2007 Lexus IS Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,110miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Lexus IS, 5% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,110 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 had issues when the car starts-up. It make a loud noise every morning going to work and also the A/C makes noises when its on. Took it to Lexus and they told me that they can not duplicate the noise and also say that they found some type of garage in the air filter. The noise IS still there, its a loud thump as if metal to metal impact. Like a steel hammer hitting another steel hammer.”
NHTSA complaint #10632472, filed 2014-09, 51,190 miles“I work for toyota/Lexus manu plant in ky. My vehicle started throwing a misfire code (p0304) and check engine light came on. My car was diagnosed by Lexus dealer as having carbon build up in engine (temporary repair will cost $600 to clean engine. Permanent repair that will eventually have to happen $15,000). Lexus did offer a csp on this issue and extended warranty on this issue but you could not go to the dealer and have it diagnosed until the check engine light came. The check engine light did not come on until it was out of warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11170814, filed 2019-01, 71,110 miles“Takata recall. I bought my car only two years ago after my first Lexus lasted me upwards of 350,000 miles. Keeping this in mind I found my 2007 is250. I was aware after buying the car (but 2 days outside of my dealership warranty *fishy*) about the passenger air bag recall. The dashboard situation IS harsh. There IS a very chemical smell coming from my dashboard, it feels and peels off like the foam under it. It gets ripped and torn to shreds from very little friction. I have read that some people became very congested and ill from this smell. It IS very pungent. …”
NHTSA complaint #11217382, filed 2019-06, 152,000 miles“Hello: I own a 2007 Lexus IS250. My vehicle has had an ongoing engine misfire issue and has run extremely rough. In addition, my SRS light and there is an issue with the driver's side knee air bag inflator connector. Finally, my dashboard, front and rear door panels have been sticky and melted over time when it is hot and there is no reason why this is occurring. The dashboard and door panels become glossy, crack and have broken off into pieces and the shine/gloss from the dashboard causes blinding while driving due to the reflection of the sun on the dashboard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11736572, filed 2026-05Related service bulletins
- 10179601Aug 5, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a…
- 10164328Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 20% |
| 2020 | 2 | 33% |
| 2017 | 2 | 18% |
| 2015 | 1 | 11% |
| 2014 | 3 | 25% |
| 2013 | 3 | 33% |
| 2012 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 13% |
| 2010 | 4 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 22 | 22% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 | 16 | 11% |
| 2003 | 3 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2007 Lexus IS
46 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Lexus IS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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