Lexus IS transmission problems
19 complaint narratives mention transmission terms.
Key facts
591 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
77,095 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 to 2025 model years. Data snapshot: . 296 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Transmission and shifting evidence
19 of 591 complaints match this topic (3.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10182080 · 2007-02-09 (February 9, 2007)
TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A 2001 LEXUS IS300 THAT WAS PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE GOT JAMMED INTO A POLE CAUSING IT TO DAMAGE THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED VEHICLE TO MOVE IT OFF OF THE STREET, THE CONTACT NOTICED RED FLUID COMING OUT THE VEHICLE, AS WELL AS, SOMETHING THAT PENETRATED A RADIATOR HOSE. THE HARNESS BALANCE BROKE AND APPARENTLY FLEW INTO THE HOSE. THE TRANSMISSION LINE SNAP AND A PULLEY FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE CRACKED. …
Owner-reported narrative. 140,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10182080 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11438814 · 2021-10-31 (October 31, 2021)
As I prepared to make a right turn onto a busy street, I suddenly could not brake normally. Instead, I was unable to press the brake down as a balloon like feeling pushed it back up, but it also did not return all the way up to its normal position. The result was I was moving with no way to slow down the car. Fortunately, I was not moving at a high speed and immediately shifted into park. I was fortunate this did not occur while I was at full speed. The brake lights did turn on at the time of the issue. An independent mechanic suspects a brak…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11438814 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11246143 · 2019-08-23 (August 23, 2019)
MY 2006 LEXUS IS250 SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING ONE DAY, WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. RED P/S LIGHT SHOWED UP ON DASHBOARD, SO I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, AND TURN IT BACK ON TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, IT WASN'T LONG BEFORE THIS STOPPED WORKING. P/S LIGHT SOMETIMES ALSO TURNS ON WHILE I'M ON THE FREEWAY, AND I HAVE TO MAN-HANDLE THE STEERING WHEEL TO PULL OVER. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION TWICE. THEN, I BROUGHT MY CAR TO DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THE ECM. THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11246143 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11279373 · 2019-11-11 (November 11, 2019)
I WAS DRIVING BACK TO LOS ANGELES FROM A TRIP TO SAN FRANCISCO, HALF WAY TO LOS ANGELES. MY TRANSMISSION BREAKS DOWN . I WAS GOING AT ABOUT 90+MPH , SO I IMMEDIATELY HAD TO GET TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY , IT WAS DEFINITELY DANGEROUS AND THE OUTCOME COULD OF BEEN WORSE.
Owner-reported narrative. 116,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11279373 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11319979 · 2020-04-01 (April 1, 2020)
CHECK ENGINE, VSC AND TRAC OFF LIGHT COMES ON. TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID TRANSMISSION CODE.
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11319979 at NHTSA ↗