2006 Lexus IS 250 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 10%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2006 Lexus IS 250, 10% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am the recipient of a minimum of (2) warranty enhancement program notices - zld regarding any cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards and front & rear interior door panels. The dealership has indicated to me that the parts are on national backorder yet I have been waiting for more than 20 months for this repair. The material is now falling off my car when the doors close and is also coming off on my hands and clothing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10889171, filed 2016-07, 50,000 miles“I have an is250 for four years. In the last few days, I have experienced a vsc and check engine lights on. The car looses power and can't be driven securely once this happens. This had caused almost two accidents for me on the expressway as I drive about 40 miles each way to my office on a daily basis. Due to this problem and the security risk, I took the car to the dealer to get the problem fixed. I paid $100 just to check the car. The dealer said the problem was related with the springs on the valves that probably needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10344041, filed 2010-07, 85,000 miles“Is 250 dash has melted and creates harsh glare and reflects into the windshield blocking the view out the front (see the attached picture in which the gooey surface of the dash is blocking the view of other vehicles on the road) when driving east or west towards the sun making it dangerous to drive. The problem is worst on hot days when the dash becomes more tacky, gooey, and reflective. The dash also seems to off gas and create a haze that builds on the windshield. …”
NHTSA complaint #10875912, filed 2016-06, 119,500 miles“Purchased car a year ago noticed that when it gets really hot the dash board and the door panels comes off if scraped with finger nails and the dash is very sticky.”
NHTSA complaint #11229387, filed 2019-07, 167,000 miles“Wife was driving on the interstate with the cruise on doing about 65 MPH, and she decided to pass a truck. She accellerated slightly, and the car suddenly floored to over 90 MPH and the RPM's went all the way up. She truned off the cruise, but it wouldn't slow down. She tried to brake, but the engine was still reving at the highest speed. She forced herself off into the grassy median and sat on the brake until she could jam the transmission into park and turn off the engine. Veh towed to Lexus dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10171756, filed 2006-10, 5,310 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10132778Jun 12, 2014TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 12, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Lexus IS 250
53 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Lexus IS 250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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