Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Lexus IS

Lexus IS owners have reported 27 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car accelerates on its own (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Lexus IS


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Lexus IS

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The digital tachometer lags and delays engine rpm feedback, which makes it difficult to safely monitor vehicle performance while accelerating.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Sudden acceleration when trying to stop   Read details...

The Accelerator Stuck problem

Accelerator stuck open and had to apply brakes which kept me moving forward in a skidding motion on freeway; luckily I didnt hit the person in front of me as I applied both feet on brake pedal sending the car skidding in a breaking pattern! accelerator finally released.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

May of 2009 - leased 09 Lexus Is250; having only driven it for about 1 week when entering the onramp of I-35 in texas, suddenly realized that car was accelerating out of control. The cruise control locked in by itself. Rpm was off the charts.   Read details...




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