Steering Problems of Lexus IS

Lexus IS owners have reported 36 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 (28 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.


Recently reported Steering problems of Lexus IS

The Steering problem

I have a stick dashboard and it’s impairing my vision to see out of front windshield. Lexus did have a recall, but it expired. However, I’m still in danger while driving because of glare.   Read details...

The Steering Is Loose problem

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...

The Steering Wheel problem

Intermittent problem - car occasionally pulls to either side, right or left, when applying brakes. A video recording of the latest incident, which occurred on 7/29/11, showing the steering wheel spinning 90 degrees to the left when brakes were applied at a speed of approximately 10 mph while   Read details...

The Steering Is Tight problem

Steering wheel Is hard to turn while driving/ parking and sometimes freezes on the highway in a run as if something Is holding on to it like a magnet, and you have to pull on it real hard to get it back under control .   Read details...

The Power Steering Light On problem

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...




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