2006 Lexus IS 250 Electronic stability control Problems

“I took my vehicle in to a Lexus dealership on march 15, 2013 because the engine has powered down while driving & the check engine and vsc indicators came on simultaneously, the car is also idling hard. I had the vehicle inspected and it was found to misfire by the technicians at the dealership. I was told that this is a massive recall and that my parts will not come in for eight months. I am afraid to drive my vehicle which is why I brought it to the dealership and do not understand why the company will not loan me a vehicle while this manufacturing defect is corrected.”

“I own a 2006 Lexus is250 and there is a problem that I cannot see to handle nor the dealer can handle. The problem with the car is that when I'm going over 60 to 65 MPH the check engine light blinks and the vsc light comes on. The car does not accelerate and just the RPM would go up. I took the car in to the dealer with extended warranty in hand on 4 now 5 different occasions and everytime I'm hearing different stories. Here is the list. * may 22, 2009: 60,000 mile service done.* sept 6, 2009: took the car in for check vsc & check engine . …”

“Solenoids in my car is causing my car to go into limp mode due to the fact that Lexus states transmission fluid never needs to be changed is now having me buying a new transmission because the solenoids are bad and is stuck in 3rd gear.”

“The contact owns a 2006 Lexus IS 250. While driving 35 MPH, the engine and the vehicle stability control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle became harder to control. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the pistons ring sets needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.”