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SteeringPart report

2009 Lexus IS Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 40 total for the year
Median mileage
500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Lexus IS, 3% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 500 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.

“Very poor handling and loss of control of car on turns, especially when there IS a change in grade along the turn or curve. Difficulty maintaining control of car when pavement IS uneven on curves as in construction areas.”

NHTSA complaint #10312725, filed 2010-02, 500 miles

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020117%
2017218%
2015222%
201117%
201025%
200913%
200844%
2007119%
200686%
200318%
200218%

Other parts of the 2009 Lexus IS

Other or unknown
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology