NHTSA Complaint #11579738 — 2008 LEXUS IS

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11579738
Vehicle	2008 LEXUS IS
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 27, 2024
Date Filed	March 27, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I was driving approx. 60 entering on ramp of freeway when car suddenly loses power to accelerator not entire car, i almost was hit by other drivers i couldnt accelerate or anything. I panicked then started pumping accelerator then it finally catches and sped up. I immediately got off freeway. Then next day CEL, Check VSC light and skid light all came on. This car is very dangerous. WHATCAN I DO??? I refuse to use the freeway until this problem is resolved.

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