2007 Lexus IS 250: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 1, 2019 · Engine, Suspension · 160,000 miles · FL

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

Filed Jun 11, 2018 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 90,000 miles · WI

Engine light comes on and the car stalls or cuts off. The vsc light and traction light is on also. There's a burning smell that happens often. In addition my acceleration pedal causes me issues also which has put a whole in mat by getting stuck from time to time.

Filed Apr 6, 2017 · Driver assistance · 170,800 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus is 250. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the ESC warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to start the vehicle. In addition, while approaching a traffic light, the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vsc code was reset; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,800.

Filed Oct 10, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 77,800 miles · MD

This vehicle went into the lexus dealership for a recall on the fuel system. After receiving it back from the dealership, the vehicle shuts off completely without notice. The vehicle has been back to the dealership for repairs and each time it is returns, within a week the vehicle shuts down. As of october, the dealership has received almost $8000.00 for repairs. This vehicle is becoming a death trap. It would shut down after stopping at a stop light or stop sign, but the last two times, it has shut off while driving. Once on the interstate. We are asking that something be done immediately, this car is unsafe to drive and the dealership continues to find other issues to make money, but has failed to repair the issue caused by the recall repair. Lexus headquarters has been notified. The maryland attorney general has been requested to intervene and assist us with this issue. Your help would truly be appreciated.

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Engine · 50,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus is 250. While driving 55 MPH, the engine stalled and failed to restart. The failure recurred once and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the engine failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 60,000 miles · VA

Upon starting the car the car shook and got a vsc and engine check light. Called the dealer right away and they said they would have to charge 100 to see what happened. Come to find. Out after the fact there was a voluntary notice put out by lexus on this issue which they have extended warranties for. This has already happened twice to me while driving and both times lexus will not fix it under warranty claiming it does not happen when they take it in. They will not fix the problem unless it occurs while their testing even though the notification indicating the issue is coming up. They have also claimed it is safe to drive although it does not seem safe to have a car randomly stall at any point of time. My research has shown that this is a common problem for consumers with this car. It is also understood that the fix would require a considerable amount of time to fix by lexus ( they would need to keep the car for a month). The cost associated with this is likely why they are hesitant to fix.

Filed Mar 26, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 40,000 miles · AR

At approximately 40,000 mi. My 2007 lexus is 250 developed a problem of stalling, shaking, misfiring and the vsc light, traction skid light and check engine lights all come on. The dealership initially tried to tell me that the gas cap was not on tight (not true) and then they tried to tell me that just turning the lights off would fix the problem (also not true). After I insisted that the problem was serious and dangerous, the technician drove the car home and had the same problem that I had been experiencing. Finally, the dealership decided that carbon had built up on the valves and that was causing the engine to misfire and all the lights to come on. The dealership sent the valves to a shop and had them cleaned and ground down. The service manager told me that there was a design flaw and this is what lexus told them to do to fix it. Now, here I am at 81,000 miles and the same thing happened again yesterday with the car shaking, stalling, misfiring and the vsc light, traction skid light and check engine lights coming on. It has been another 40,000 miles and the carbon has built up again. I have read on the internet that many other people have had the same problem.

Filed May 31, 2011 · Lights · 30,000 miles · TX

My headlights on my 2007 lexus is250 turn off while driving. My car has done this for the past 2 years, anywhere from once a night to 3-5 times in one trip. They will come back on if you turn the light switch off then back on. I brought my car into the dealership and they told me that my bulbs were out (2 years ago) and they replaced both bulbs for about $650.00. The lights continued to turn off. I brought my car and was told there was nothing they could do.

Filed Feb 23, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 47,000 miles · CA

Headlights completely shut off while driving my 2007 lexus is250. This has happened a total of 4 times since I purchased the car 5 months ago. I had to switch headlights off and back on again in order for them to work.

Filed Aug 24, 2010 · Engine · 45,000 miles · NV

We have returned 2007 lexus is 250 4 times to dealer for stalling while on highway. Dangerous scenario. Each time the service center stated the car was fixed only to get back on highway and again it stalls. The last two times the car would not go over 5 MPH within 24 hours of when car was returned to us. The last three trips to lexus have been within the last 2 weeks. I don't think lexus has a grasp of why their cars are stalling.

Filed Jul 6, 2010 · Fuel system · 81,418 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 lexus is250. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. When she restarted the engine the vehicle's spped would not exceed 5mph. The contact was forced to drive onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to a lexus dealer who confirmed that the fuel rail pressure censor failed . The part was removed and replaced with a new one under warranty. After the vehicle was repaired, the vehicle stalled once again. The dealer was contacted once again and they stated that it was a misfire. There was no repairs performed the second time. The failure mileage was 81,418 and the current mileage was 82,707.

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Steering · 20,000 miles · CA

Complaints regarding 2007 lexus is 250: 1. Steering wheel sticks when turning to the right. This occurs 3-5 times per week and has almost caused several accidents and collisions. 2. When applying pressure on the brake, the car jumps forward and accelerates. This occurs 2-5 times per month. This has nearly caused me to rear end other cars on several occasions. 3. Car flutters and stalls when reversing. ( car is an automatic) car also flutters when stopped at a red light or stop sign. Car does this when its hot or cold. This occurs 5-10 times per month. I have taken my car to the lexus dealership several times for the above issues, and they have done nothing. These issue occur very frequently and the dealer seems to not be able to "find" any problems. I have received a recall notice for an acceleration issue, and was instructed to remove my floor mat. Nothing else has been done and the dealer has been no help. I am concerned that these issues will harm or even kill myself or my family and or another driver or family on the road.