Lexus IS owners have reported 35 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering is loose (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The steering system on my Lexus Is 350 f sport malfunctioned while driving at high speeds on the highway. Specifically, the steering wheel locked up and would not allow me to turn, which made it extremely difficult and dangerous to control the vehicle. Read details...
While driving on a straight line, most of the time when trying to make a normal correction it would feel like the steering wheel Is caught on a magnet and I needed to tug the steering loose. This causes me to loose control of the car for few seconds to correct the steering. Read details...
As I just exited the highway and pulled into the parking lot of my work, the steering wheel suddenly froze. I was about to park in an open spot, so the speed of the car was very low. As I was reversing into the spot, the steering wheel jammed and would not turn. Read details...
First started with steering getting stuck a bit while changing lanes now the electric rack and pinion makes noise steering left and right while parking in and out also while driving. Read details...
The problem Is a previous TSB on Lexus's website called 9lc special service campaign for the electric power steering link assembly. The steering Is very unsafe with random wandering between lanes and Is very notchy with rapid movement once a certain angle Is reached. Read details...