2007 Lexus IS 250 Engine Problems

“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.”

“At start up, the car rattles. After several complaints to the dealer several other fixes have been done. One fix was to replace the piston rings under recall. I have now started to record all car starts with a camera. In doing so I was able to get the rattle on video. Upon showing this to my service advisor and his superior, they said it had something to do with the cam. Several times before I was told, oh it is no big deal. A cam issue is a very big deal, and now I am being told that the vvt is causing the cam and cam sprocket to shake. …”

“Lexus is250 crank loud noise sounds like the car is going to explode. Lexus is aware of a camshaft gear problem and has recalled same or similar parts in other Lexus model vehicles due to safety issues. They also have an updated part available to remedy this problem but refuse a recall in this model”

“The transmission slips on reverse. It does not traverse unless I driven 30 minutes and going 40 amd higher, the rpms start at 4k then 5k amd keeps getting higher. The engines wants to stall from time to time. The suspension is hard, even after changing the shocks”

“This vehicle went into the Lexus dealership for a recall on the fuel system. After receiving it back from the dealership, the vehicle shuts off completely without notice. The vehicle has been back to the dealership for repairs and each time it is returns, within a week the vehicle shuts down. As of october, the dealership has received almost $8000.00 for repairs. This vehicle is becoming a death trap. It would shut down after stopping at a stop light or stop sign, but the last two times, it has shut off while driving. Once on the interstate. …”