Worst 2008 Lexus Is Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Airbags
Structural Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Lexus Is.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 22 | — | — | 101,060 mi | |
| Airbags | 20 | 2 | — | 101,834 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 13 | — | — | 60,770 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 11 | — | — | 63,714 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | — | — | 77,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | 1 | — | 95,333 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 141,012 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | 1 | — | 88,447 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Lexus Is
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~244,779 vehicles.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 LEXUS IS AND MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 LEXUS GS VEHICLES. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTED TO AN ENGINE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE WITH NICKEL PHOSPHORUS PLATING, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT, OVER TIME, THE PRESSURE SENSOR COULD LOOSEN. IF LOOSENING OCCURS, FUEL COULD LEAK PAST A GASKET USED IN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SENSOR AND THE PIPE AND THROUGH THE THREADED PORTION OF THE SENSOR.
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2008 Lexus Is — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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