Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2006 Lexus IS250.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
For 3-years we have complained to the dealership regarding the musty smell comming from the a/c vents. We were advised by the dealship to cut off the a/c before arriving home to allow the unit to drain. We also were advised to spray lysol into the outside cowl vents which did improve the odor but this a/c musty smell has always been an issue and is all over the internet. On 12/20/2011, we noticed water was apparently entering the passenger compartment. The carpet was wet and there was excessive moisture and water under carpet. Upon noticing this problem we scheduled an appointment with the dealership. I was advised that most likely, the a/c drain flap was stuck and correction for this defect required removal of the drain flap to allow the drain to flow and not back up and enter the passenger compartment. The dealer stated this defect has occurred before involving the Is250. Cost to correct this defect was $240 because the transmission had to be dropped to access the drain line. Removing the water/moisture and drying the carpet was estimated at $2k. Again, this obvious defect is all over the net and apparently well known by the dealership. All Lexus owners should be nofied by Lexus so all can avoid this potential health issue involving mold and the high cost of repair. If the water is not noticed and water continues to build up in the a/c and under the carpets serious mold related health issues could occur. I don't know how long our car leaked or backed up water but a musty smell for for the past 3-years has been not only offensive but dangerous considering the health hazards associated with mold here in florida. I respectfully submit that this defect should be addressed imediately.
Hvac evaporator drain blockage resulting in repeated flooded interior and carpet mold.
A young lady parked her 2006 is 250 Lexus,equipped with a "Smart key" system, in her attached garage which was on the ground floor of her three story townhouse. She exited the vehicle with the "key fob" on her person, but either inadvertently forgot to shut down the engine or pushed the start button in an effort to do so but was unsuccessful. The young lady did not realize the vehicle was running and after entering her townhouse from the garage placed the "key fob" on a table on the second floor. The young lady remained in her townhouse with the vehicle running in the garage until it ran out of gasoline and stopped. The young lady was subsequently found dead in her bathroom on the third floor. The death was determined to have been caused by carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of the vehicle having been left running in the garage. The vehicle lacked a "shut-down" switch to shut the engine off when unoccupied and inert for an interval of time and/or lacked an adequate aural warning that the "key fob" was being removed from the vehicle while it was running or the operator had exited the vehicle while the engine was running.
Wife was driving on the interstate with the cruise on doing about 65 mph, and she decided to pass a truck. She accellerated slightly, and the car suddenly "floored" to over 90 mph and the rpm's went all the way up. She truned off the cruise, but it wouldn't slow down. She tried to brake, but the engine was still reving at the highest speed. She forced herself off into the grassy median and sat on the brake until she could jam the transmission into park and turn off the engine. Veh towed to Lexus dealer. Tech couldn't figure out what was causing this, but after talking to Lexus headquarters, they found that the rubber car mat and the back of the accellerator somehow connected and forced the car to be "floored". You could not tell by looking at the mat that it was connected to the accellerator. My wife would of died if there had been another vehicle close to her. No accident or injury. I have no complaint with the dealer. They did everything they could to help.