Power Train Problems of Lexus IS

Lexus IS owners have reported 26 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Lexus IS

The Power Train problem

From time to time as im driving to either speed up or slow down, my car has no power and then within 2-3 seconds it hits hard back into gear. I researched it on line about other Lexus and it stated that the problem Is in the computer and it has a glitches in the system that needs to be   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Is350. The contact stated that he was informed that his vehicle was placed under NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000(airbags). The contact stated that once he was there, he was informed that there were several recalls on his vehicle(recalls unknown) and that repairs were   Read details...

The Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

When driving the the vsc and check engine light comes on. When I'I was driving, my vehicle got stuck in 3rd gear on the freeway. I had to slow down abruptly because my rpm's were high due to the fact that it was stuck in 3rd gear.   Read details...

The Clutch problem

Lexus Is300, 2005 5 speed. I bought this car brand new on June 2005. After 2900 miles the clutch had to be replaced by Lexus. They claim that I drive with the foot on the clutch pedal (which I don't). I have driven stick shift since I was in college over 30 years ago.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Check engine, vsc and trac off light comes on. Torque converter clutch solenoid transmission code.   Read details...




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