Lexus IS owners have reported 38 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's instrument panel speedometer/odometer (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The vehicle Is experiencing a failure of the dual-zone hvac system where the passenger side consistently blows hot air while the driver side Is set to cold. This indicates a failure of the hvac blend door actuator (servo motor), which Is a known Issue for this model year. Read details...
Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Lexus Is 250. The contact stated that upon selling the vehicle, the new owner later informed the contact that it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy while the vehicle was undergoing a diagnostic test. The vehicle was a private sale. Read details...
Airbag light indicator Is on and Lexus insisted they replace the entire wiring harness for over 2k due to safety Issues. The price of this repair for an electrical fault Is obscene and Is a common Issue with this model of Lexus according to owner forums. Read details...
The dashboard Is cracked, melted, and sticky. I had to cover it up with a new material for cosmetic reason. Also, value of the car decreased by $1000 dollars for the damage. Second, there Is a lot of creaking in the car. Third, the alternator died at 120,00 miles. Read details...
The contact owns a 2017 Lexus Is 200 . The contact stated that while parked in the rain, water leaked into their dashboard causing the headlights to fail. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and where it was diagnosed as being a manufacturer defect. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...