2007 Lexus IS 250 Problems & Complaints

Most common 2007 Lexus IS 250 problems

• Body & structure~80,000 miles
  5928%
• Air bags~95,000 miles
  5224%
• Other / not specified~110,000 miles
  2612%
• Speed control & acceleration~35,000 miles
  2210%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~90,000 miles
  2210%
• Lights~85,000 miles
  199%
• Engine & cooling~55,000 miles
  188%
• Steering~140,000 miles
  105%
• Electrical system~78,000 miles
  105%
• Fuel & propulsion system~81,000 miles
  105%
• Wheels & tires~50,000 miles
  84%
• Stability & traction control~91,000 miles
  63%
• Brakes~21,000 miles
  42%
• Equipment & accessories~104,000 miles
  31%
• Transmission & drivetrain~91,000 miles
  31%
• Seat belts~63,000 miles
  10%
• Seats~18,000 miles
  10%
• Driver assistance~49,000 miles
  10%
• A/C & heater~78,000 miles
  10%
• Suspension~160,000 miles
  10%

Share of the 213 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Lexus IS 250 complaints by model year

Best IS 250 years: 2013, 2012, 2015. Years to avoid: 2007, 2006, 2008. Compare all years →

2007 Lexus IS 250 recalls (5)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2007 Lexus IS 250:

What 2007 Lexus IS 250 owners say

Body & structure all 59 →

Takata recall airbag did not inflate when hitting a brick wall head on. My car was in motion and was hit on the rear passenger side of the vehicle and fish tailed head on into wall and I sustained injuries.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lexus is200. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle in sunlight, the dashboard melted. The contact stated that the failure resulted in the dashboard having a shiny, causing the sunlight to be reflected which blocked the contact's eyesight. Lexus of roseville (300 automall dr, roseville, ca 95661, [phone]) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the warranty expired on the vehicle. The dashboard was previously covered however, the contact was not informed of the covered repair on prior maintenance visits. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that two letters regarding the melting dashboard was mailed to the contact. The contact stated that the letters were not received. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Air bags all 52 →

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Lexus IS 250. The contact fell asleep while driving 50 MPH. As a result, the vehicle rolled down a hill and crashed through two trees and a fence. A police report was filed. None of her air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v34000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lexus is250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, another driver crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The failure mileage was 130,000. ....updated 02-03-15 updated 02/18/15

Speed control & acceleration all 22 →

Tl 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.

Tl 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. The dealer concluded that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. Updated 05/13/10

2007 Lexus IS 250 engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.