Power Train Problems of Lexus IS250

Lexus IS250 owners have reported 21 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's noises during shifting (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Lexus IS250

The Power Train problem

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Lexus Is250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated prior to responding. The contact stated that the failure was most evident after stopping at a traffic light and then attempting to drive from being   Read details...

The Noises During Shifting problem

The contact owns a 2008 Lexus is 250. The contact stated that the engine would not idle and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle made abnormal noises when shifted into gear. Prior to this failure, the vehicle was remedied per NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v647000 (fuel system, gasoline)   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

Lexus Is250. Drive shaft came off. I had an accident on inter-state 75/85 north bound in downtown atlanta around exit 248b. The front driver side wheel came off in the middle of highway. I did not hit any car except the broken tire hit concrete wall and stopped against concrete wall.   Read details...

The Transmission Shudder problem

The contact owns a 2009 Lexus Is250. The contact stated when driving at approximately 15 to 65 mph, the vehicle would abnormally jerk and shake when the transmission was shifting gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure could not be duplicated.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

The transmission slips on reverse. It does not traverse unless I driven 30 minutes and going 40 amd higher, the rpms start at 4k then 5k amd keeps getting higher. The engines wants to stall from time to time. The suspension is hard, even after changing the shocks   Read details...




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