2006 Lexus IS 250 engine problems

Filed Jun 11, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · CA

Solenoids in my car is causing my car to go into limp mode due to the fact that lexus states transmission fluid never needs to be changed is now having me buying a new transmission because the solenoids are bad and is stuck in 3rd gear.

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 135,000 miles · CA

Hi when I am driving a strong odor comes into cab smells like rotten eggs and fuel its very over powering while driving I have talked to mechanics and they cant figure out what it is or where it comes from. I have read on forums and it is a common issue with this model

Filed Jan 13, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · NC

The transmission on my car has issues jerking when in gear and stopping when in use. I took my car to a certified lexus dealer and they could not repair it. I'm sure because it was no longer under warranty. I took it to a transmission machanic and I bought a 2006 is250 used transmission from a car that was totaled that had less miles and was totaled because the frame was bent because it was rear ended. In less than a year same problem transmission again! I spent $4500 the first go around I couldn't afford that again. I had to buy another car for what I paid to repair the lexus. I've checked for recalls yeah my dash has melted and all of the other recalls! I can't get those corrected!! I'm starting a class action lawsuit!!! I've spent to much money on a high class toyota that has more problems than its worth!!!!

Filed Jul 14, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 100,000 miles · CA

Automatic transmission. When slowing to a stop or anytime (everytime) the car needs to auto downshift from 2nd to 1st the car hard shifts and the entire car jerks really hard causing almost whiplash. This is a widely discussed issue with is and gs models on many forums. New ecu units needed each time costing thousands.

Filed Jun 5, 2018 · Engine · 118,000 miles · FL

Rattling sound at startup

Filed Oct 31, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 125,350 miles · CA

Vsc and engine light are on. Inside of car smells like exhaust is coming through. Steering seems to be impaired

Filed Aug 14, 2017 · Engine · 110 miles · NY

The car was shaking and would not excelerate over 40mph. It was brought in to lexus of pohanka in december of 2016. They performed a top engine clean. The car started having the same issues in the beginning of 2017. I called lexus customer service and opened a case as I was told there was a recall on a manufacturing defect of the pistons. I had paid $1500.00 for the work performed. I was told a should have received a letter in regard to this problem. Lexus was calling it a customer support program. I never received the letter but repeatedly ask le us to reimburse me and solve the piston misfire. I have all of my emails to support my case. Lexus stopped replying to them. The car at this point is still shaking and the engine light is flashing. We have been instructed by lexus in the past not to drive when light is flashing. At this time I do not know where to turn. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am aware that many of these models and others have had the work performed or new engines.

Filed Aug 2, 2017 · Engine · 40,000 miles · MO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus is 250. While the contact's daughter was driving approximately 20 MPH, the check engine and vehicle stability control indicators illuminated, as well as other unknown warning indicators. The vehicle lost power and began to emit a burning odor from under the hood. The driver examined the vehicle and noticed fluid underneath the vehicle. The lexus of milwaukee dealer diagnosed that the fuel rail on one side of the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 170731228. The contact was informed that the vehicle had received a recall repair for a corroded fuel rail in 2010. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 158,000 miles · FL · 1 injury

Takata recall, car raditor hose busted without any notice while hood was open which cause burn to passenger, let the car sit for an over an hour before the car was brought to an shop where the car was tested an head gasket was blowed

Filed Apr 1, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · AL

I have a unsafe vehicle that is dangerous for myself and the public. The dealership has fail to take responsibility for the problem. There is a recall for the problem and it was extended as well. ( carbon buildup) . The registration history on the vehicle is very strange, it does not seem to be accurate, I believe this vehicle was a defect and the dealership has tampered the vehicle to cover the history. The vehicle service history has been purge and deleted for unknown reason. I am getting different answers and no help with the problem. It has cause me a lot of distress and concern, I have spent thousands of dollars trying to make it safe but from research this is a common defect for this particular vehicle and it can not be repaired. Here are few links : http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/570722-taking-car-in-to-do-tsb-carbon-recalls.html http://www.torquenews.com/1083/lexus-is250-gs300-carbon-build-what-you-need-know https://reports.carproof.com/main?id=9yckb+xxv2xt/llcdrpmg/b2twviuj4y