Question 1

Is the Lexus Is 250 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Lexus Is 250 has 938 NHTSA complaints, or 3593.9 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is AIR BAGS. Source: VinItel

Question 2

What Lexus Is 250 years should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2007, 2006 model years of the Lexus Is 250 — these have significantly more NHTSA complaints than other years. The 2007 model year alone has 282 complaints. Source: VinItel (vinitel.com)

Question 3

What is the best year for the Lexus Is 250?

Accepted Answer

Among Lexus Is 250 model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2016 (4 complaints), 2013 (8 complaints), 2015 (20 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

Question 4

What are common Lexus Is 250 problems?

Accepted Answer

The most common Lexus Is 250 problems reported to NHTSA are: AIR BAGS (222 complaints, 8.6% crash rate); STRUCTURE (95 complaints, 1.1% crash rate); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (76 complaints, 1.3% crash rate); VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (61 complaints, 37.7% crash rate); STRUCTURE:BODY (56 complaints, 7.1% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Question 5

Should I buy a used Lexus Is 250?

Accepted Answer

Used Lexus Is 250 buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. The most reliable model years to look for: 2016, 2013, 2015. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Component	Complaints	Crash %
AIR BAGS	222	8.6%
STRUCTURE	95	1.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	76	1.3%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	61	37.7%
STRUCTURE:BODY	56	7.1%
ENGINE	52	3.8%
VISIBILITY/WIPER	50	0.0%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	45	4.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	31	6.5%
STEERING	30	3.3%

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2006AVOID	—	252	13	4	View 2006View→
2007AVOID	—	282	15	—	View 2007View→
2008AVOID	—	157	7	1	View 2008View→
2009	—	61	4	—	View 2009View→
2010	—	43	9	—	View 2010View→
2011	—	38	8	—	View 2011View→
2012	—	27	10	—	View 2012View→
2013GOOD	—	8	2	—	View 2013View→
2014	—	46	10	2	View 2014View→
2015GOOD	—	20	1	—	View 2015View→
2016GOOD	—	4	0	—	View 2016View→

Lexus Is 250 Reliability

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