2008 Lexus IS 250 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 15 complaints for the 2008 Lexus IS 250, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
About 1 month after taking delivery of this new lexus, the driver slowed and began breaking for a red light. Suddenly the engine surged and the car accelerated for 1 to 2 seconds. No recurrence since (1 1/2 years).
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 NHTSA 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.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Lexus IS 250
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Body & structure 30 complaints