2008 Lexus IS 250 engine problems

Filed Jun 10, 2019 · Engine · 70,000 miles · NJ

Engine consumes about a quart of oil every thousand miles. Tail pipes full of carbon. Sometimes runs rough

Filed May 10, 2017 · Engine · 74,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus is 250. Within less than two days of owning the vehicle, there was a failure with the radiator cap and catastrophic engine failure. The temperature gauge fluctuated highly. The dealer replaced the radiator cap and provided no solution for the engine failure. The vehicle was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 10v309000 (engine and engine cooling) and 09v020000 (engine and engine cooling). An independent mechanic replaced the engine assembly due to the failure. The manufacturer was aware that they issued two recalls, but they provided no solution to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2017 · Body, Engine · 26,000 miles · LA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 lexus is 250. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed from a stop position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with carbon build up. There was no repair solution. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several years later and the motor was rebuilt. The vehicle had several top carbon clean outs, but the issue persisted. The contact also stated that the dashboard and the inner door panels were melting. The failures made it difficult to see out the widow due to a glare coming through the windshield. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · LA

"takata recall" the second day I bought my car it has been giving me problems. I have had to replace my engine/motor not long after I purchased my car. I'm still having the same problems with my car and new motor. It runs hot and I have brought it to 6 different mechanic as well as to the lexus dealership multiple times and I have had to pay out of pocket for a lot of things. I also went on lexus.com and found out that my car is a lemon buy back and was never told by the dealership I bought it from or the lexus dealership in baton rouge louisiana that it was a lemon. I had to fund out on my own. It very wrong that I bought a car and not told my anyone how the car is a lemon.

Filed Dec 14, 2016 · Engine · 68,184 miles · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 lexus is 250. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The dealer diagnosed that there was buildup in the piston that needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 68,184. Vin tool confirms part not available.

Filed Nov 30, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

It didn't start I think the ful line or fused , I take it to crown lexus , ontario california they wana charge me about $1000 with out turn on the car !!! Oh jesus help me . They playing game

Filed Aug 1, 2016 · Engine · 106,000 miles · FL

I took my 2008 lexus is250 to the dealer on 7/29/16 for a recall issue that it had I was told my car had a rattling noise coming from my motor I was told it the vvt cam gears I was quoted $3,000 to do this job on my car . I konw there is a recall for this for the lexus is350 (13v‑395) I wanted now why they have a safety recall for only the is350 and not the is250 as well its the same safety issue.

Filed Jul 12, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 115,000 miles · CA

Tl* 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 the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v647000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 13v030000(visibility/wiper). The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Mar 9, 2016 · Engine · 95,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus is 250. The contact stated that the vehicle was not experiencing any failure before being taken to the dealer for a manufacturer recall regarding the engine misfiring. The dealer had the vehicle for longer than a week. When the vehicle was driven by the contact after the repairs, it overheated and stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The recall remedy did not repair the condition. The manufacturer was notified. The federal safety agency campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 70,000 miles · TX

Cam gear problems. When start the engine, there was a rattle sound for a second, this problem had been recall for lexus is350 but not is250!!!!! And there are thousands of is250 owners complaint the same problem as is350, this problem may stop the engine while running, which is very dangerous. Here is the link for is250 owners complaint: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/654738-cam-gear-rattle.html