Lexus IS 350 steering problems
14 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
217 owner complaints analyzed
12 distinct recall campaigns
64,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 to 2020 model years. Data snapshot: . 149 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
14 of 217 complaints match this topic (6.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10241152 · 2008-09-06 (September 6, 2008)
LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE THERE WAS AN INTERNAL POWER STEERING FAILURE WHICH RESULTED IN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE POWER STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 14,681 miles reported. Look up ODI 10241152 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10314252 · 2010-02-25 (February 25, 2010)
HAD SSC 9LC (ELECTRIC POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT) PERFORMED AND THE STEERING FEEL HAS BEEN ADVERSELY AFFECTED, WHERE THE ON-CENTER STEERING FEEL AT FREEWAY SPEEDS IS VAGUE. FURTHERMORE, WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL ON GRADUAL TURNS, I FEEL A NON-LINEAR RESISTANCE MOVING FROM THE ON-CENTER POSITION TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER. THE SENSATION MAKES THE STEERING FEEL DISCONNECTED WITH THE WHEELS, WHERE I'LL TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AN AMOUNT THAT I FEEL IS APPROPRIATE TO NEGOTIATE THE GRADUAL TURN, YET THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO TRACK ON ITS …
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10314252 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10649721 · 2014-10-24 (October 24, 2014)
THE DASHBOARD OF THE CAR IS EXTREMELY STICKY/SHINY ALONG WITH THE TOPS OF THE DOOR PANELS NEAR THE WINDOWS. WHEN THE SUN IS OVERHEAD SHINING DOWN ONTO THE DASHBOARD IN ITS MELTED SHINY STATE IT REFLECTS A GLARE ONTO THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE CAR. ALSO I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE FUNCTION OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WITH IT BEING UNDER THIS DASH THAT HAS MELTED. ALSO IF THE DASH IS TOUCHED TO ADD OR REMOVE A SUNSHIELD WHEN PARKED IT EASILY COMES APART ONTO FINGERS/HANDS/CLOTHES AND LEAVES A …
Owner-reported narrative. 88,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10649721 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10653429 · 2014-11-07 (November 7, 2014)
THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING FAILED. IT'S HARD TO MAKE TURN. DIAGNOSITICS INDICATE FAILURE DUE TO FAULTY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. ASKED LEXUS DEALER FIX BUT REFUSED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10653429 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10659705 · 2014-11-20 (November 20, 2014)
THE LEXUS 2006 IS350 HAS ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PROBLEMS. THE PROBLEM CAUSED BY DEFECTED ECU COMPONENT. I BROUGHT IT TO LEXUS CAR DEALER AND THEY REQUESTED $500 JUST TO LOOK AT IT. IT'S TOO EXPENSIVE. THIS CAR COMPANY IS IRRESPONSIBLE. DON'T BUY LEXUS CAR!!!! THEY CAN'T MAKE LEXUS STEERING RELIABLE. REQUEST: LEXUS MUST FIX THIS ISSUE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 114,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10659705 at NHTSA ↗