Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 2009 Lexus LS
Car diagnostics for the 2009 Lexus LS: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.2 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2009 Lexus LS for car diagnostics
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2009 Lexus LS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.0 L | 4.6 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$4,350 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $4,340 | $4,586 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2009 Lexus LS
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (11), engine (5) and electrical system (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V647000 | 2014-10-15 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10,... |
| 10V218000 | 2010-05-21 | steering:electric power assist system | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 LEXUS LS460 AND LS600 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 20, 2009 THROUGH MAY 13, 2010. A PROGRAMMING CHANGE OF THE STEERING CONTROL ECU FOR THE VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING (VGRS) SYSTEM CAN CAUSE IMPROPER ACTIVATION OF THE STEERING SYSTEM PROTECTION LOGIC... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics for the 2009 Lexus LS
For a diagnostic check on your 2009 Lexus LS, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Your LS and the shop
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. It is powered by the 5.0L 8-cylinder hybrid, with all-wheel drive.
What we arrange
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Before the shop starts
Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Good habits for your car
Check that all lights work every few weeks. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
When you know your dates
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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