Your most expensive repair to date
04-08-22, 08:11 PM
#31
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
I have an appointment Tuesday at Lexus of Austin to fix my leaking radiator cap. Also getting a quote on my driver's side mirror which does not move right or left but does move up and down. Passenger side mirror works fine in all 4 directions. And another quote on headlamp washers not working.
We'll see if the dealer just wants to replace everything and charge an arm and a leg for mirror and washers or if they will actually try to fix both. Radiator cap should be cheap or under a TSB.
Called my credit union earlier today about adding an extended warranty. Doesn't cover things like mirrors and headlamp washers dang it.
We'll see if the dealer just wants to replace everything and charge an arm and a leg for mirror and washers or if they will actually try to fix both. Radiator cap should be cheap or under a TSB.
Called my credit union earlier today about adding an extended warranty. Doesn't cover things like mirrors and headlamp washers dang it.
Must be a common failure point.
CUrious to know what they want for this repair.
04-08-22, 08:39 PM
#32
04-11-22, 07:37 PM
#33
I have to say for all the negative things I had to say about this vehicle ( and rightly so) the one thing I cannot knock it for and can say with 100% certainty and factual is,its been the best vehicle by a long country mile in regards to cost of ownership and reliability. Where the only expenses I've ever had since my ownership (going on 4.5 years) have being nothing but routine maintenance items; Oil changes, fluids, light bulbs, windshield wipers, brakes etc..for a total cost of less than $2k and 70% of those expenses was towards all new OEM 4 pads/rotors/sensors/install of the brakes. To put it into perspective coming from 20+ years of owning elusively various BMW models, I've spent more in 3 months of routine and upkeep BMW maintenance in my last 550i GT model I owned than that of my entire lifespan of my 2015 GS.
Last edited by HontoKuro; 04-11-22 at 07:46 PM. Reason: grammar
04-11-22, 09:50 PM
#34
A few years back the driver's side strut gave out. I forgot how much it cost me to replace both but think it was close to $1200 to repair at the dealership. Otherwise it's been problem free 70k miles on my 2013 F sport.
04-13-22, 12:09 AM
#35
Wheel bearings (200-300ea) and abs sensors(300ish) have been the most costly repair that actually failed. I think the radiator fans are going out too so that’s another 500 easily when it goes. Also the fuel pressure sensor that was 300 for a new one.
I replaced alternator for another 300-400
I replaced alternator for another 300-400
04-13-22, 02:59 AM
#36
I've had the car since 89k miles as of June 2020. It's at 104k now. $50 on the sunroof gasket was the only thing that really needed fixing. The rest has been maintenance (tires, battery, and filters). I also had a steering wheel chirp when I first bought the car but the dealership took care of that repair for me within the 5 day warranty.
I'm loving how this car costs almost nothing to run
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Edit: Oh, I forgot an HID bulb went out and I replaced both of them with Osram Night Breaker Lasers for $140.
I'm loving how this car costs almost nothing to run
.Edit: Oh, I forgot an HID bulb went out and I replaced both of them with Osram Night Breaker Lasers for $140.
04-13-22, 03:59 AM
#37
I had one of my wheel studs break off because the shop that painted my OEM wheels put the wheels back on way too tight. I paid maybe $70? This car has been super reliable, that wheel stud was the shop's fault anyway. Even with a ton of modifications, I've had no issues. Just simple maintenance, the beauty of Toyota
04-13-22, 04:03 AM
#38
Wheel bearings (200-300ea) and abs sensors(300ish) have been the most costly repair that actually failed. I think the radiator fans are going out too so that’s another 500 easily when it goes. Also the fuel pressure sensor that was 300 for a new one.
I replaced alternator for another 300-400
I replaced alternator for another 300-400
119k+ miles and nothing but normal maintenance and sunroof seal.Someone backed into the hood that I had repaired but not the cars fault.
04-13-22, 08:34 PM
#39
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
Wheel bearings (200-300ea) and abs sensors(300ish) have been the most costly repair that actually failed. I think the radiator fans are going out too so that’s another 500 easily when it goes. Also the fuel pressure sensor that was 300 for a new one.
I replaced alternator for another 300-400
I replaced alternator for another 300-400
Since they are integrated, had to replace the entire assembly. Due to use of dissimilar metals, it was impossible to remove and had to be cut off.
04-14-22, 08:09 AM
#40
Lexus Champion
My biggest repair was on my 2015, and it was self inflicted. I had to swerve to avoid a truck coming into my lane, and went smack into the curb at 50 mph. Shredded both tires and wheels on the driver's side. The car only had something like 2000 miles on it at the time, and cost me around $2500 to repair. I was extremely fortunate that I did not end up with any suspension damage.
Last edited by JDR76; 04-14-22 at 11:03 AM.
04-14-22, 10:49 AM
#41
Lexus Test Driver
My biggest repair was on my 2015, and it was self inflicted. I had to swerve to avoid a truck coming into my lane, and when smack into the curb at 50 mph. Shredded both tires and wheels on the driver's side. The car only had something like 2000 miles on it at the time, and cost me around $2500 to repair. I was extremely fortunate that I did not end up with any suspension damage.
04-15-22, 02:12 PM
#42
I think the fronts have the speed/abs sensor built in but the rears have it mounted on top of the hub.
also had the windshield replaced by Lexus which was 1.3k when I bought it in 2019.
04-17-22, 10:14 PM
#43
just a couple weeks ago I hit a HUGE pothole, took out two of my tires and bent at least one of the wheels (not nearly as bad as yours) then had both tires replaced (thankfully discount tire had a warranty and I had them replaced free) the following week I hit a different pothole and blow one of the brand new tires they just replaced 
that was also covered under warranty, but I brought all my wheels to Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists, and they are straightening all 4, repairing all curb rash and repainting them all/refinishing them for $800, I would’ve checked them out before shelling that much for a new wheel at the dealership
that was also covered under warranty, but I brought all my wheels to Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists, and they are straightening all 4, repairing all curb rash and repainting them all/refinishing them for $800, I would’ve checked them out before shelling that much for a new wheel at the dealership
05-09-22, 01:02 PM
#45
Electric Steering Rack $2500...I was not expecting that one. Now it sounds like my right wheel bearing is going. How many miles on your cars when bearings went bad? Other than that, only $50 sunroof seal for repairs