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SteeringPart report

2009 Lexus LS Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
16,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Lexus LS, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 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.

“I was driving and my steering locked up and my check VSC light came on, and check power steering system came on and told me to check with dealer.If someone can please contact me ASAP would be wonderful and appreciated..Thank you”

NHTSA complaint #11445540, filed 2021-12, 16,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201817%
2016120%
2011111%
2010113%
200918%
200737%
200616%

Other parts of the 2009 Lexus LS

Engine
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Lexus LS

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