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2007 Lexus IS 250 Equipment Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 213 total for the year
Median mileage
90,750miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2007 Lexus IS 250, 2% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,750 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.

“I have complained to the Lexus dealership as well as sonic about this dashboard. My warranty was valid my first several complaints, pictures were taken by a Lexus rep and sent to corporate. At that time corporate denied complaint I personally called and a rep told me that they have received calls in regards to melting sticky dashboard and they having this problem with people that live in hot humid climate. I was in disbelief that the rep told that to me. …”

NHTSA complaint #10680738, filed 2015-02, 104,000 miles

“Complaints regarding 2007 Lexus IS 250: 1. Steering wheel sticks when turning to the right. This occurs 3-5 times per week and has almost caused several accidents and collisions. 2. When applying pressure on the brake, the car jumps forward and accelerates. This occurs 2-5 times per month. This has nearly caused me to rear end other cars on several occasions. 3. Car flutters and stalls when reversing. ( car is an automatic) car also flutters when stopped at a red light or stop sign. Car does this when its hot or cold. This occurs 5-10 times per month. …”

NHTSA complaint #10311582, filed 2010-02, 20,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Lexus IS 250. The contact stated that the interior of the vehicle became filled with water, covering the passenger and driver's side front and rear floorboards. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that the grommet from the air conditioning had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure.the failure mileage was 77,500.”

NHTSA complaint #10511327, filed 2013-05, 77,500 miles

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201413%
200854%
200742%
200642%

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 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology