2008 Lexus IS 250 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Lexus IS 250, 3% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 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.
“2008 Lexus IS 250. Car loses traction and control when braking over uneven surfaces. Have complained to Lexus since 1st week I owned the car, with no avail. Seems to be identical to problems reported for 2010 prius. Writing this to ask if complaints have been placed for this vehicle, or if it might be part of the investigation into the prius braking system?”
NHTSA complaint #10305501, filed 2010-02, 1,000 miles“8/31/10 Lexus 2008 IS 250 with 14k miles, trying to stop, brakes (ABS) pulsed very hard thump-thump-thump, dry pavement 30mph straight road. Next intersection applied brakes at 20mph steering pulled right then left as brakes were applied. Very scary-called dealer - got #roadside tow truck - in to service dept. Dealer ran computer diagnostics & test drove, no problems, did a nys safety inspection since it would expire soon. No problems detected , sent vehicle home. Driving home 10 miles from dealer - same pulling right/left when brakes applied. …”
NHTSA complaint #10353451, filed 2010-09, 14,000 miles“2008 Lexus is250. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake pad problems. The consumer stated when she picked her vehicle up from the dealer for routine service, they informed her she needed new brake pads and a rear caliper. The consumer stated she could understand the brakes, but she was shocked to find out, she needed a caliper, with only 49,000 miles on the vehicle. She was informed the caliper had seized. The consumer lodged a complaint. However, Lexus stated they would not cover the replacement of the caliper, because it was considered normal maintenance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10557785, filed 2014-01Related service bulletins
- 10134201Dec 2, 2014TechTip: Some models are equipped with front and rear wheels of different offsets or width. Wheel offset, defined as the distance between the wheel's centerline and the…
- 10205319Feb 21, 2013Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
- 10133849Feb 21, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus IS 250
38 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Lexus IS 250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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