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Common Lexus Is 250 problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Lexus IS 250, several common problems have been identified:
- Wiper Arms: Some Lexus IS 250 models have faced issues with wiper arms becoming inoperable under load, such as in snowy conditions.
- Melting Dashboard: A prevalent problem across IS 250 generations is the melting dashboard, which has been a recurring issue for model owners.
- Airbag System: The Lexus IS 250 has had numerous airbag system recalls, with problems associated with inoperable airbag inflator modules and the risk of explosions and metal fragment injuries after humidity exposure.
- Carbon Buildup: Another common problem reported by owners is carbon buildup in the engine, which can lead to misfires and engine damage if not addressed promptly.
- Oil Sludge: Issues with oil sludge have been noted, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance and checks to prevent engine damage.
- Defective Water Pump: The water pump in Lexus IS models, including the IS 250, has been prone to leaks and defects, requiring regular inspection and maintenance.
- Oil Consumption: Some owners have reported oil consumption and burning issues, emphasizing the need for using high-quality synthetic oil to mitigate these problems.
- Spark Plugs: Spark plugs in the 2.5L and 3.0L gasoline engines of the IS 250 may need more frequent replacement compared to other vehicles, indicating a maintenance consideration for owners.
- Engine Coolant Circulation System: In certain models, like the 2.2L diesel engine, a defective engine coolant circulation system has been identified, leading to overheating and potential engine shutdown at high speeds.
- Cracked Head Gaskets: Cracked head gaskets have been reported as a serious issue that can lead to engine failure if not addressed promptly, underscoring the importance of regular inspections and maintenance.
These common problems highlight the importance of thorough inspections, regular maintenance, and prompt attention to any issues that arise to ensure the longevity and reliability of Lexus IS 250 vehicles.
Is the Lexus IS 250 a reliable car?
The Lexus IS250 Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 7th out of 31 for luxury midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $487 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. While repairs are more common, these issues are less likely to be severe than with other cars.
What are common problems with Lexus IS 250?
Common Problems With The Lexus IS 250
- Dashboard Melting. ...
- Door Panels Melting. ...
- Infotainment Not Working. ...
- Inside Rear-View Mirror Discoloring. ...
- Intermittent Power Steering. ...
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What is the most common problem with Lexus?
One of the most prevalent issues that plague Lexus cars is oil leakage. While this problem is not unique to Lexus vehicles, they seem to be particularly prone to premature leaks. Many Lexus owners report experiencing oil leaks as early as 8,000 miles into the car's life.
How long can a Lexus IS 250 last?
300,000 miles
Mileage Expectancy: The Lexus IS 250 is known to last well beyond 200,000 miles with proper maintenance. Some owners have even reported pushing their cars to 300,000 miles or more. That's a testament to Lexus' build quality and durability.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Lexus Is 250 years
We have researched Lexus problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Lexus Is 250 cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Lexus Is 250 model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Lexus Is 250 model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Lexus Is 250 years
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Lexus Is 250 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Lexus Is 250 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Air bags problems
- Structure problems
- Electronic stability control (esc) problems
- Visibility/wiper problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Lexus Is 250 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
The NHTSA has received 1 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Lexus Is 250 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Lexus Is 250 vehicles.
List of Lexus Is 250 complaints
Lexus Is 250 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-13
- Date Complaint: 2016-09-06
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: I HAVE BEEN ON A 3 YEAR WAIT LIST FOR LEXUS TO REPLACE MY DASH AND DOOR PANELS AMONG OTHER RECALLS I LIVE IN LOUISIANA MY CAR IS NOW TOTALED I LIVE IN GONZALES LA AND LOST EVERYTHING DUE TO THE FLOOD IT REALLY UPSETS ME KNOWING THAT NOT ONLY MY LEXUS PARTS WERE MELTING ON MYSELF AND MY CHILD I ALSO HAVE A LATEX ALLERGY NOW I GET BOOK VALUE FOR A CAR AND THAT'S ONE LESS VEHICLE LEXUS HAS TO FIX I SHOULD BE GIVEN THE VALUE OF THE REPLACEMENT PARTS DRIVING A UNSAFE VEHICLE WITH SO MANY DEFECTS I HAVE CONTACTED IM INSURANCE COMPANY AND WAS TOLD TO CONTACT LEXUS HA I'VE TRIED THAT BEFORE BUT I'VE PAID FOR A VEHICLE THAT MELTED ON ME AND MY DISABLED CHILD FOR YEARS THIS IS WRONG ON SO MANY LEVELS AND THE LATEST AIRBAG RECALL BUT TO LEXUS I AM JUST ANOTHER NUMBER SO DO I CONTACT A ATTORNEY FOR WHAT'S RIGHTFULLY OWED TO ME BY LEXUS ? THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Latest 5 recalls Lexus Is 250
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 38 recalls for different components of the Lexus Is 250.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Lexus Is 250 2008
- Report Received Date: 2019-10-17
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
- Model: Lexus Is 250 2007
- Report Received Date: 2019-10-17
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
- Model: Lexus Is 250 2011
- Report Received Date: 2019-10-17
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
- Model: Lexus Is 250 2006
- Report Received Date: 2019-10-17
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
- Model: Lexus Is 250 2010
- Report Received Date: 2019-10-17
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Latest negative Lexus Is 250 car reviews
Latest positive Lexus Is 250 car reviews
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Vehicle year: 2007
The Lexus IS 350 is a great option for those looking for a sporty car, but the model being discussed here is also a strong contender. While it may not have the same power and handling as some of its competitors, it still offers a comfortable ride, beautiful exterior, and plenty of options and gadgets. Of course, everyone has different preferences when it comes to what they want in a car, but it's worth considering all the factors before making a decision. Overall, Lexus has done a great job with this model and it's definitely worth checking out!
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Vehicle year: 2008
This car is packed with great amenities and is exceptionally smooth to drive. It's also really fun to drive in manual mode with paddle shifters. I highly recommend the all-wheel-drive version for superb handling. All controls, such as audio, climate, and navigation, are easy to use with the touch screen. It's also very economical on gas, getting 22.8 mpg in the city and 32.5 mpg on a short 200-mile road trip. The only downside is the navigation system. I don't think it's Lexus's place to decide when I or my passenger can use the system. It greys out and can't be used while in motion, which is not a feature found in other automakers that I'm aware of. In my opinion, it's best not to buy the navigation system until Lexus changes their policy.
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Vehicle year: 2006
At first, I wasn't sure if I would be happy with this car after driving a Trans Am with the 5.7L engine. The 2.5L seemed to be lacking something (2.2L and 2 cyl to be exact). However, after a few more miles, I can honestly say that I love this car! Although it may not be as quick on takeoff as my last car, it still performs well. The steering is tight, and the car handles like a dream. It is also extremely comfortable, and everything in the interior is right where it should be. Additionally, the stereo sounds fantastic. The maintenance and repairs have been very reasonable. I also think it is a very nice looking car with great lines that get lots of compliments. However, it's worth noting that if you happen to smoke, the ashes tend to blow back in the window and into the back seat. If you throw your butts out the window, you might have to put out a fire in the back seat (not mine, but I saw one it had happened to). Overall, I would definitely recommend buying this vehicle to anyone considering one. You won't be disappointed.
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Vehicle year: 2011
I live in Colorado and have driven my vehicle for 7,000 miles. It has taken me on some amazing adventures, including climbing the Monarch Pass (11,312 ft) and driving on the all-dirt Phantom Canyon Road. I've even gone off-roading and the vehicle handled it like a champ! With an average of 30.1 MPG, this vehicle has excellent gas mileage and is very reliable. I recommend using premium gas for even better performance. The only downside is the cost of replacing the AFS headlights, which can be around $200. Overall, I highly recommend this vehicle for any type of driver. An oil change costs me about $80 (synthetic) and lasts quite a while. It's a great investment, especially with its Toyota engine that can go for miles!
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Vehicle year: 2008
I just wanted to share how amazing my new car is! It was a graduation present and I couldn't be happier. As someone who used to drive a New Beetle, I'm used to smaller cars, and this one is the perfect size. The handling is amazing, and the GPS/nav is definitely worth every penny.
Are you having problems with your Lexus Is 250?
Berta Heathcote 2024-11-26
Vehicle year: 2006
I have been a loyal Lexus customer since 2005 and this is my third Lexus. I have always been satisfied with the RX models I previously owned, as they never gave me any trouble. However, my current car has been a bit of a disappointment. It has had several issues, including problems with the headers, timing chains, and sunroof leaks. Although the dealer has been helpful in fixing these issues, it seems like something else always goes wrong after I get it back. I really hope that Lexus takes notice of these issues and makes some changes, otherwise I may have to consider other options for my next vehicle.
Dennis Mante 2024-11-16
Vehicle year: 2009
The dashboard material could be improved as some owners have reported cracks due to extreme weather conditions. Additionally, the 2.5 6 cylinder engine could benefit from better fuel efficiency. Leg room in the rear seats area could also be more spacious. It's worth noting that some customers have reported poor experiences with customer service.
Florencio Dach 2024-11-15
Vehicle year: 2009
I have owned three Lexus cars. My first one was a 2003 is300 and I absolutely loved it. However, I don't feel the same way about my current car. I have had several issues with it, including the airbag harness which cost me $2500 due to an airbag light, and the rear passenger axle which cost me $1000. Additionally, my exhaust has a leak which makes it loud, the door trim is coming off, and the window makes a loud noise and is slow when you roll it down. I have decided not to buy any more IS's unless it's the 300 again. Although I like the way the interior looks, it's not very comfortable for me as I'm 6ft tall. I have to push the seat all the way back and all the way down to get comfortable, and there's no headroom. I eventually sold my Lexus because it was burning 2 quarts of oil a month, which was disappointing. However, it never broke down on me. This is250 was definitely not like my is300 or my es330.
Ibrahim Bayer 2024-10-21
Vehicle year: 2015
I purchased this vehicle after owning a 2006 250 IS. I really enjoyed the first model and was sad to let it go, but this car is not bad either. However, I did experience some issues with the rear tires having significant premature wear due to a suspension defect that the dealership did not disclose. Unfortunately, they blamed me for overinflating the tires, which was not the case. It's a shame that nowadays, people tend to avoid taking responsibility for their actions. I had to call for a service when I ran over a nail that deflated the tire, but I had only owned this pre-owned car for a year and put 8k miles on it, and the tires went from a '7' tread to a '2'. These Michelin Tires are guaranteed for 35k miles, but I only got 8k out of them. I am disappointed with the Lexus dealership and will not do business with them again. It seems like they care more about making a profit than the safety of their passengers and being honest about their vehicles.
Reuben Mohr 2024-10-18
Vehicle year: 2008
My wife and I have been leasing an IS250 for 2 years. Although the car has some good sporty looks and a large screen navigation system, we have had a very negative experience with it. The ride quality is extremely poor, making it difficult to drive on the road. The seats are small and uncomfortable, and even at our height of 5'-6'', we feel cramped. Additionally, the wind noise is quite noticeable. Overall, we have found this car to be a disappointment.