Nine problems related to steering have been reported for the 2007 Lexus IS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Lexus IS based on all problems reported for the 2007 IS.
The dashboard melted again, I had the TSB in 2017 to replace the dash. It Is now again melted and obstructs your view by shining onto to the front windshield, obstructing the front view of the driver can cause impairment of vision and could lead to collision. The rear view mirror has black corrosion on it making it impossible to see clearly in the rearview and also obstructing your view which could cause an accident due to limited visibility when changing lanes. Sometimes when driving or parking the power steering locks the steering wheel in place intermittently, could not get it to happen at dealer but happened before and Is a severe road hazard( shows p/s in red on dash) dash lights vsc and traction control intermittently light up and go away. Obviously it Is a hazard if the steering locks up when driving. Lexus oem alloy wheels chipping, not a hazard but cosmetic and disappointing.
Unknown the airbag light continues to come on and off, also the check vsc keeps coming on. Not sure what the Issue Is. I feel unsafe and uncomfortable with this occurring!.
Power steering stopped working while backing out of a parking space in a parking garage in tampa, FL. It happened without a sound and without warning, and hasn't worked ever since.
The power steering goes out leaving driving a serious hazard. I have read this Is not uncommon in this model. Also, I was informed that it could lock up completely. This Is a serious safety Issue yet there Is not a recall. The car Is in motion when this happens on both city and highway.
While driving with my 4 year old in the car the power steering just stopped working at 45 mph. I was able to manhandle the steering to a safe place. However, this could have been tragic if my wife was driving this car.
There's a loud rubbing sound when I turn my wheel left or right when driving my car. I took it to a shop that only works on Toyota and Honda. They quoted me $3000. 00 to fix it. I couldn't reemeber what part exactly they were going to fix. I was more stunned than listening at that point. I certainly did not want to spend the money I don't have to get this taken care of. But it has been progressively getting worse. I was making a left hand turn on a busy street, and the steering wheel locked up. I almost slammed into a car in the lane next to me. I had to restart my car and apologise profusely to the driver that I almost wrecked into. I called the dealer and asked if there was a recall they knew of with the steering wheel. He said there wasn't. It's pretty dangerous to be driving this car. It's a shame to me that such a luxurious brand name would have this huge problem with something major like steering, and not have any type of answer as to why this electrical steering Is having this Issue. I did get comfort knowing that I'm not the only customer upset at Lexus for this. . .
Power sterring stoped working.
Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Lexus Is 250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or stopped the vehicle's power steering would suddenly lock up. The contact stated that the failure occurs often and that sometimes they are able to turn off then turn on the vehicle for the power steering to function properly, while, at other times they would have to have the vehicle towed home. The times they would need to tow the vehicle, it would take about 24 hours before the power steering would return to normal functionality. The contact contacted the dealership (ourisman Lexus of rockville located at 15501 frederick rd, rockville, MD 20855 phone number: 855-821-1390) who diagnosed the ecu and the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure persist. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated there were no recalls due to not enough complaints regarding the failure. The manufacture opened case numbers 1802260181 and 1812061696. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000. Gl.
Put car into drive out of parking space and steering was locked. Shortly after a few feet the steering wheel unlocked then experienced noticeable gradual increase in steering effort at low speeds when turning the steering wheel to complete left and right turns along with a rubbing sound. No warning or service lights!? ssc-9-lc.