Lexus LS Change Vehicle

""Loose" front end causing uneven tire wear. Have learned that the bushings on this car wear out prematurely and can cost $4k to replace (including control arms)."

"Service department identified wear and need to be replaced on upper and lower control arms and bushing"

"In March '14 car needed new bushings. But bushings are no longer separate. They are now part of the control arm therefore both upper and lower control arms had to be replaced"

"need to replace all front bushings and control arms (upper and lower)"

"bushings wore prematurely causing excessive tire wear"

"The dealership stated they front joints were old and needed replacing for $3,500. We did not get that done, its supposed to be a Lexus. How could that problem have come to be. We feel the dealership was just trying to take our money"

"Lost of steering control. Had to replace electronic control box"

"Car started rattling up front while going up up bumpy roads, then noise came even on smooth roads when it's quiet. Air shock replacement for only one is $1500. Spent several thousand on control arms at about 125k miles. Haven't fixed air shocks as I'm considering trading it in for a newer of the same lovely car. Only the LS 460 L, not the 460. When putting suspension in sport mode, it doesn't seem to tighten like it used - likely the air shock"

"air suspension bags in front wore out and quit working. Replaced both front units."

"The R&L Rear Air suspension were replaced. (The air bag was ok but strut was leaking- both are one piece) . $$$"

"The power steering failed after driving through 4 inches of water"

"Rear struts failed. Lexus dealer originally wanted $2400 to fix but eventually agreed on $600+"

"Replaced Front and Rear Control Arms"

"Had to replace 6 front suspension struts at 93K miles and $6K"

"Problems related to front in"

"One air shock went out. $1600 to fix"

"Had to replace all control rods"

"Defective control arms were replaced"

"Replace upper control arms"

"a $4000 fix apparetly on most 460’s at 60000-80000 miles"

"Had to replace torsion bars"

"Control arm bushings and steering linkage bushings replaced"

"Linkage bars wore out and needed to be replaced at a cost of $3000"

"Rack and pinion developed knocking noise when driving at lower speeds over uneven surface, or making turns. Very expensive repair by dealer, hard to find a financially reasonable solution. My mechanic shared with me that many LS cars develop this flaw after 100K, which is a shame considering how otherwise greatly built this car is"

"covered under warranty"

"Tie rods broke /bent"

"Slight rubbing front right when slowing down. Dealer said that although only right was a problem, I would need to replace left and right at cost of $7,000. Told them Id live with the problem"

"I believe it was tie rods or something with the suspension. Was covered by warranty but could have been very expensive if it wasn't"

"Molding came loose and had to be repaired"

"right top drip rail came loose and wrapping coming off."

"Rear body panel keeps popping out"

"front door seals -leaking--causing a air leak---r & r at no cost--super service"

"The glued on trim running along both sides above the doors is peeling away. Kind of scary when you';re going along at 70MPH and this loud whirring noise comes at you. Had to remove the strip, both sides"

"Interior molding is chipping off"

"When you pull to attach and later release the seat belts they rub against the door post and over time damaged the thin layer of leather covering.This seems to be a design flaw."

"My car was the subject of a recall on the interior door panels and dashboard trim. I submitted my claim at least 3 years ago and still the parts have not been replaced. It’s awful and embarrassing because the plastic melts when the interior gets too warm and it looks dirty no matter who details the car. My car is gorgeous and looks new on the outside. Unfortunately the interior is a completely different story, Lexus has ordered the parts but to no avail."

"the vinyl trim on the interior handles become sticky and gooey in warm weather also, the vinyl on the side of the passenger seat started to rub off."

"Side doors started to crack and had a recall"

"The issue is with seriously disintegrating dash, console, and interior door trim. The problem is widespread and Lexus has recently agreed to replace these pieces under warranty. My vehicle has been partially repaired and I'm waiting on two additional replacement trim pieces."

"Bith External roof molding strips delaminated"

"Body color tape covering chrome trim along roof sides has started to peel off"

"Painted tape surface of the drip rail trim on the top of the car is peeling"

"There is a plastic strip about one inch wide that runs the length of the roof on both the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle that has totally deteriorated."

"Paint tapes on roof drip rails on roof were peeling off and dealer indicated a very high cost to replace or repair them."

"The paint on the roof drip rail is seriously peeling and the cost for repair/replacement is substantial."

"stone chips on bumper"

"Defective ABS sensor"

"routine maintenance--replaced pads, resurface rotors"

"normal"

"needed new brakes. Discovered during routine checkup"

"Rotors were out of round"

"The only 'issue' I have had with the car in approximately 140,000 miles is the need to have the brakes replaced more often than what I experienced with other cars. As I recall it, CR's ratings on this vehicle cited the brakes as having negative feedback from user reviews (though I have not gone back to confirm that recollection, I believe I was aware of the negative CR feedback re brakes at the time I acquired the vehicle). In all other areas, the car has been absolutely outstanding, as indicated in CR's early reviews of this new body style beginning in 2007. CR's reviews, rating and predicted reliability was the principal reason I acquired the car."

"Had a high-speed vibration and replaced all rotors & pads at 100K miles and $800."

"In August 2014 (mileage 42k) total failure of Brake Actuator Assembly and Brake Booster Pump Assembly. Replacement part was defective the dealer delaying repair. Had to go to Lexus Corp. in Torrance, CA for partial $ compensation due to high cost of"

"Had to replace rotors"

"Slight warping causing slight vibration when braking. I have not repaired this issue"

"Same problem with pulse when braking"

"Rotors warped after 45000 miles and needed replacement"