lexus is250 2007 Complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

i was driving my lexus is 250 awd (2007) at 30 mph on route 27 in montgomery county ,md at 7 am on august 14, 2007. my gas pedal became stuck and i crashed into a tree. my car is totaled and i sustained neck and back injuries. *jb the consumer learned there was a recall regarding the defect. updated 10/09/07. *jb

Reported in: GERMANTOWN MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTHCK262075

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

sensor for the passenger airbag is not working properly. the airbag light turns "off" when i sit in the passenger seat. the problem occurs all the time and i find myself in the passenger seat literally without any airbag protection. the dealership said they cannot fix the problem because i am underweight. i am not that small, with approx. 5'4' and 100 pounds. i am deeply concerned for my safety.

Reported in: BETHESDA MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES:SIDEWALL

i have noticed a bubble on the sidewall of my tire with only 10,000 miles on it. the tire is a dunlop spsport 5000 225/45r17 91v m&s. have there been more complaints of this problem or of any accidents leading to tire blowouts? thanks mike baum

Reported in: VALPARAISO IN || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262072

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

car unexpectedly decelerates, engine shakes and "check engine and vsc lights" come on. after a short rest the car would start and the problem would repeatedly re-occur until i arrived home. lexus service has not been able to fix the problem and i do not feel safe driving the car.

Reported in: YONKERS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262172

VISIBILITY

lexus is 250 manual transmission has so much vibration in rear view mirror, makes it nearly impossible to view out of at night. lexus has attempted to fix this issue from the 2nd month i owned the vehicle and it still vibrates. apparently lexus had some sort of kit to reduce the vibration for is 250's that had excessive vibration in the mirror, however that did not relieve the vibration at all. all other lexus loaner vehicles i have borrowed do not have this issue. i filed a report with " national dispute settlement ", since the meeting was during the day, the investigators could not see the excessive vibration that occurred while driving the vehicle at night and basically said the vibration was normal and due to road to conditions.

Reported in: HENDERSON NV || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262X72

STRUCTURE

my 2007 is250 lexus dash board rattle due to poor insulation. due to dash being taken apart several times now car turns on 3 times by it self nav systems went out and since dash board is not set properly front windows fog up.

Reported in: NEW WINDSOR NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262372

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

two compaints on my lexus is250: 1) purchased car in january 2007, and immediately had brake concerns. returned to dealer two times and was informed that there was no problem. brakes began to screech around 15k miles, returned to dealer. this time the brakes were replaced. now at 20k miles and brakes are an issue again. this time they feel spongy and not cosistent when brake pedal is applied. item 2) last night i got into my car to leave. i entered my car, sat down and closed door, when all of a sudden i heard a noise and the rear windshield completely shattered. it was unbelievable. i had nothing against the glass and have never put any pressure on it. the glass continued to shatter into the car.

Reported in: ALISO VIEJO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1THBK262372

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

car side swipe me and forced me into another car. my car totaled from damage to side and front end. air bags did not go off (side or front) and subsequent inspection showed damaged airbag sensor(s?).

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTHBK262275

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

car side swipe me and forced me into another car. my car totaled from damage to side and front end. air bags did not go off (side or front) and subsequent inspection showed damaged airbag sensor(s?).

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTHBK262275

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

purchased car in feb 2008 from lexus of pembroke pines fl, and immediately had brake concerns. returned to dealer and was informed that there was no problem. brakes began to screech consistently everytime the vehicle would brake. around 13k miles, returned to dealer. this time the brakes were replaced.this time they feel spongy and not consistent when brake pedal is applied brakes continued to screech as i backup and brake at traffic lights i figured the noise was due to the brakes being brand new. i noticed a large amount of heat coming from the passenger front brake area, when i looked down my entire rotor was bright red like it was on fire. i have two small children that i transport to and from school everyday and this defect in the braking system is unacceptable and could cause a major accident.

Reported in: HOLLYWOOD FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on 02/06/09 the car engine malfunction light turned on as well as the other one's on the dash. the car reduced the velocity while driving on the highway and did not accelerate any faster the 40 mph. i took the car to the lexus dealership service department. they stated it was a misfire in some cylinder and also some problem with the gasoline. they fixed it. on may 4, 2009 i had the same problem with the car. the car malfunctioning lights turned on and the car loses velocity while driving on the highway. so far the car has been at the lexus service department waiting to be repaired. lexus stated it is the vehicle motor pipes that need be changed and they have not arrived at the dealership up until today may 26, 2009. they have told me the vehicle motor pipes are on back ordered until june 2009. what can i do??? the consumer was informed the engine escape valves were broken. updated 05/27/09. *jb

Reported in: PONCE PR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262072

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

on 02/06/09 the car engine malfunction light turned on as well as the other one's on the dash. the car reduced the velocity while driving on the highway and did not accelerate any faster the 40 mph. i took the car to the lexus dealership service department. they stated it was a misfire in some cylinder and also some problem with the gasoline. they fixed it. on may 4, 2009 i had the same problem with the car. the car malfunctioning lights turned on and the car loses velocity while driving on the highway. so far the car has been at the lexus service department waiting to be repaired. lexus stated it is the vehicle motor pipes that need be changed and they have not arrived at the dealership up until today may 26, 2009. they have told me the vehicle motor pipes are on back ordered until june 2009. what can i do??? the consumer was informed the engine escape valves were broken. updated 05/27/09. *jb

Reported in: PONCE PR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262072

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

"check vsc" engine light come on. car decelerates while driving on highway. it started to shake when i stopped. unable to drive faster than 40mph on highway. lexus unable to fixed it. this is a velocity hazard on the road.

Reported in: PONCE PR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262072

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2007 lexus is250. traveling at 55 mph on hwy, hit cruise, car suddenly accelerated to nearly 105 mph by itself. brakes unresponsive. did not respond to putting in neutral. had to place in park. lexus blames on floormat interference. driver disagrees. cruise would not turn off. 911 called, advised to drive into field. 2nd time this happened since purchasing car in mar 2009. although car under warranty, lexus refuses to pay. insurance adjuster sent to dealership to inspect. waiting on results. consumer is adding photos. 7/29/09 *nj received phote. updated 08/05/09.*jb

Reported in: NORTH JUDSON IN || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262472

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

wife's 2007 lexus is 250 experienced sudden acceleration on the northbound 405 freeway in long beach california. after she accelerated onto the freeway she entered the fast lane and eased up on the gas pedal but the car continued to accelerate out of control with her foot completely off the gas pedal. she began pressing on the brake pedal in an effort to stop the vehicle, all the while the car was trying to accelerate. luckily she was able to maintain control and moved over to the right lane, then onto the shoulder of the highway. she threw the auto transmission lever into neutral. she was then able to bring the car to a stop, even while the engine was racing at high rpm. she turned off the ignition and the engine stopped. we had the car flat-bedded to south bay lexus in torrance, california where they gave her a loaner for the weekend and promised to have one of their mechanics drive the car over the weekend to see if they could ¿repeat¿ the problem. on monday they called me and told me that they could not find anything wrong with it, telling me that more than likely the floor mat had gotten pushed up into the gas pedal mechanism. this is impossible if you look at the angle of the floor above the mats where the gas pedal is. my wife insists the mat was nowhere near the gas pedal. the dealer put a grand total of only 24 miles on the vehicle in the three days that they had it. over the weekend my wife and i did some online research and surprisingly found a number of other people who have experienced the same problem. we traded the vehicle in on monday, the same day we got it back from lexus. my wife refused to drive it again. now, we just found out that on august 28th, three weeks after our experience, california highway patrol officer mark saylor and three of his family members were killed when the lexus es 350 they were driving suddenly accelerated. lexus is again blaming it on the floor mat.

Reported in: TORRANCE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262872

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

car suddenly began accelerating by itself, would not slow down, brakes would not work, tach red-lined, reached speed of 110 mph. pushed kill switch for 3 seconds to cut car off. the consumer stated he put the carpeted mats underneath the all weather mats to see if it was possible to cause the accelerator to hang. he stated he was un able to get it ton hang under the floor mat, no matter how he positioned the mat with his hands. the all weather mat is thick, but the part of the mat that would be able to hang the accelerator is not strong enough to hold the pedal down. he held the pedal down and tried to place the mat over it, but no matter he positioned it, the mat would not hold down the pedal, the mat was too flimsy to hold it. according to the dealer they observed the all weather mats on top of the regular floor mats, which they stated could obstructed the accelerator pedal. the dealer re-installed the drivers side all weather mat in tether hooks. updated 11/17/09

Reported in: MILLERS CREEK NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262X75

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was normally driving on the road and on good weather conditions. my car accelerator pedal got stuck. the car accelerated very fast and was rapidly approaching a red light. i quickly reacted and was able to pull back the accelerator with my shoes and hand.

Reported in: LAUREL MD || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262472

TIRES

consistent bubbles on stock dunlop sport tires. i have replaced them approximately 5 times with only 27,000 miles on the vehicle.

Reported in: NORTH BERGEN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

written description is in letter form attached to complaint.

Reported in: KERRVILLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262972

WHEELS

written description is in letter form attached to complaint.

Reported in: KERRVILLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262972

STRUCTURE

tl*the contact owns a 2007 lexus is250. while driving approximately 70 mph on normal road conditions the driver observed a hump extruded from the console which interfered with the leg movement to access the brake and accelerator pedal. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the technician stated the problem addressed was a manufacturer design issue. the failure mileage was 25,000. the current mileage was 31,000. updated 05/17/10.*jb

Reported in: LELAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262275

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

unintended sudden acceleration while braking for a stop sign in a residential area. this was the only time of the occurrence, was able to stop it by turning off the engine. upon restart, problem resolved itself. it was taken to the dealer with description of the problem, they noted idle was up from 750 rpm to 1100 rpm, decided to keep it overnight for further investigation. we where contacted the next day and told that the problem was resolved. they advised us the found a loose battery connection. no parts replaced but resolution and problem don't make sense. we did not experience any other electrical problems before the issue. we have the factory oem standard floor mats, secured by the hook and it was not touching the accelerator pedal.

Reported in: DYER IN || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262X75

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

accelerator recall on lexus and toyota. i received a notice undated last year on both of my vehicles 2007 lexus is-250 and 2007 toyota camry and we haven't received to the recall letter to have it repaired. this letter states that they don't have a remedy for it yet.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262775

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

sudden acceleration with 2007 lexus is 250.

Reported in: PORTSMOUTH NH || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262X75

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

complaints regarding 2007 lexus is 250: 1. steering wheel sticks when turning to the right. this occurs 3-5 times per week and has almost caused several accidents and collisions. 2. when applying pressure on the brake, the car jumps forward and accelerates. this occurs 2-5 times per month. this has nearly caused me to rear end other cars on several occasions. 3. car flutters and stalls when reversing. ( car is an automatic) car also flutters when stopped at a red light or stop sign. car does this when its hot or cold. this occurs 5-10 times per month. i have taken my car to the lexus dealership several times for the above issues, and they have done nothing. these issue occur very frequently and the dealer seems to not be able to "find" any problems. i have received a recall notice for an acceleration issue, and was instructed to remove my floor mat. nothing else has been done and the dealer has been no help. i am concerned that these issues will harm or even kill myself or my family and or another driver or family on the road.

Reported in: RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262672

STEERING

complaints regarding 2007 lexus is 250: 1. steering wheel sticks when turning to the right. this occurs 3-5 times per week and has almost caused several accidents and collisions. 2. when applying pressure on the brake, the car jumps forward and accelerates. this occurs 2-5 times per month. this has nearly caused me to rear end other cars on several occasions. 3. car flutters and stalls when reversing. ( car is an automatic) car also flutters when stopped at a red light or stop sign. car does this when its hot or cold. this occurs 5-10 times per month. i have taken my car to the lexus dealership several times for the above issues, and they have done nothing. these issue occur very frequently and the dealer seems to not be able to "find" any problems. i have received a recall notice for an acceleration issue, and was instructed to remove my floor mat. nothing else has been done and the dealer has been no help. i am concerned that these issues will harm or even kill myself or my family and or another driver or family on the road.

Reported in: RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262672

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

accelerator on 2007 lexus is 250 stuck while driving on the highway at 85 mph. i had accelerated hard to come up to highway speed. brakes would not slow vehicle down. wove in and out of highway traffic and called 911. frantically moved shift lever and moved paddles on steering column. car eventually seemed to downshift and slowed. happened once. took vehicle to lexus dealer that day. new floor mat and clips were installed that day.

Reported in: HOLT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262972

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 lexus is 250. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the accelerator pedal depressed on its own, stuck to the floor board, and the vehicle crashed into her house through the garage wall. the engine was revving excessively when the incident occurred. the vehicle lunged forward and the bottom of the vehicle went into the house first. there were no injuries reported and no police report was taken. the vehicle had not been inspected to find out why the failure occurred. she called the dealer and the manufacturer but received no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were 18,778.

Reported in: ROSWELL GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTHBK262475

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 lexus is250. she stated that while driving 5 mph when the accelerator pedal was engaged, it became stuck to the floor, accelerated on its own and crashed into her garage wall. the vehicle bounced off of the wall and moved in reverse 3 feet she then turned the vehicle off. there were front end damages and no injuries. the dealer was contacted and they stated to call the corporate office and file a report. the vehicle will be inspected to determine what caused the failure. the failure and current mileages were 18,778. updated 04/01/10. *lj the dealer concluded that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. updated 05/13/10

Reported in: ROSWELL GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTHBK262475

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i own a lexus is250, i pushed down on the gas pedal and it got stuck. i rammed into a car and hit it twice before the car would stop. i hit the car on the sensory going 35 miles per hour and my air bags didn't deploy.

Reported in: WILMINGTON NC || Crash: Y || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

i own a lexus is250, i pushed down on the gas pedal and it got stuck. i rammed into a car and hit it twice before the car would stop. i hit the car on the sensory going 35 miles per hour and my air bags didn't deploy.

Reported in: WILMINGTON NC || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

on feb.6,2010 @10:00am driving on my residential street, at a speed between 25 to 35 mph. i was coming to a stop sign on my street . as i began to brake to stop at the sign, which was a three way stop. my car at first seem to slide due to the snowy road a slippery condition. as i further hit the brakes, the car accelerated through the stop sign across the street over the curb onto the sidewalk and into my neighbors yard. i was within 25 to 50 feet of hitting my neighbors house. this incident happened so fast and without any warning that something was wrong. since this happened i took my car to classic lexus and the service department gave my lexus a full inspection and no incident of this nature has happened since 2-6-10. the incident left me completely shaken and nervous for several weeks. i have just this day been able to sit down and put my words of the incident on this paper.

Reported in: BEDFORD HEIGHTS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262172

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i purchased a 2007 lexus is250 about a month ago from carmax. i was driving at approx 30mph when a cat entered the roadway. i tried to slam on the brakes but the car accelerated instead and quickly gained speed. i don't know how fast i was going when i was able to step on the brake enough for it to stop. carmax tells me its not their problem, even though they sold me a car that was already recalled. and lexus says that they don't have the part for it but will put me on a waiting list. so, i either gamble with my life and drive the car anyway, or i'm stuck without a vehicle at all. i'm furious!

Reported in: VICTORVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262972

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the headlights on my 2007 lexus is 250 keep going out while i'm driving, the dealership(lexus of atlantic city) want me to pay $600.00 for the replacement of the computer that is causing the problem. i talked with a former lexus service tech and he said they have had this problem for a while but dont want to address it because of the cost involved and the negative press. i have been stopped by the state police and almost ticketed for this problem. i have children and had to pull over as many as 5 times during a 40 min trip,turn the lights off and then back on to continue to my destination.this occurs when i drive in the dark.thank you in advance for your response. *cn

Reported in: EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262X72

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i have a lexus is 250 which experienced unintended acceleration. i have brought it to my dealer who found no defects and had no repairs for the known problem.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262275

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving to the gym at 5:30 am on july 3, 2008 in my lexus is 250. i pressed on the accelerator after a light turned green and the car took off, speeding faster and faster. i tried using the brakes and that didn't help. i engaged the emergency brake and that didn't work. my car continued to go faster and faster. i was scared to death and didn't know what else to do. thankfully there was very little traffic due to the time of day. i pressed the electronic ignition button and that didn't work. i was preparing jump out of the car that was now speeding at about 60mph or so when i thought to put the car in park. that finally stopped the car. i jumped out of the car and a pedestrian lent me his cell phone to call my husband. the car was in the middle of the street "bucking" ( the engine was still revving and the car was in park - still running) for about 10 minutes until my husband arrived. he opened the door, checked the mat - it was not on the accelerator pedal. he turned off the car and we called lexus to have them come tow the car to the dealership. the dealership (lexus of watertown, ma) checked the car and told me there was nothing the matter with it. that i was the problem, that the mat was on the accelerator. this was not true. both my husband and i saw the mat was not on the accelerator. they completely dismissed the entire event. i almost died driving their car and they blamed me (all the time knowing about the problem).

Reported in: BOSTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262675

WHEELS

there appears to be a design defect relative to the clearance of the front tires with the wheel wells. i was driving on the freeway and suddenly heard a loud thumping which i assumed was the tires because as i slowed, the noise slowed and then stopped. i got to my destination only a few minutes away and checked the tires to find that the furthest interior 1 inch of tire tread of my right tire had been ripped off and exposed a portion of the steel radial. the remainder of the tread of the right tire was in tact, and had about 1/4 inch of tread, indicating to me that the tires were not worn down at all. i had 33,000 miles on the car, nearly all freeway. i believe that the tires make contact with the inside of the wheel wells when you attempt to turn as tight as possible, as in making a u-turn. i base this on my recalling making sharp u-turns and hearing a rubbing/grinding sound coming from the tires. i went to the lexus dealership in glendale, ca, and informed the service department of my belief and showed them the tires. they stated that the tires were not drivable (which was obvious) but that it was just normal wear-and-tear. i then showed them the remaining tread on the tires and their excuse was that the alignment must be off and causing that part of the tire to wear quicker. they rejected my demand that they replace the tires on grounds that the car had a design defect. i was forced to buy replacement tires at my expense.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

there appears to be a design defect relative to the clearance of the front tires with the wheel wells. i was driving on the freeway and suddenly heard a loud thumping which i assumed was the tires because as i slowed, the noise slowed and then stopped. i got to my destination only a few minutes away and checked the tires to find that the furthest interior 1 inch of tire tread of my right tire had been ripped off and exposed a portion of the steel radial. the remainder of the tread of the right tire was in tact, and had about 1/4 inch of tread, indicating to me that the tires were not worn down at all. i had 33,000 miles on the car, nearly all freeway. i believe that the tires make contact with the inside of the wheel wells when you attempt to turn as tight as possible, as in making a u-turn. i base this on my recalling making sharp u-turns and hearing a rubbing/grinding sound coming from the tires. i went to the lexus dealership in glendale, ca, and informed the service department of my belief and showed them the tires. they stated that the tires were not drivable (which was obvious) but that it was just normal wear-and-tear. i then showed them the remaining tread on the tires and their excuse was that the alignment must be off and causing that part of the tire to wear quicker. they rejected my demand that they replace the tires on grounds that the car had a design defect. i was forced to buy replacement tires at my expense.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

there appears to be a design defect relative to the clearance of the front tires with the wheel wells. i was driving on the freeway and suddenly heard a loud thumping which i assumed was the tires because as i slowed, the noise slowed and then stopped. i got to my destination only a few minutes away and checked the tires to find that the furthest interior 1 inch of tire tread of my right tire had been ripped off and exposed a portion of the steel radial. the remainder of the tread of the right tire was in tact, and had about 1/4 inch of tread, indicating to me that the tires were not worn down at all. i had 33,000 miles on the car, nearly all freeway. i believe that the tires make contact with the inside of the wheel wells when you attempt to turn as tight as possible, as in making a u-turn. i base this on my recalling making sharp u-turns and hearing a rubbing/grinding sound coming from the tires. i went to the lexus dealership in glendale, ca, and informed the service department of my belief and showed them the tires. they stated that the tires were not drivable (which was obvious) but that it was just normal wear-and-tear. i then showed them the remaining tread on the tires and their excuse was that the alignment must be off and causing that part of the tire to wear quicker. they rejected my demand that they replace the tires on grounds that the car had a design defect. i was forced to buy replacement tires at my expense.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

i bought my car since 2007 on feb, have no idea why the passenger seat belt always off when my girlfriend sitting in my car. i did bring it back to lexus but they said no problem......the past 3 and a half years i don't feel comfortable to let my family sitting in my car cause i don't know what going on with the passenger seat belt sign.

Reported in: CALGARY 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262475

AIR BAGS

i bought my car since 2007 on feb, have no idea why the passenger seat belt always off when my girlfriend sitting in my car. i did bring it back to lexus but they said no problem......the past 3 and a half years i don't feel comfortable to let my family sitting in my car cause i don't know what going on with the passenger seat belt sign.

Reported in: CALGARY 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262475

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl*the contact owns a 2007 lexus is250. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. when she restarted the engine the vehicle's spped would not exceed 5mph. the contact was forced to drive onto the emergency lane. the vehicle was towed to a lexus dealer who confirmed that the fuel rail pressure censor failed . the part was removed and replaced with a new one under warranty. after the vehicle was repaired, the vehicle stalled once again. the dealer was contacted once again and they stated that it was a misfire. there was no repairs performed the second time. the failure mileage was 81,418 and the current mileage was 82,707.

Reported in: FULLERTIN CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262375

WHEELS

lexus is250 wheel rims leak air and could cause a injury.

Reported in: TEXARKANA TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i have an is 250 lexus, 2007. i purchased the car on october of 2006. since my purchase, the car jumped back and forwards when the air conditioner was started and sometimes it shake when i stopped on a red light or a stop signal. i have complained about this issue many times but the dealer said that the computer do not detects the problem. last month (july 22, 2010), i was driving my car on the highway and it unexpectedly decelerates and began to shake. i was unable to drive faster than certain miles. also, the vsc light came on. my car has been in the dealer for a month right now and they do not have a final and conclusive diagnosis of what caused the incident and how to fix it. further, i know other persons who this problem was occurred twice, so i expect it to occur again. momentarily, they indicated that the problem was caused because of an accumulation of coal in the valves but they are still making tests to the car. the people from toyota have not been available to speak with me although i have requested so, and i have met in many occasions with dealer¿s representatives (they have indicated that they do not have to speak with me). i understand that the fact that the vehicle unexpectedly decelerates while in the highway is a major safety problem that should be taken care of by toyota. i may have caused an accident because of the unexpected speed problem. this car is not safety and something must be done. moreover, when toyota is hiding it's responsibility.

Reported in: AGUAS BUENAS PR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262675

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

we have returned 2007 lexus is 250 4 times to dealer for stalling while on highway. dangerous scenario. each time the service center stated the car was fixed only to get back on highway and again it stalls. the last two times the car would not go over 5 mph within 24 hours of when car was returned to us. the last three trips to lexus have been within the last 2 weeks. i don't think lexus has a grasp of why their cars are stalling.

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262572

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 lexus is250. the contact stated that the accelerator pedal recall (09v388000) was performed. the contact stated that when driving, if his foot was lightly on the brake pedal and he depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not accelerate or move forward. the vehicle was taken back to the dealership where the contact was told that there was nothing they could do to assist. the contact had not spoken with the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was approximately 47,000. the failure mileage was 46,523.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262475

TIRES

2007 is lexus less then 40,000 mi car purchased brand new, tires keep going bad on them purchased the car brand new.2009 was told by lexus car needed a new set of tires because tread was running low, with no reason as to why it happened.got the new set of tires.summer 2010 driving on hwy tires came off car (front pass tire) had to replace tire, lexus said probably lost air and came off, about 3-4 months later, same thing happened again. lexus said needed new tire again and that was it. purchased the new tire again, now the rear right tire is doing the same. somethings not right with these tires keep taking to lexus they are not doing a through search to check the problem out. went to goodyear since that's who made the tires, they said it needs new sealing and if lexus would have looked they would have known that. this is very scary to drive this car at this time with this issue steady happening. lexus outta be ashamed of themselves. i hate this lemon i have because i keep money into it and it keeps having issues.

Reported in: WOODBRIDGE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

i was in a car accident a 4-car pile up. i was first rear ended by a chevy tahoe. he shoved me into the car in front of me and then they hit the car in front of them. my entire front was severely damaged to the point my car is totaled. the back end of my car was severely damaged as well. the airbags did not deploy. i was in a 2007 lexus is250.

Reported in: LAGUNA NIGUEL CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTHBK262375

SEATS

driver's seat fell to bottom most position (vertically) with a loud pop. the car was waiting at a stop light. the same thing happened 3 months later while driving down the highway.

Reported in: HAYWARD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262872

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

headlights completely shut off while driving my 2007 lexus is250. this has happened a total of 4 times since i purchased the car 5 months ago. i had to switch headlights off and back on again in order for them to work.

Reported in: OCEANSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

headlights completely shut off while driving my 2007 lexus is250. this has happened a total of 4 times since i purchased the car 5 months ago. i had to switch headlights off and back on again in order for them to work.

Reported in: OCEANSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on 3/5/11 at approximately 8:30 am, i was in a parking lot traveling at about 5 mph in drive with my right foot lightly applying the brake when the brakes seemed not to hold as they should and the engine suddenly increased to 4500 - 5500 rpm. i applied increased force to the brake pedal, placed the gear shift into park, and noted the rpms climbing above 5500. i then pressed the start/stop button and the engine stopped. this episode occurred on dry, smooth asphalt on a clear, cold (30 degree) day. the engine was at normal operating temperature, initially running at near idle (in the parking lot), with the gear shift in drive, cruise control off, radio, cd, a/c, defroster were all off. heat and fan were on with interior temp set at 74 degrees. this episode has not repeated as of the filing of this report (4 days post-event). note: i was wearing "sneakers", not any type of oversized winter boots. the car mats had been previously replaced by the dealer as a result of an earlier recall; no additional mats were in place. all required maintenance, up to and including 36,000 miles, has been performed by the dealer.

Reported in: ASHLAND MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262375

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

on 3/5/11 at approximately 8:30 am, i was in a parking lot traveling at about 5 mph in drive with my right foot lightly applying the brake when the brakes seemed not to hold as they should and the engine suddenly increased to 4500 - 5500 rpm. i applied increased force to the brake pedal, placed the gear shift into park, and noted the rpms climbing above 5500. i then pressed the start/stop button and the engine stopped. this episode occurred on dry, smooth asphalt on a clear, cold (30 degree) day. the engine was at normal operating temperature, initially running at near idle (in the parking lot), with the gear shift in drive, cruise control off, radio, cd, a/c, defroster were all off. heat and fan were on with interior temp set at 74 degrees. this episode has not repeated as of the filing of this report (4 days post-event). note: i was wearing "sneakers", not any type of oversized winter boots. the car mats had been previously replaced by the dealer as a result of an earlier recall; no additional mats were in place. all required maintenance, up to and including 36,000 miles, has been performed by the dealer.

Reported in: ASHLAND MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262375

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

issues with lexus is250 service recall reagarding insufficient tightening of the fuel pressure sensor, after service noticed faint smell of gas inside air cabin on different occasions.

Reported in: MEMPHIS TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

compartment of where the cabin air filter is for the 2007 lexus is 250, a bolt is rusting and the dealership acknowledges the fact but fails to fix the issue. they claim that this is common for the bolt to rust.

Reported in: ANNISTON AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

repeatedly, while driving at night, my headlights will unexpectedly turn off. i have to then turn the headlight switch completely off and on again to get the headlights to turn back on.

Reported in: SYLMAR CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262875

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

repeatedly, while driving at night, my headlights will unexpectedly turn off. i have to then turn the headlight switch completely off and on again to get the headlights to turn back on.

Reported in: SYLMAR CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262875

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

my headlights on my 2007 lexus is250 turn off while driving. my car has done this for the past 2 years, anywhere from once a night to 3-5 times in one trip. they will come back on if you turn the light switch off then back on. i brought my car into the dealership and they told me that my bulbs were out (2 years ago) and they replaced both bulbs for about $650.00. the lights continued to turn off. i brought my car and was told there was nothing they could do.

Reported in: CONROE TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

COMMUNICATIONS:BACK UP ALARM

back up camera malfunction sometimes put in reverse. the screen goes blank with some color lines going all over the screen.

Reported in: SF CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262072

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

back up camera malfunction sometimes put in reverse. the screen goes blank with some color lines going all over the screen.

Reported in: SF CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262072

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2007 lexus is250 headlamps sporadic intermittent failure to stay on and it can only be reactivated by turning the inside cabin headlamp switch on/off to keep it to stay on for an unpredictable several minutes of use. i've replaced the xenon bulbs several times already but the failure persists to happen.

Reported in: FRESNO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262972

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

while driving my vehicle my lights will just turn off. sometimes just the left, sometimes just the right and sometimes both at the same time. when i turn the light switch off and then back on they come back on and stay on. i've seen numerous complaints. changing the lightbulbs does not work.

Reported in: TRACY CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus is250. the contact stated that the passenger side headlight would flicker on and off before finally failing altogether. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the bulb. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 54,000. the vin was not available.

Reported in: CAMDEN SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

the car makes a lot of creaking noises and has been tried to be fixed several times and never gets the problem solved. now car creaks and rattles at 10 mph. sound coming from the a-pillar and warranty does not cover.

Reported in: MISSOURI CITY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262272

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

at approximately 40,000 mi. my 2007 lexus is 250 developed a problem of stalling, shaking, misfiring and the vsc light, traction skid light and check engine lights all come on. the dealership initially tried to tell me that the gas cap was not on tight (not true) and then they tried to tell me that just turning the lights off would fix the problem (also not true). after i insisted that the problem was serious and dangerous, the technician drove the car home and had the same problem that i had been experiencing. finally, the dealership decided that carbon had built up on the valves and that was causing the engine to misfire and all the lights to come on. the dealership sent the valves to a shop and had them cleaned and ground down. the service manager told me that there was a design flaw and this is what lexus told them to do to fix it. now, here i am at 81,000 miles and the same thing happened again yesterday with the car shaking, stalling, misfiring and the vsc light, traction skid light and check engine lights coming on. it has been another 40,000 miles and the carbon has built up again. i have read on the internet that many other people have had the same problem.

Reported in: NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262375

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

at approximately 40,000 mi. my 2007 lexus is 250 developed a problem of stalling, shaking, misfiring and the vsc light, traction skid light and check engine lights all come on. the dealership initially tried to tell me that the gas cap was not on tight (not true) and then they tried to tell me that just turning the lights off would fix the problem (also not true). after i insisted that the problem was serious and dangerous, the technician drove the car home and had the same problem that i had been experiencing. finally, the dealership decided that carbon had built up on the valves and that was causing the engine to misfire and all the lights to come on. the dealership sent the valves to a shop and had them cleaned and ground down. the service manager told me that there was a design flaw and this is what lexus told them to do to fix it. now, here i am at 81,000 miles and the same thing happened again yesterday with the car shaking, stalling, misfiring and the vsc light, traction skid light and check engine lights coming on. it has been another 40,000 miles and the carbon has built up again. i have read on the internet that many other people have had the same problem.

Reported in: NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262375

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

while driving the headlights on my 2007 is250 will just go off. most of the time it is the left one, occasionally the right one will go out. i have to turn the lights off and right back on, then they will stay on. this has been happening intermittently for a couple of years. it happens more frequently now, several times each week. the dealer says that the bulb is going out and needs to be replaced,going out for a couple of years? really. i would have believed that if i had not seen so many complaints regarding the same thing. i was told by the dealer the bulbs would be replaced under the warranty but not the extended warranty. i have around 45,000 or 46,000 miles.

Reported in: W DUNDEE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262X75

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

while driving the headlights on my 2007 is250 will just go off. most of the time it is the left one, occasionally the right one will go out. i have to turn the lights off and right back on, then they will stay on. this has been happening intermittently for a couple of years. it happens more frequently now, several times each week. the dealer says that the bulb is going out and needs to be replaced,going out for a couple of years? really. i would have believed that if i had not seen so many complaints regarding the same thing. i was told by the dealer the bulbs would be replaced under the warranty but not the extended warranty. i have around 45,000 or 46,000 miles.

Reported in: W DUNDEE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHCK262X75

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus is250. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the headlights turned off independently without any warnings. the contact mentioned he had to park and restart the vehicle to get the lights to turn on. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was awaiting diagnosis. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileages was 103,000.

Reported in: ARLINGTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTHBK262272