Table 1 shows one common service brakes related problems of the 2007 Lexus IS250.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems |
There is an electronic computer that controls the abs brakes on Toyota/Lexus and if it goes bad it can cause you to lose your brakes! my wife and I almost crashed! when the brakes went out, they felt squishy and check engine light, vsc, lights went on. Then the brakes got real sensitive, I either got it to come to screeching stop in traffic or barely come inches from rear ending the car in front of us.
On Feb. 6,2010 @10:00am driving on my residential street, at a speed between 25 to 35 mph. I was coming to a stop sign on my street . As I began to brake to stop at the sign, which was a three way stop. My car at first seem to slide due to the snowy road a slippery condition. As I further hit the brakes, the car accelerated through the stop sign across the street over the curb onto the sidewalk and into my neighbors yard. I was within 25 to 50 feet of hitting my neighbors house. This incident happened so fast and without any warning that something was wrong. Since this happened I took my car to classic Lexus and the service department gave my Lexus a full inspection and no incident of this nature has happened since 2-6-10. The incident left me completely shaken and nervous for several weeks. I have just this day been able to sit down and put my words of the incident on this paper.
Two compaints on my Lexus Is250: 1) purchased car in January 2007, and immediately had brake concerns. Returned to dealer two times and was informed that there was no problem. Brakes began to screech around 15k miles, returned to dealer. This time the brakes were replaced. Now at 20k miles and brakes are an issue again. This time they feel spongy and not cosistent when brake pedal is applied. Item 2) last night I got into my car to leave. I entered my car, sat down and closed door, when all of a sudden I heard a noise and the rear windshield completely shattered. It was unbelievable. I had nothing against the glass and have never put any pressure on it. The glass continued to shatter into the car.
Purchased car in Feb 2008 from Lexus of pembroke pines FL, and immediately had brake concerns. Returned to dealer and was informed that there was no problem. Brakes began to screech consistently everytime the vehicle would brake. Around 13k miles, returned to dealer. This time the brakes were replaced. This time they feel spongy and not consistent when brake pedal is applied brakes continued to screech as I backup and brake at traffic lights I figured the noise was due to the brakes being brand new. I noticed a large amount of heat coming from the passenger front brake area, when I looked down my entire rotor was bright red like it was on fire. I have two small children that I transport to and from school everyday and this defect in the braking system is unacceptable and could cause a major accident.