2007 Lexus IS 250 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2007 Lexus IS 250, 3% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,500 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“Vsc light, check engine light, traction control light all came on at the same time. Po303 cylinder 3 misfire detected. Have saw online many people complaining of the same problem. Engine is shaky during idle or shaky when its cold. Previous owned a 2009 Lexus is250 and had the same problem. Heard of some people saying Lexus dealers took cars in and had problem fixed as recall. Not finding any recalls for my car. My mechanic says its a good running car, but something doesn't feel right.”
NHTSA complaint #10851199, filed 2016-03, 130,000 miles“Takata recall. While driving the vehicle the lights will just go off or flicker. This can sometimes be corrected by turning the lights off then back on. This can happen while driving or idlelight bulbs have been replace and the problem still persist. Check vsc light on with no problems with the engine. Coke's on and off for years”
NHTSA complaint #11172390, filed 2019-01, 50,000 miles“Check engine, vsc, traction lights comes on as vehicle comes to a stop with a rough idle, and at times exhibits a temporary loss of power intermittently, while the vehicle is mobile/rolling. Lexus sent out a tsib letter to us owners for similar symptoms with possible diagnostic trouble codes(DTC): p0300-p0306. Further, according to Lexus corp. The check engine light may illuminate for reasons of unrelated condition. Lexus corporation suspects the cause of problem is carbon deposit accumulation in the intake valves and a replacement of piston ring set and or pistons may be indicated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10564478, filed 2014-02, 91,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Lexus IS 250. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the ESC warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to start the vehicle. In addition, while approaching a traffic light, the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vsc code was reset; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,800.”
NHTSA complaint #10970984, filed 2017-04, 170,800 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Lexus IS 250
59 complaintsAir bags
52 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 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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