What should I look for with a used LS460? Common Problems? (merged threads)
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Are those repairs typical for a new LS460? I think maybe I should pass if it looks like it started out with tons of issues.
Got the VIN from the website - registered with Lexus. TMPS replaced 100 miles ago, 500 miles ago, it shows this: "STATES THAT VSC AND ABS LIGHT HAVE C OME ON. SAYS SEVERE WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON AND SAYS TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY. ~ ~CODE 1391 ABNORMAL LEAK IN ACCUMULATOR ~ ~REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSY AND BLEED SYSTEM" - I am assuming this was done?
Front and rear pads and rotors done 3000 miles ago. (It has 143K now)
4000 miles ago:
Repair# 0116176
Front and rear pads and rotors done 3000 miles ago. (It has 143K now)
4000 miles ago:
Repair# 0116176
reported by: Lexus of
Service: description: CHECKED BATTERY, TESTED GOOD TO REHCARGE, TECH NOTICED COURTESY SWITCH WAS SHORTING OUT ON LEFT FR ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES ON COLD START IT IS SLUGGISH AND WHEN PUT IN REVERSE IT CUTS OFF ~ ~CHECKED BATTERY, TESTED GOOD TO REHCARGE, TECH NOTICED COURTESY SWITCH WAS SHORTING OUT ON LEFT FRService: BRAKES ARE 4MM FRONT AND REAR , RECOMMEND RECHECKING BRAKES NEXT SERVICEdescription: BRAKES ARE 4MM FRONT AND REAR , RECOMMEND RECHECKING BRAKES NEXT SERVICE ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES TO INSPECT BRAKES SQUEALING WHEN APPLIED ~ ~Service: TURNED OFF AUTOMATIC WINDOW ROLL DOWN FEATUREdescription: TURNED OFF AUTOMATIC WINDOW ROLL DOWN FEATURE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUEST TO TURN OFF ALL WINDOW ROLL DOWN OPERATION WITH REMOTE ~ ~
15000 miles ago
reported by: Lexus of@ 76000 miles
Service:
15000 miles ago
reported by: Lexus of
Service: F.DSC 1-SD (ON-VEH)description: F.DSC 1-SD (ON-VEH) ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES METAL TO METAL NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ~ ~EXCESSIVE LATERAL RUNOUT IN FRONTService: F.DSC 1-SD (ON-VEH) COMB: OPPOSITE SIDEdescription:Service: FLUID, TRANSMISSION - AUTOMATIC - REPLACEdescription: FLUID, TRANSMISSION - AUTOMATIC - REPLACE ~ ~FLUID, TRANSMISSION - AUTOMATIC - REPLACE ~ ~Service: R. DSC 1-SD (ON-VEH)description: R. DSC 1-SD (ON-VEH) ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN REAR ~ ~EXCESSIVE LATERAL RUNOUT IN THE REARService: R. DSC 1-SD (ON-VEH) COMB: OPPOSITE SIDEdescription:Service: REPLACE CABIN AIR FILTERdescription: REPLACE CABIN AIR FILTER ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES CHECK A/C FILTER LIGHT STAYS ON ~ ~Service: SYSTEM, COOLING - FLUSHdescription: SYSTEM, COOLING - FLUSH ~ ~SYSTEM, COOLING - FLUSH ~ ~
99,000 miles
reported by: Lexus of
99,000 miles
reported by: Lexus of
Service: description: 30000 MILE SERVICE INCLUDES:ENGINE OIL/FILTER CHANGE,BALANCE/ROTATE TIRES,REPLACE AIR FILTER,REPLA ~ ~30000 MILE SERVICE INCLUDES:OIL/FILTER CHANGE,ROTATE/BALANCE TIRES,REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID,CABIN FILTER,ENGINE AIR FILTER,PCV VALVE,INSPECT FLUID LEVELS,VISUAL BRAKE INSPECTION,INSPECT CHASSIS ~ ~Service: 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENTdescription: 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT ~ ~CHECK RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD IS WEARING OUT ~ ~Service: CUSTOMER REQUEST BRAKE FLUID EXCHANGEdescription:Service: DID NOT DO ROTATE/BALANCE TIRES - DEDUCTED LABOR CHARGE - NEEDS TIRES REPLACEDdescription: 30000 MILE SERVICE INCLUDES:ENGINE OIL/FILTER CHANGE,BALANCE/ROTATE TIRES,REPLACE AIR FILTER,REPLAService: METAL BONE KEYdescription: METAL BONE KEY ~ ~ORDER KEY ~ ~Service: NO CHARGEdescription: NO CHARGE ~ ~TOUCH UP PAINT CHIPS ~ ~Service: REPLACE 2 FUSES TO FRONT AND REAR POWER OUTLETSdescription: REPLACE 2 FUSES TO FRONT AND REAR POWER OUTLETS ~ ~CHECK REAR POWER OUTLET IS NOT WORKING ~ ~Service: REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND FRONT BRAKE ROTORSdescription: REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ~ ~CHECK FOR VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ~ ~Service: REPLACE REAR BRAKE ROTORS
Service:
description: 5000 MILE SERVICE INCLUDES:ENGINE OIL/FILTER CHANGE, ROTATE TIRES,INSPECT FLUID LEVELS,INSPECT BRA ~ ~5000 MILE SERVICE INCLUDES:ENGINE OIL/FILTER CHANGE, ROTATE TIRES,INSPECT FLUID LEVELS,INSPECT BRAKES,INSPECT AIR FILTER ~ ~5000 MILE SERVICE INCLUDES:ENGINE OIL/FILTER CHANGE, ROTATE TIRES,INSPECT FLUID LEVELS,INSPECT BRA
Service: DRAIN BAD FUEL FROM FUEL TANK AND REFILL / REPLACE SPARK PLUGSdescription: DRAIN BAD FUEL FROM FUEL TANK AND REFILL / REPLACE SPARK PLUGS ~ ~TOW IN - CUSTOMER FILLED UP WITH GAS - DROVE 2 MILES - DIED - WILL NOT RESTART ~ ~Service: REPLACE BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHT BULBSdescription: REPLACE BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHT BULBS ~ ~CHECK RF FOGLIGHT OUT -- REPLACE BOTH ~ ~
@ 59000 miles
Service:
@ 59000 miles
Service:
description: CHECK SYSTEM, CLEAR CODE P0308 - CYLINDER 8 MISFIRE DETECTED - VEHICLE IS OPERATING PROPERLY AT TH ~ ~CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON ~ ~CHECK SYSTEM, CLEAR CODE P0308 - CYLINDER 8 MISFIRE DETECTED - VEHICLE IS OPERATING PROPERLY AT TH60000 MILE SERVICE INCLUDES:OIL/FILTER CHANGE,ROTATE/BALANCE TIRES,REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID,CABI ~ ~60000 MILE SERVICE INCLUDES:OIL/FILTER CHANGE,ROTATE/BALANCE TIRES,REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID,CABIN AIR FILTER,ENGINE AIR FILTER,SPARK PLUGS,ENGINE DRIVE BELTS,PCV VALVE,VISUAL BRAKE INSPECTION ~ ~
Service: BALANCE FOUR TIRES (SEE LINE D FOR REPAIRS)description: BALANCE FOUR TIRES (SEE LINE D FOR REPAIRS) ~ ~CHECK VIBRATION IN STEERING WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS - LIKE SOMETHING IS LOOSE ~ ~Service: DID NOT REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER (PRICE ADJUSTED)description: 60000 MILE SERVICE INCLUDES:OIL/FILTER CHANGE,ROTATE/BALANCE TIRES,REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID,CABIService: REPLACE LEFT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE SENSORdescription: REPLACE LEFT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR ~ ~CHECK TIRE LIGHT STAYS ON ~ ~Service: RESURFACE FRONT ROTORS/REPLACE BRAKE PADSdescription: RESURFACE FRONT ROTORS/REPLACE BRAKE PADS ~ ~RESURFACE FRONT ROTORS/REPLACE BRAKE PADS ~ ~
@ 36000 miles
Service: COMB: OPPOSITE SIDE
@ 36000 miles
Service: COMB: OPPOSITE SIDE
description:
Service: F.DSC 1-SD (ON-VEH)description: F.DSC 1-SD (ON-VEH) ~ ~CHECK FOR FRONT BRAKE VIBRATION ~ ~EXCESSIVE LATERAL RUNOUTService: F.DSC 1-SD (ON-VEH) COMB:description:Service: OPPOSITE SIDEdescription:Service: R. DSC 1-SD INCL;R&R DSC PADdescription: R. DSC 1-SD INCL;R&R DSC PAD ~ ~CHECK FOR VIBRATION WHEN APPLY BRAKES LIGHT IN REAR ~ ~EXCESSIVE LATERAL RUNOUT
@ 29000 miles
reported by: Lexus of
@ 29000 miles
reported by: Lexus of
Service: AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLYdescription: AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY ~ ~CHECK AIR CLEANER COVER LOOSE ~ ~COVER SEPERATEDService: CYL HD CVR GSKT (LEFT SIDE)description: CYL HD CVR GSKT (LEFT SIDE) ~ ~CHECK FOR OIL LEAK ~ ~SEAL LOST TENSIONService: RESET AC LIGHT - FILTER OKdescription: RESET AC LIGHT - FILTER OK ~ ~CHECK A/C FILTER LIGHT STAYS ON
@ 26000 miles
reported by: Lexus of
@ 26000 miles
reported by: Lexus of
Service: LS VALVE SPRING REPLACEMENTdescription: LS VALVE SPRING REPLACEMENT ~ ~LS VALVE SPRING REPLACEMENT ~ ~SSC ALE
@ 26000 miles
Service: 5000 MILE SERVICE INCLUDES:ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE,ROTATE TIRES,INSPECT FLU
@ 26000 miles
Service: 5000 MILE SERVICE INCLUDES:ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE,ROTATE TIRES,INSPECT FLU
description: 5000 MILE SERVICE INCLUDES:ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE,ROTATE TIRES,INSPECT FLU ~ ~5000 MILE SERVICE INCLUDES:ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE,ROTATE TIRES,INSPECT FLUID LEVELS,VISUAL BRAKE INSPECTION,INSPECT ENGINE AIR FILTER,RESET MAINTENANCE REQUIRED LIGHT
Service: CHECK SYSTEM - CLEAR CODE U1114 - SYSTEM OPERATING NORMAL AT THIS TIMEdescription: CHECK SYSTEM - CLEAR CODE U1114 - SYSTEM OPERATING NORMAL AT THIS TIME ~ ~CHECK PARK SENSORS - SOMETIMES STAYS ON UNTIL 10 MPHService: GAUGE TIRE PSIdescription: GAUGE TIRE PSI ~ ~CHECK TIRE LIGHT ONService: RIGHT REAR LUG NUT MISSING SPECIAL ORDER PART $11.00description:
@ 15000 miles
reported by: Lexus of
@ 15000 miles
reported by: Lexus of
Service: REPLACE IDLE PULLEYS NO.1 AND NO. 2description: REPLACE IDLE PULLEYS NO.1 AND NO. 2 ~ ~REPLACE IDLE PULLEYS NO.1 AND NO. 2 ~ ~SSC-8LAService: REPLACE PASS SIDE MIRRORdescription: REPLACE PASS SIDE MIRROR ~ ~REPLACE PASSENGER OUTSIDE MIRRORService: REPLACE SPARE TIREdescription: REPLACE SPARE TIRE ~ ~CHECK TIRE IN TRUNK FLAT - WAS ON RIGHT FRONT
@ 13000 miles
Service: REPLACE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES LS460
@ 13000 miles
Service: REPLACE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES LS460
description: REPLACE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES LS460 ~ ~REPLACE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES LS460 ~ ~SSC9LA
@ 6600 miles
Service: DISCUSSING W/DASHBOARD AUDIO--WILL NEED OVER-RIDE MODULE BEFORE REMOTE STARTER W
@ 6600 miles
Service: DISCUSSING W/DASHBOARD AUDIO--WILL NEED OVER-RIDE MODULE BEFORE REMOTE STARTER W
description: DISCUSSING W/DASHBOARD AUDIO--WILL NEED OVER-RIDE MODULE BEFORE REMOTE STARTER W ~ ~INSTALL REMOTE START
@ 2300 miles (this sounds scary - smoking from tailpipe maybe??)
Service: OXYGEN SENSOR (ONE)
@ 2300 miles (this sounds scary - smoking from tailpipe maybe??)
Service: OXYGEN SENSOR (ONE)
description: OXYGEN SENSOR (ONE) ~ ~VEHICLE HESITATING ~ ~CODE P2198 OPEN CIRCUIT IN AIR FUEL SENSOR
Service: REPLACED ECMdescription: REPLACED ECM ~ ~VEH.SMOKING ~ ~INTERNAL SHORT IN ECM
@ 2300 miles
Service: REPLACED FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR
@ 2300 miles
Service: REPLACED FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR
description: REPLACED FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR ~ ~VEHICLE SMOKING AT TIMES ~ ~INTERNAL PROBLEM IN FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR
reported by: Lexus of
reported by: Lexus of
Service: description: CODES P0300,P0302,P0304,P0306,P0175 ,P2198 SEVERAL MISFIRE CODES DUE TO FUEL COND ~ ~WARNING LIGHTS ON, VEHICLE SMOKING AND HESITATINGCODES P0300,P0302,P0304,P0306,P0175 ,P2198 SEVERAL MISFIRE CODES DUE TO FUEL COND
@ 2200 miles
Service: CODE P0306 MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 6, CLEARED AND RESET
@ 2200 miles
Service: CODE P0306 MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 6, CLEARED AND RESET
description: CODE P0306 MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 6, CLEARED AND RESET ~ ~ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON/SMOKE FROM EXHAUST
Seems like a lot of issues to me? May have been a lemon. Should I pass this one up? Thanks!
Seems like a lot of issues to me? May have been a lemon. Should I pass this one up? Thanks!
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Thanks. Well I could not tell which were recalls and which were service issues. Just seemed like a lot for a Lexus LS. I always think of trouble free when I think of Lexus LS, but this seems out of the normal. I guess I will walk away from this one. Sad because these cars are hard to find here, especially the "L" model which is what I really prefer.
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Just to say Hello and introduce myself. Live in Louisiana. Just moved from '06 VW Phaeton to '08 LS 460 with 74,250 miles. Wonderful car. Still learning and exploring this wonderful site. John
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Just to say Hello and introduce myself. Live in Louisiana. Just moved from '06 VW Phaeton to '08 LS 460 with 74,250 miles. Wonderful car. Still learning and exploring this wonderful site. John
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Welcome! How was the Phaeton? I was seriously considering one of those until I read some stories about parts availability and issues that could leave you with very expensive repair bills. Beautiful cars, though.
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Stay away from the air suspension. It's $5K just for the parts
My dad used to have an LS430. But he got into an accident and it was considered a total loss. Since we all wanted to stay in the Lexus/Toyota family, he wants to get an LS460L. What common problems should i keep an eye out for when i go look at one. I have heard of some concerns such as Acceleration problems where it feels like it only has half of the power and the valve issue or recall. The one we're looking at is an LS460L, black on black, i think its "fully loaded" because it has the rear seat backs that recline, 4 zone air conditioning, heated and vented rear seats, power rear window shades and radar cruise control. obviously there's a lot more features. the car has 83,000 miles and they're asking $30,000. Is that a good price? should i be concerned about the mileage? Thank you in advance!!!
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