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2007 Lexus IS 250 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
5%of 213 total for the year
Median mileage
63,850miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Lexus IS 250, 5% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,850 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Engine light comes on and the car stalls or cuts off. The vsc light and traction light is on also. There's a burning smell that happens often. In addition my acceleration pedal causes me issues also which has put a whole in mat by getting stuck from time to time.”

NHTSA complaint #11101067, filed 2018-06, 90,000 miles

“My husband was driving on I 295 in maryland, when the car suddenly shutdown. He stated he was going approximately 55 miles per hour and was fortunate enough to be able to maneuver from the middle lane to the side of the road. This is not the first time the vehicle shutdown completely. The previous incidents occurred after stopping at a stop sign or signal. The vehicle has been to the Lexus dealership in maryland for repairs, but each time(at least 4 now) within a 6-7 days, the vehicle shuts down. …”

NHTSA complaint #10765347, filed 2015-09, 77,850 miles

“Sitting still in a parking lot. Just started the car. Led lights stopped working on speedometer and RPM. Then I tried to touch my GPS and it stopped recognizing my touch. Traveling down the road, my headlights go out and I turn the light switch off and back on and my headlights come back on. Two years later (present time), my headlights still go off while driving or sitting still very frequently. My LED lights are still not working and I ended up purchasing another GPS screen and had an auto electrician install it for me. …”

NHTSA complaint #10744982, filed 2015-07, 120,000 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10322712, filed 2010-03, 65 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10384081, filed 2011-02, 47,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015425%
2014926%
2012424%
201113%
201013%
200924%
200886%
2007105%
200684%

Other parts of the 2007 Lexus IS 250

Body and structure
59 complaintsAir bags
52 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsTires
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Lexus IS 250

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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