Worst 2009 Lexus Is Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Unintended Acceleration
Wipers & Visibility
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Lexus Is.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 3 | — | 19,790 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 47,333 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 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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2009 Lexus Is — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Lexus Is reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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