2008 Lexus IS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,923miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Lexus IS, 4% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,923 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.
“After driving through a deeper puddle on the road my electron power steering started to work intermittently and after stopping briefly to buy some snacks, my electronic power steering quit completely. It now no longer works at all, and the only way to steer it IS with manual (very heavy) steering. It has been sitting in the driveway for the past 3 weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #11253961, filed 2019-09, 147,000 miles“Got a airbag light on when I started my car this morning. Everything IS intact. Was reading forums about it. Says this problem IS very common. Please let me know I did not take a picture. But if needed I can take a picture and send it to you.”
NHTSA complaint #11396356, filed 2021-02, 62,846 miles“While driving on a straight line, most of the time when trying to make a normal correction it would feel like the steering wheel IS caught on a magnet and I needed to tug the steering loose. This causes me to loose control of the car for few seconds to correct the steering.”
NHTSA complaint #10593530, filed 2014-05, 59,998 miles“The contact owned a 2008 Lexus IS350. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel began to turn to the left independently and crashed into a parked vehicle. The contact’s vehicle rolled over and landed on its roof before stopping. None of the air bags deploy upon impact. A bystander assisted the contact to exit the vehicle by breaking the front passenger side window with his foot. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact sustained bruising on her face and body. A police report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11445082, filed 2021-12, 95,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 17% |
| 2017 | 2 | 18% |
| 2015 | 2 | 22% |
| 2011 | 1 | 7% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 11 | 9% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2003 | 1 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus IS
24 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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