Lexus Ls 2009

Model Ls made in 2009 by Lexus got 4 consumer complains as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train. The car has 2 modeles with engines 4.6 and 5.

Model 2009

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
4.6 8Semiautomatic, 8 gears416/23/1819.4495/32.0893/23.6397Premium3586MIDSIZE CARS18-Sep-08
4.6 8Semiautomatic, 8 gearsR16/24/1920.159/33.6487/24.5963Premium3393MIDSIZE CARS18-Sep-08
4.6 8Semiautomatic, 8 gears416/23/1819.4495/32.0893/23.6397Premium3586MIDSIZE CARS18-Sep-08
5 8Semiautomatic, 8 gears420/22/2124.7/30.3/26.9406Premium3070MIDSIZE CARS18-Sep-08

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
LSB-0029-1105/27/201110039249Toyota: the cooling fan motor may be inoperative which can cause engine coolant temp to increase. 2007-2011 ls460. *rm07/13/2011
LSB-0029-1105/27/201110039249Ready07/13/2011
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SB-0001-11 REV101/06/201110037625Lexus: information on an improved transmission fluid. *rm05/31/2011
SB-0001-11 REV101/06/201110037625Ready05/31/2011
STEERING
LSB-0035-08 REV206/11/200810036927Lexus: vehicle pulling to one side. procedure to correct pulling condition on certain vehicles. symptoms may include-driving straight ahead and vehicle drifts to right/left while driver holds steering wheel; driver steers right or left w04/20/2011
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
LSB-0035-08 REV206/11/200810036927Lexus: vehicle pulling to one side. procedure to correct pulling condition on certain vehicles. symptoms may include-driving straight ahead and vehicle drifts to right/left while driver holds steering wheel; driver steers right or left w04/20/2011
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
LSB-0059-1207/10/201210045639Lexus: precaution information on removal, inspection, installation of accelerator pedal sensor assembly, which requires no lubrication. models 2001-13 ct200h, es300, 300h, 330, 350, gs300, 350, 450, 450h, 460, gx460, 470, hs250h, is f, is09/12/2012

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
07/25/2009200
 Tl* the contact owns a 2009 lexus ls. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed there was fluid leaking from the front end. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technicians stated the transmission had a hole on the side wall that allowed transmission fluid to leak. the transmission was replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was unable to provide assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200.
07/25/2009200
 Tl- the contact owns a 2009 lexus ls. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed there was fluid leaking from the front end. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technicians stated the transmission had a hole on the side wall that allowed transmission fluid to leak. the transmission was replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was unable to provide assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200. rvk
07/25/2009200
 Tl- the contact owns a 2009 lexus ls. while parked the contact noticed there was fluid leaking from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technicians stated the transmission had a hole on the side wall that allowed transmission fluid to leak. the transmission was replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and were unable to provide assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200. ds