2014 LEXUS IS 250 Structurebody Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2014 LEXUS IS 250
3 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 LEXUS IS 250. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
Headlights are not sealed properly and moisture in the air rusts the lightbulb and they have to replace the whole headlamp!
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS IS 250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG PANELS DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE AIR BAG PANELS WERE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE RUBBER AROUND THE SUN ROOF ALSO DETACHED. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE RUBBER TRIM. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THESE FAILURES, BUT THEY KEPT RECURRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
ON DEC. 2, 2014, I WAS ENTERING A WALGREEN'S PARKING LOT IN MY LEASED 2014 LEXUS IS 250, WHICH I HAD OWNED FOR ONLY 4 MONTHS WITH 1740 MILES. MOVING AT 5MPH OR LESS, I TURNED THE WHEEL TO ENTER A PARKING SPACE, WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND TOOK OFF. I PRESSED THE BRAKES TO THE FLOOR AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR JUMPED UP OVER A PLANTED MEDIAN FILLED WITH BUSHES, TREES AND A PHONE POLE. THE FRONT TIRES BECAME LODGED IN MUD AND THAT STOPPED THE CAR. I MISSED THE TELEPHONE POLE BY LESS THAN 1 FOOT. LUCKILY, I HAD AN INDIVIDUAL WITNESS THE ENTIRE EPISODE. I TELEPHONED LEXUS EMERGENCY SERVICES AND LEXUS CUSTOMER RELATIONS IMMEDIATELY. THE CAR HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM THE MEDIAN BY A TOW COMPANY AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED. AFTER EXAMINING THE CAR FROM DEC. 3-DEC. 10, THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS...
Other 2014 LEXUS IS 250 Problem Areas
Electrical System
9 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint