NHTSA Complaint #11508496 — 2006 LEXUS IS 250 STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11508496
Vehicle	2006 LEXUS IS 250
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 21, 2023
Date Filed	February 22, 2023
Mileage	135,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus IS250. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and following the road around a left turn, the steering wheel became loosened as if the steering wheel had detached from the column. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and no longer driven. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

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