hood"

"Rust near the rear license plate area in the trunk"

"The electronic anti-rust system does NOT work. Rust re-appears continuously, even after having applied several Krown treatments"

"Surface rust around rear license insert, quote is $586.04 inc. tax. All other body panels are good"

"There is some rust on the rocker panels of both front doors"

"Rust on both front rocker panels."

"alternator stopped all of a sudden on us while driving"

"alternator failed completely"

"This occurred yesterday. Alternator internal failure resulted in short to ground. This drained the battery completely. When attempting to jump-start the car, the alternator began smoking as battery voltage increased to 9.5 volts. Will replace alternator this weekend."

"Alternator failed and required replacement along with the battery"

"Had to replace alternator at 110k costing 750 dollars"

"The alternator went out on our 2007 Lexus ES350 out of the blue. It won't have been a major issue if it weren't for the cost to replace it. The part is approx $500 and the labor is intensive since the front end of the car has to be removed in order to fix it (total cost was over $1000). But based on the fact we will have owned this car for 10 yrs this coming July with other than this almost no major maintenance issues with our vehicle I would definite purchase one again"

"Alternator failed and shorted out battery. Cost to repair was approximately $1200, mostly labor because alternator replacement requires radiator and support removal. Ridiculous."

"dead in morning"

"Battery failed at end of expected life. Replaced"

"Original battery failed to stay charged.7-8 years in the car. No complaint with that life"

"When the battery went dead, which was not unusual given the age of the battery, I was surprised that it wasn't easy to jump start the car. Indeed, I had to call Lexus's roadside assistance to get the car started so that I could drive it to the dealer for the battery to be replaced. Never had that sort of experience before with a dead battery. Usually, it's easy to jump start"

"Battery replaced at 110000"

"Replaced #2 coil. This is the 2nd coil I have had to replace"

"Major failure. Resulted in loss of power, happened suddenly. Dealer recommended replacement of all parts/pluge etc. because the said the failure of the coil would impact the rest. Expensive repair"

"skipping"

"Second Engine coil failure in a year"

"The engine ran very rough after a few minutes upon starting. The car also was shaking, but had to drive it home. Towed it to dealer after that"

"I had to replace Coil #6. The mechanics say once you have one down the rest are following, but so far it was just one coil that needed to be replaced"

"Had to replace two cylindervcoils"

"There is a VSC sensor on top of each spark plug. Two of these sensors failed last year"

"Was told by the dealer that was part of the repair"

"It was more than a year ago One wire did not work and was changed, later another failed so had all the others replaced at the same time. The car was about 7 years old and still under warranty which paid for 1/2 of the repairs."

"Spark plug sockets malfunctioned. ??? Needed to replace two plug sockets."

"^ cd player - cds get stuck in player"

"CDs will not eject without credit card assist to help them slide out"

"Navigation screen froze during start up"

"The touch screen no longer works as expected. The "touch" is 45 to 90 degrees "off" the selection. No more zoom capability on nav system."

"The dealership determined it was the main computer unit. It cost about $2200 to replace"

"Display freezes, does not accept climate control inputs, therefore heater and a/c do not function"

"Had to replace the 'touch-pad' part of the nav screen. Screen was non-responsive"

"On screen map indicated my location as somewhere in the Hudson Bay! I was in Chicago at the time!"

"Went to install updated disc and had trouble removing the old disc. New disc wold not stay in the dvd drive. Dealer could not fix. Had to be replaced"

"The map guidance system computer failed and would cost $2,200 to replace"

"Broke it by attaching suction cup for Garmin"

"Because not connected to internet, data base must be be periodically updated for a fee and updates are not that accurate or complete. Now use cellphone for better accuracy."

"Disconnected and not calibrated"

"Occassionally the map regarding my location is wrong. Dose not happen often."

"When the screen works, the nav system is very clunky compared to my 2001 Infiniti J30, for example. The lexus zoom jumps between preset scales. Streets disappear when zooming out--so I lose track of the destination or street I was seeking."

"Doesn't work - won't recognize my (older) mobile"

"Intermittent pairing problem. Dealer says it has problems with newer more advanced phones."

"Bluetooth works as far as pairing and sending a signal out but there is no sound on my end coming out of the radio."

"when press a button, ejects cd"

"In summer time heat, controls on radio do not respond but controls on steering wheel still work. Problem goes away when the temperature is 75 degrees or lower"

"Speaker have Buzzing static"

"Replaced leaking water pump at 106,000 miles"

"water pump failure at about 104,000. No leaks. Bearing failure"

"just under 35000 they tell me waterpump is leaking (keeping eye on it) and cv boot leaking ?"

"Water pump developed excessive "play" in the mounting shaft that drove replacement of the entire water pump"

"Warning and VSC indicator lights went on. Car was driveable to be able to take it to the dealer for repair"

"Required replacement"

"Water pump beginning to fail according to dealer. Diagnosis based on noise of pump. Repair cost was very expensive (~$1,000)"

"The heat wasn't working. We needed to get a new water pump. Lexus dealer charged about $1000. We were just outside of warranty"

"Apparently there was a known problem with the lexus es350's water pump and there was technical bulletin for it. But, customers were never informed about this problem. This lead to a $6000 repair work for us"

"Simply began to bind up because of age (apx 125000}"

"water pump was noisy. dealer recommended replacement if car was too be used for distance travel. Radiator found to be leaking a tiny amount so it was changed at the same time. Very happy because the gas mileage improved after the repairs."

"Water pump was making a small, but detectable noise (which means it was on its way out), so I had it replaced"

"Small leak necessitating replacement. Discovered during routine maintenance by the dealership"

"OEM water pump and OEM BELTS FAILED AT ANOTHER 160000 miles. Wobble in water pump bearings caused belts to squeal"

"started leaking very badly"

"Water pump was leaking and was replaced"

"bearing failure"

"Drivers side mirror losing its "silvering.""

"Both side view mirrors are fading my need to replace if it gets worse"

"All of the weather stripping for the glass panels in the panoramic roof glass are rotting and falling out. No sign of water damage inside, but looks HORRIBLE. Dealer offered no remedy other then to squirt silicone caulk in the cracks. I have never seen that to look good around a windshield and it never seemed to keep the water out long haul."

"Panoramic sunroof rubber deteriorating on edges of glass panels. Paint peeling along roofline edge"

"Glass on the long sunroof is finished with a rubber-like material (for appearance) that crumbled over time."

"Trunk will not unlock from key fob or trunk release button on the dash. there is no key override. I have to keep a broom stick in the trunk and use the pass thru in the back seat to use the emergency latch inside the trunk."

"Power window motor needed replacement"

"Right front door-window jumped from its "channel".; took two attempts to repair, new window replacements both times"

"The drivers side front window came detached from the clips that hold it. Entire unit had to be replaced"

"Passenger side window came off the track and fell down"

"Both driver and passanger windows come off track when lowered"

"window came of the track, had to replace the whole window"

"Worse experience with Lexus dealership. plastic clip holding front passenger window broke with a loud pop like a gun going off!. Car not under warranty and Lexus knows it has a problem with 07/08 ES 350 windows but will not do a recall!"

"Window would not go up; Side window mount tabs were broken, required window replacement"

"Passenger side electric window fell out of it's tracks and had to be replaced twice"

"The passenger side window became crooked and would not close. The repair was a replacement of the complete mechanism and cost about $1,000"

"mis-firing which was a faulty sensor in the emissions control system - still don't completely understand but problem fixed"

"Engine mount was broken, replaced"

"I brought my car for service. The shop found a leak behind the engine. The engine had to be remove to access the leak"

"Engine oil leaking"

"Same problem 2nd time needed repair, once under warenty and the second was a $2.700.00 same problem. Had a lot to go bad on this car. leak was the front oil seal. Had to drop engine and transmission to fix the problem. Very unhappy with Lexus headq"

"Small engine leak that when fixed would require the engine to be pulled down and estimated cost of approximately $2,000. Before I do that I would trade in for a new one. This is the first and only problem with this car"

"dealer noticed an oil leak during routine service and fixed it under warrenty"

"had to replace the oil sender line to top of the heads twice"

"Problem pinpointed at 6 month servicing. Cost to pull motor to repair very expensive."

"Front engine oil seal was worn to the point of requiring replacement, which meant removing the engine, replacing the seal, and reinstalling the engine. Had the dealer do the work"

"Engine OIl Line Failure"

"had 2 engine oil leaks after fairly low mileage (65,000 miles plus or minus). Total cost would have been $5000 but Lexus paid about $1700 for one of the leaks. These were leaks that were known to the company. The dealer did nothing to check for these leaks"

""Minor" oil leak around timing chain cover"

"$2500 repair that is 'typical' of this car at this age (100k) - too high a price for a 'known' Lexus issue."

"slight drip from the engine. it's been leaking for years, but never had a problem. Dealership misdiagnosed as power steering fluid, but I think that it's gotta be oil."

"Bushings were leaking, causing excess wear on steering system"

"Worn front end bushings needed replacement."

"Did not cause any problems but was noted at the 165K maintenance during which leak found on inspection. Leak coming from power steering pump assembly; also oil leak from timing cover assembly; so re-seal timing chain cover and replacement of power steering pump assembly recommended. I did not know what any of these meant but went ahead with service recommendation which cost about $5,000, pretty expensive, but don't know if it was necessary."

"Power steering pump leaked; has been replaced"

"Driver side rear Shock failed... very high cost to replace -- rear seat had to be removed for access. However the shocks lasted 240,000 miles"

"Cost: Dealer cost to replace 4 struts was 2800.00"

"Suspension is not good enough for car weight"

"CV joint required replacement. Steering system has transmitted more road vibration and play than before repair. Repair conducted by dealer"

"has a slip feel to the steering wheel"

"rack and pinion broken and leaking steering fluids"

"turned out to be bad axil"

"cant find problem. occurs between 110 and 130km/hr"

"steering u joints had to be replaced"

"Heard noise from front end. Took car to dealer for service"

"Water pump gasket leak"

"Rattles in dash and doors"

"this is my third Lexus and it would appear that Lexus took their eye off of their mantra...continuous improvement, and this model has more rattles and squeeks than any I've experienced. very disappointing"

"The rear brake made squeaky sound when backing up. Dealer did not find any problem"

"The car is so solid when at rest then the air noise starts and the illusion of quality disappears"

"Rattle in moonroof when open"

"Whenever I move the car in reverse and turn the wheel I hear a squeak and groan. Brakes repaired but didn't completely get rid of the noise. M:y rotors were fine as were the other items the mechanic checked."

"fROM NEW THERE HAS BEEN EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE-THE NOISE IS ALWAYS LESS WHEN THE AC BLOWER IS OFF-VERY ANNOYING!"

"It used to be very quiet, but with about 179000 miles it is noisier inside the car now. Not a big problem just not as quiet as it used to be when on the highway."

"there was a recall in the airbags by lexus."

"Airbag Recall"

"This was the airbag recall relating to the Takata defect. The repair was made at no cost to me."

"Takata airbag recall. Dealer replaced defective airbags promptly and without charge."

"90,000 miles passenger airbag seat sensor went out. To replace sensor must replace the entire seat cushion at over $3500. Not worth the cost. Will replace the 2007 car rather than replace a sensor at $3500 (+ transmission went out 2x, and crankcase is leaking (all at 90,000 miles. Car was a DREAM before 90,000 miles."

"main pipe had a leak, needed replaced. It is the most expensive pipe on a Lexus - $1500 before labor"

"Exhaust System Repair (gasket, converter, resonator assembly,replace oxygen sensor)"

"exhaust leak in the main pipe. It is REALLY expensive - $1800 just for the part."

"Rocker arm broke off and engine had to be replaced. Dealer and manufacturer replaced the engine at no cost to me and also paid all of my expenses and loaned me a car at no cost until my car war ready"

"According to dealer water pump failed. They replaced and then called to say engine has failed beyond repair. Car had only 60K miles at that time. Just more than 7 years"

"I don't know what is wrong with the engine. A couple of weeks ago I started the car in the morning everything (ran fine the evening prior) and I was met by a horrible clanking sound of metal/metal, no complete starting, and a horrible stench. I immediately shut the engine off and haven't tried to start it since. I'm going to have it toed in to the dealer for diagnosis and possible repair. After having zero engine or mechanical problems for over 12 years I have had to pay for three engine electrical/cylinder repairs in the last 9 months."

"Overheats and coolant blows out of the overflow tank"

"Timing chain cover needed replacement, cost was $2500. This issue is common for all 2007 Lexus ES 350's. A service bulletin was published regarding this issue"

"Timing chain leak, costed over 5000 to get replaced. Common issue on these vehicles"

"Timing Cover Oil Leak - repair will cost $4,500.00 (dealer quote). Doing some additional research I learned that in 2007-2009 Toyota vehicles including ES350 this is a KNOWN PROBLEM! Entire engine must be pulled to repair."

"Needed to have the engine mount replaced"

"Boot covering right axle joint split"

"Leaking and worn front axles that needed to be replaced. After replacing the drivers side, the problem with vibration persisted and so we had the passenger side also replaced."

"Had to replace the passenger side axel assembly because it was leaking."

"Both left and right CV axles failed last Oct., and one wasn't very old, and now I think the left side is failing AGAIN! It's making a noise that sounds like a CV joint. (We always replace the whole axle if the joint fails.)"

"Alternator needed to be replaced."

"Apparently, there is nothing wrong with the ESC, but it keeps making the warning lights on the dash tell us that it needs servicing. The mechanic has checked it and said there's nothing wrong, so I should just follow a procedure to turn the lights off whenever they come back on. But what about when there really is something wrong with the ESC? I won't know until something actually fails!"

"Goes out of gear into neutral. Sometimes jumps at low speeds"

"Known issue with 07 ES350. Slippage when shifting from 3 to 4. Still functioning, but will need to replace within the next year"

"complete failure of transmission TWICE at 89,000 and 90,000 miles. replaced then replaced again. not a warranty or known defect issue per dealer"

"I saw fluid heavy leakage. I drove the vehicle to a general garage. The general garage had the vehicle towed to a transmission specialist who replaced some inner and outer seals. The transmission itself was in excellent condition."

"Driving home from the beach, the transmission started acting up, then stopped all together. Transmission had to be replaced, started leaking, then had to be fixed again for the leak."