2006 Lexus IS 250: engine failure

5 of the 189 complaints about the 2006 Lexus IS 250 describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 50,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 16 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2008
2
2007
2
2006
5

What owners say

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 Mar 4, 2015 · Engine · 105,000 miles · PA

My is 250 had a recall/tsb for a severe engine problem that involved rebuilding the entire engine. They performed this in 2013. Barely 1 year later I experienced the same problem, I brought it back to the dealer and was told they could not replicate the issue. 2 weeks ago the problem happened again so I brought it back to the dealer, now they inform me the car needs a new engine and is going to cost over 4000 dollars for a fix they did not perform correctly the first time.

Filed Aug 7, 2012 · Steering · 50,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus is-250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the power steering failed. As a result, the steering wheel seized and became increasingly difficult to turn in any direction. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had received repairs for the power steering failure before. The dealer was contacted who advised to have the vehicle towed to their location in order to have it diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2010 · Brakes · 106,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus is 250. The contact stated the brakes were making unusual noises and there was an abnormal increase in stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the rear brake pads were low and the caliper had seized. The vehicle was deemed as unsafe to drive and a loaner was provided. The contact received previous notification of an unknown recall but when contacting the manufacturer, his claim was denied. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 106,000. Updated 08/03/10. *lj according to the invoice, the right rear caliper had seized. Updated 09/22/10