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2008 Lexus IS 250 Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
9%of 125 total for the year
Median mileage
73,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Lexus IS 250, 9% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 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.

“The vsc warning light has been coming on and staying on since november 2017. I have read that many Lexus IS 250 cars are having the same issue. The car seems to be driving fine for now but there has to be a reason for the warning light. If so many other cars have this issue, I'm wondering if it's a manufacture error?? The warning lights comes on as soon as the engine starts and it does not go out.”

NHTSA complaint #11113499, filed 2018-07, 73,000 miles

“I contacted Lexus of savannah, ga. About my dash and door panels were dissolving/disintegrating and told that both items are on a recall list and that I would be put on a recall list to be put on their list to be repaired, that was in dec. 2014. I have been in contact with Lexus of savannah, ga. And cooperate headquarters numerous times since then and have been told that they didn't know when it would be repaired, last call to the headquarters was yesterday and was told the same. …”

NHTSA complaint #10955228, filed 2017-02, 1,000 miles

“Strong gas smell inside car.driving idiling at a stand stilland while car is then turned off after running also another problem related or not but showing up at the same time was a bad odor not the smell of gas but the smell of rotten eggs is present after the car excellerates the smell is strong and pungent inside vehicle also”

NHTSA complaint #11182688, filed 2019-02, 90,000 miles

“Takata recall recall was issued on may 2016, and no remedy has been given to owners yet. Also dashboard was recalled for replacement as they became sticky / melted and at times produce glare. Local Lexus dealer approved replacement in october 2015, and still have not received the dashboards for replacement. Contacted Lexus corporate directly, but did not receive any specific set time for the availability of the part.”

NHTSA complaint #10908949, filed 2016-09, 100,000 miles

“I have been experiencing this issue since I bought the car, Lexus keeps telling me that my engine is fine and they have tested it etc, however it comes to a dead stop and won't go I keep pressing the gas but it hesitates really bad close to be hit by oncoming cars on a daily basis.”

NHTSA complaint #11121961, filed 2018-08

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015638%
2014514%
2011310%
201038%
2009715%
2008119%
20072612%
20061810%

Other parts of the 2008 Lexus IS 250

Air bags
38 complaints
Body and structure
29 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Wheels
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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