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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, yearsModel yearTypical mileageHalf of the carsCars
0202610 000 km
4 900 – 16 600
233
1202519 000 km
12 600 – 28 600
405
2202436 500 km
26 100 – 54 800
611
3202354 000 km
36 700 – 72 000
783
4202269 100 km
49 300 – 93 500
859
5202178 300 km
54 800 – 101 500
706
6202088 700 km
67 000 – 116 700
559
7201995 500 km
75 100 – 132 600
543
82018110 000 km
78 900 – 142 200
442
92017108 900 km
84 100 – 143 000
342
102016112 500 km
85 400 – 142 400
253
112015115 800 km
84 400 – 145 800
204
122014117 200 km
86 800 – 153 900
202
132013122 300 km
92 500 – 159 800
178
142012122 600 km
94 000 – 171 000
109
152011109 200 km
81 500 – 144 000
86
162010119 100 km
90 400 – 158 400
71
172009103 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 ageOuter panelsFrameCars
Up to 3 years21%8.8%1 405
4–7 years33%8.3%1 971
8–11 years45%7.6%1 008
12 years and older55%12%617
All ages35%8.8%5 001

What inspectors find most often

Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.

ProblemAll agesUp to 3 years4–7 years8–11 years12 years and older
Engine oil leak6.6%Leaking, not just seepage: 1.2%0.6%2.6%7.0%34%
Power steering fluid leak2.3%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.5%0%0.2%1.5%16%
Transmission oil leak1.4%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.4%0%0.2%1.3%9.2%
Drive shaft or CV joint problem1.2%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 yearTypical priceHalf of the carsCars
2025₩58 990 000≈ $‪43 889‬₩56 200 000 – ₩61 350 000≈ $41 813 – $45 64475
2024₩54 500 000≈ $‪40 548‬₩50 850 000 – ₩56 500 000≈ $37 832 – $42 03675
2023₩47 900 000≈ $‪35 638‬₩44 500 000 – ₩51 850 000≈ $33 108 – $38 576131
2022₩44 500 000≈ $‪33 108‬₩40 800 000 – ₩48 000 000≈ $30 355 – $35 71277
2021₩40 850 000≈ $‪30 392‬₩37 720 000 – ₩42 880 000≈ $28 064 – $31 903102
2020₩37 900 000≈ $‪28 198‬₩34 600 000 – ₩40 950 000≈ $25 742 – $30 46759
2019₩34 150 000≈ $‪25 408‬₩31 980 000 – ₩36 720 000≈ $23 793 – $27 320118
2018₩28 000 000≈ $‪20 832‬₩24 240 000 – ₩33 840 000≈ $18 035 – $25 177103
2017₩23 500 000≈ $‪17 484‬₩22 500 000 – ₩25 700 000≈ $16 740 – $19 12182
2016₩21 600 000≈ $‪16 070‬₩19 990 000 – ₩24 650 000≈ $14 873 – $18 34062
2015₩17 400 000≈ $‪12 946‬₩15 900 000 – ₩19 670 000≈ $11 830 – $14 63434
2014₩15 900 000≈ $‪11 830‬₩14 190 000 – ₩17 280 000≈ $10 557 – $12 85642
2013₩12 300 000≈ $‪9 151‬₩10 900 000 – ₩14 900 000≈ $8 110 – $11 08641

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%).

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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026