Lexus ES: mileage, repairs and prices in Korea
What the inspection records of cars in South Korea show about this model.
Inspections from January 21, 2011 to November 3, 2026
- Inspected cars
- 6 470
- Typical mileage per year
- 12 900 km
- Outer panels repaired or replaced
- 35%
- Frame repairs
- 8.8%
- Typical asking prices
- ₩12 300 000 – ₩58 990 000
- ≈ $9 151 – $43 889
Mileage by age
Odometer readings at inspection, by the car's age in years. Half of the cars fall within the range shown.
| Age, years | Model year | Typical mileage | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2026 | 10 000 km | 4 900 – 16 600 | 233 |
| 1 | 2025 | 19 000 km | 12 600 – 28 600 | 405 |
| 2 | 2024 | 36 500 km | 26 100 – 54 800 | 611 |
| 3 | 2023 | 54 000 km | 36 700 – 72 000 | 783 |
| 4 | 2022 | 69 100 km | 49 300 – 93 500 | 859 |
| 5 | 2021 | 78 300 km | 54 800 – 101 500 | 706 |
| 6 | 2020 | 88 700 km | 67 000 – 116 700 | 559 |
| 7 | 2019 | 95 500 km | 75 100 – 132 600 | 543 |
| 8 | 2018 | 110 000 km | 78 900 – 142 200 | 442 |
| 9 | 2017 | 108 900 km | 84 100 – 143 000 | 342 |
| 10 | 2016 | 112 500 km | 85 400 – 142 400 | 253 |
| 11 | 2015 | 115 800 km | 84 400 – 145 800 | 204 |
| 12 | 2014 | 117 200 km | 86 800 – 153 900 | 202 |
| 13 | 2013 | 122 300 km | 92 500 – 159 800 | 178 |
| 14 | 2012 | 122 600 km | 94 000 – 171 000 | 109 |
| 15 | 2011 | 109 200 km | 81 500 – 144 000 | 86 |
| 16 | 2010 | 119 100 km | 90 400 – 158 400 | 71 |
| 17 | 2009 | 103 900 km | 67 700 – 158 600 | 54 |
Is this mileage normal?
Compare a car's odometer reading with other Lexus ES cars of the same age.
Body repairs found at inspection
Korean inspections record replaced or repaired outer panels (doors, fenders, hood, trunk lid) separately from frame repairs. Only frame damage counts as an accident in Korea.
| Car age | Outer panels | Frame | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 years | 21% | 8.8% | 1 405 |
| 4–7 years | 33% | 8.3% | 1 971 |
| 8–11 years | 45% | 7.6% | 1 008 |
| 12 years and older | 55% | 12% | 617 |
| All ages | 35% | 8.8% | 5 001 |
What inspectors find most often
Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.
| Problem | All ages | Up to 3 years | 4–7 years | 8–11 years | 12 years and older |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leak | 6.6%Leaking, not just seepage: 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% | 7.0% | 34% |
| Power steering fluid leak | 2.3%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.5% | 0% | 0.2% | 1.5% | 16% |
| Transmission oil leak | 1.4%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.4% | 0% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| Drive shaft or CV joint problem | 1.2% | 0% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 7.9% |
Asking prices in Korea
Asking prices of cars listed for sale in South Korea over the last year, before shipping and customs.
| Model year | Typical price | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₩58 990 000≈ $43 889 | ₩56 200 000 – ₩61 350 000≈ $41 813 – $45 644 | 75 |
| 2024 | ₩54 500 000≈ $40 548 | ₩50 850 000 – ₩56 500 000≈ $37 832 – $42 036 | 75 |
| 2023 | ₩47 900 000≈ $35 638 | ₩44 500 000 – ₩51 850 000≈ $33 108 – $38 576 | 131 |
| 2022 | ₩44 500 000≈ $33 108 | ₩40 800 000 – ₩48 000 000≈ $30 355 – $35 712 | 77 |
| 2021 | ₩40 850 000≈ $30 392 | ₩37 720 000 – ₩42 880 000≈ $28 064 – $31 903 | 102 |
| 2020 | ₩37 900 000≈ $28 198 | ₩34 600 000 – ₩40 950 000≈ $25 742 – $30 467 | 59 |
| 2019 | ₩34 150 000≈ $25 408 | ₩31 980 000 – ₩36 720 000≈ $23 793 – $27 320 | 118 |
| 2018 | ₩28 000 000≈ $20 832 | ₩24 240 000 – ₩33 840 000≈ $18 035 – $25 177 | 103 |
| 2017 | ₩23 500 000≈ $17 484 | ₩22 500 000 – ₩25 700 000≈ $16 740 – $19 121 | 82 |
| 2016 | ₩21 600 000≈ $16 070 | ₩19 990 000 – ₩24 650 000≈ $14 873 – $18 340 | 62 |
| 2015 | ₩17 400 000≈ $12 946 | ₩15 900 000 – ₩19 670 000≈ $11 830 – $14 634 | 34 |
| 2014 | ₩15 900 000≈ $11 830 | ₩14 190 000 – ₩17 280 000≈ $10 557 – $12 856 | 42 |
| 2013 | ₩12 300 000≈ $9 151 | ₩10 900 000 – ₩14 900 000≈ $8 110 – $11 086 | 41 |
Lexus ES: questions and answers
- What mileage is normal for a 2022 Lexus ES?
- Cars of this age typically show about 69 100 km at inspection; half of them have between 49 300 and 93 500 km.
- How often does a used Lexus ES have body repairs?
- 35% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 8.8% had frame repairs.
- How much does a used Lexus ES cost in Korea?
- Over the last year, a 2023 Lexus ES was typically listed for ₩47 900 000 (≈ $35 638); half of these cars were listed between ₩44 500 000 (≈ $33 108) and ₩51 850 000 (≈ $38 576).
- What problems do inspectors find on a Lexus ES?
- Most often: Engine oil leak (6.6%), Power steering fluid leak (2.3%), Transmission oil leak (1.4%).
Other Lexus models
- NXInspected cars: 1 650 · 2015–2025
- RXInspected cars: 1 379 · 2008–2025
- LSInspected cars: 1 182 · 2007–2021
- ISInspected cars: 883 · 2006–2017
- CTInspected cars: 675 · 2011–2019
- UXInspected cars: 565 · 2019–2025
- GSInspected cars: 454 · 2006–2013
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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026