How many have had failed alternators?

my 08's just died. I've never had an alternator go in many, many years of owning a car.

 

91K here, no issues on my 2008 350. How many miles are on yours and more importantly, how much is the repair?

 

2008 is250, 79k, $400 + 3hrs labor so just under $700

 

I noticed a trend on the CL forums that the alternators tend to give up their ghosts after the 8 year mark (my 07 IS350 alternator had to be replaced about a year ago and my 08 GX470 alternator was replaced several months ago).

 

'07 IS250.

Mine was starting to fail. Changed in advance as preventive maintenance.

Total cost was with labor was around $350 CAD.

 

Haven't had any issues yet. 2011 with 68k miles (110k kms).

Hopefully it stays that way.

Jeff

 

The alternator in my '06 spit the bit about 2 years ago and that seems about par for the course. I just bought the part and replaced it myself.

 

Replaced mine last month. I have a 06 IS 350.

 

My 06 is250 alternator failed at 140k miles

 

Could the low voltage on my alternator cause my navigation not to turn on due to low output?

 

2010 IS 250 AWD with 145k miles. Owned since new and alternator (and water pump, too!) is still original.

 

replaced my around 2 years ago as well

 

50/50 right now lol.. Our cars seem to have a lot of minor problems

 

Is there a DIY on replacing the alternator?

 

Yep, it's easy aside from that hidden bracket bolting it to the block. That's a little tricky to get to.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...r-removal.html