2007 Lexus IS Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 22%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2007 Lexus IS, 22% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Melting dashboard - can simply stick a fingernail in it and it leaves an indentation. I noticed that others have complained of this problem also. It's also very sticky anywhere along the leather on the doors and dashboard. Also, my car IS only 7 years old and a year ago the touch screen went out. I cannot use the GPS at all. Apparently the cost IS about $1,000 to fix this. Seems rediculous that this would happen after only 7 years. This should be guaranteed for life!”
NHTSA complaint #10622009, filed 2014-08, 50,000 miles“Lexus knows about and will not fix the 1st generation of direct fuel injection on the is250/350 engines model years 2006-2013. Lexus claims to me that when in cold climates the fuel will condense on cylinder walls and then contaminate the oil. This running rich problem then causes the engine computer to trip or present failure codes and then deactivating the vehicle stability control safety functions that are needed when the car IS driven in cold climates. …”
NHTSA complaint #11375382, filed 2020-11, 100,000 miles“The dash and side panels get extremely sticky and. Have an odor that affects vision while driving not to mention the glare from the dash. Toyota and Lexus are aware of the problem as there was a class action lawsuit against them that was dismissed once they agreed to take care of the problem. They failed to follow thru leaving approximately 3.5 million vehicles with the problem. I have spoken to Lexus with their attitude being not a thing are they willing to do.”
NHTSA complaint #11354652, filed 2020-09, 100,000 miles“The dashboard of the car becomes sticky and shiny when under the sun. This creates glare on the windshield of the car and IS so bright that it makes it hard to see the road during the daytime.”
NHTSA complaint #11318543, filed 2020-03, 115,000 miles“The rubbery parts of the dash board and door panels are melting away. Frequently when they get touched, part of them get wiped away. The dash board IS very sticky!”
NHTSA complaint #11257290, filed 2019-09, 60,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 33% |
| 2017 | 2 | 18% |
| 2015 | 1 | 11% |
| 2014 | 3 | 25% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 3 | 17% |
| 2011 | 2 | 13% |
| 2010 | 5 | 12% |
| 2009 | 10 | 25% |
| 2008 | 24 | 24% |
| 2007 | 27 | 22% |
| 2006 | 24 | 17% |
| 2004 | 5 | 50% |
| 2003 | 1 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2007 Lexus IS
46 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
6 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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