Lexus IS 250 brakes problems
72 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
719 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
65,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 to 2016 model years. Data snapshot: . 455 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
72 of 719 complaints match this topic (10.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10166733 · 2006-08-28 (August 28, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED ON VARIOUS ROAD CONDITIONS, THE FRONT BRAKES SQUEALED AT A VERY HIGH PITCH EVERY TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THIS OCCURRED AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED IT WAS A DESIGN PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AS WELL, WHO COINCIDED WITH THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN BECAUSE A NOISE LIKE THE ONE PRESENTED BY THE VEHICLE COULD INVOLVE SAFETY RISKS. *AK UPDATED 10/4/2006 - *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 11 miles reported. Look up ODI 10166733 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10167371 · 2006-09-05 (September 5, 2006)
I BOUGHT MY NEW CAR A IS250 LEXUS ON OCT 26, 2005. AFTER 11K MILES OR SO, MY BRAKE MAKES LOUD AND CONSISTENT SQUEAKING NOISE. I TALKED TO THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER MANY TIMES, BUT THEY FAILED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE, AND STATE THAT IT'S NORMAL. I THINK THIS IS VERY SERIOUS FOR CONSUMER, BECAUSE IT MIGHT FAIL SOMEDAY AND WE DON'T EVEN KNOW IT, BUT LEXUS CONTINUE TO REFUSE TO FIX THE PROBLEMS BY SAYING IT'S NORMAL FOR SUCH CAR. AS FOR THE ISSUE, I THINK IT'S LIFE THREATENING FOR WHAT IT IS USE FOR. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10167371 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10169969 · 2006-10-04 (October 4, 2006)
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK DOWN GOING AT A SPEED OF LESS THAN 5 MILES AN HOUR WHILE TURNING OUT OF A PARKING LOT. FOOT BRAKE AND EMERGENCY BRAKE WERE APPLIED BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. WHEN MY CAR HIT THE OTHER CAR, THE ACCELERATOR POPPED BACK UP. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 4,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10169969 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10171756 · 2006-10-24 (October 24, 2006)
WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH THE CRUISE ON DOING ABOUT 65 MPH, AND SHE DECIDED TO PASS A TRUCK. SHE ACCELLERATED SLIGHTLY, AND THE CAR SUDDENLY "FLOORED" TO OVER 90 MPH AND THE RPM'S WENT ALL THE WAY UP. SHE TRUNED OFF THE CRUISE, BUT IT WOULDN'T SLOW DOWN. SHE TRIED TO BRAKE, BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL REVING AT THE HIGHEST SPEED. SHE FORCED HERSELF OFF INTO THE GRASSY MEDIAN AND SAT ON THE BRAKE UNTIL SHE COULD JAM THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. VEH TOWED TO LEXUS DEALER. TECH COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS C…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,310 miles reported. Look up ODI 10171756 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10191917 · 2007-05-29 (May 29, 2007)
IN NOVEMBER 2006 I PURCHASED A NEW LEXUS IS250. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A LEXUS DEALER FOR ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. THE LAST TIME THEY ROTATED THE TIRES. RIGHT AFTER THAT I NOTICED A 'NOISE' WITH THE BRAKES. AT THE NEXT SERVICE (22,500 MI) THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THE ROTORS HAVE TO BE REPLACED AND THAT I SHOULD EXPECT THAT AGAIN IN 20,000 MILES. I AM NOT AN AGGRESSIVE DRIVER. I HAD MY LAST CAR (MERCEDES) FOR 10+ YEARS WITH ZERO PROBLEMS WITH ROTORS. THIS SEEMS UNREASONABLE ON A NEW CAR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 22,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10191917 at NHTSA ↗