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LEXUS IS250 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10282360

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 07, 2009.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED & I WENT UP OVER A CURB & HIT A TRANSFORMER. THE DISTANCE WAS ONLY ABOUT 8 FEET. I DO NOT KNOW HOW FAST I WAS GOING PROBABLY ABOUT 15 - 30 MPH. I MOVED THE TRANSFORMER ABOUT 3 FEET. (THE TRANSFORMER WEIGHED ABOUT 1/2 - 1 TON)9I I DO NOT KNOW HOW THE CAR ACCELERATED. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 12000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCK262985. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in WALTHAM, MA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10291091

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 31, 2009.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I WAS DRIVING MY WIFE'S LEXUS 2008 IS 250 OUT OF A PARKING LOT WHEN APPLYING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE CAR ACCELERATED. I NOW SLAMMED MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED MY CAR WAS THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT WITH VERY LITTLE DAMAGE. IF THE CAR WAS NOT IN FRONT OF ME I WAS ACCELERATING FASTER INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. MY FLOOR MAT IS NOT ON THE FLOOR AS AFTER THE SAN DIEGO INCIDENT THAT WAS TOYOTA'S REASONING. WE WERE TOLD ROUGHLY A MONTH AND HALF AGO TO TAKE THE MAT OUT, WHICH I DID RIGHT AWAY. THEY CAN DENY IT ALL THEY WANT THIS CAR WAS ACCELERATING AND GETTING FASTER WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE. THE POLICEMAN AT THE SCENE INSTRUCTED US TO NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AND TO GET A LOANER WHICH WE DID. THE CAR WAS PICKED UP AND SENT TO LEXUS IN FREEHOLD. FIRST WE WERE TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG AND THEY TEST DROVE IT AND SUCH. THEY WERE KEEPING IT FOR 3 DAYS NOW THEY ARE TELLING US THEY ARE KEEPING IT FOR 3 WEEKS. THERE ARE REPORTS ALL OVER THE WEB ON THIS WITH OVER 2000 COMPLAINTS. IT IS OBVIOUS THERE IS A MAJOR DEFECT IN THEIR COMPUTER SYSTEM. THEY REALLY NEED TO STOP COVERING THIS UP AS 16 PEOPLE HAVE DIED. FYI, THIS HAS HAPPENED TO PEOPLE IN LEXUS LOANERS AND LOANERS DO NOT HAVE FLOOR MATS. AGAIN, LUCKILY THE CAR WAS ONLY 15 FEET IN FRONT OF ME WHAT IF IT WAS 100 FT! *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 9800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCK262085. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in FREEHOLD, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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LEXUS IS250 Equipment Adaptive

LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10291091

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 31, 2009.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE . I WAS DRIVING MY WIFE'S LEXUS 2008 IS 250 OUT OF A PARKING LOT WHEN APPLYING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE CAR ACCELERATED. I NOW SLAMMED MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED MY CAR WAS THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT WITH VERY LITTLE DAMAGE. IF THE CAR WAS NOT IN FRONT OF ME I WAS ACCELERATING FASTER INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. MY FLOOR MAT IS NOT ON THE FLOOR AS AFTER THE SAN DIEGO INCIDENT THAT WAS TOYOTA'S REASONING. WE WERE TOLD ROUGHLY A MONTH AND HALF AGO TO TAKE THE MAT OUT, WHICH I DID RIGHT AWAY. THEY CAN DENY IT ALL THEY WANT THIS CAR WAS ACCELERATING AND GETTING FASTER WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE. THE POLICEMAN AT THE SCENE INSTRUCTED US TO NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AND TO GET A LOANER WHICH WE DID. THE CAR WAS PICKED UP AND SENT TO LEXUS IN FREEHOLD. FIRST WE WERE TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG AND THEY TEST DROVE IT AND SUCH. THEY WERE KEEPING IT FOR 3 DAYS NOW THEY ARE TELLING US THEY ARE KEEPING IT FOR 3 WEEKS. THERE ARE REPORTS ALL OVER THE WEB ON THIS WITH OVER 2000 COMPLAINTS. IT IS OBVIOUS THERE IS A MAJOR DEFECT IN THEIR COMPUTER SYSTEM. THEY REALLY NEED TO STOP COVERING THIS UP AS 16 PEOPLE HAVE DIED. FYI, THIS HAS HAPPENED TO PEOPLE IN LEXUS LOANERS AND LOANERS DO NOT HAVE FLOOR MATS. AGAIN, LUCKILY THE CAR WAS ONLY 15 FEET IN FRONT OF ME WHAT IF IT WAS 100 FT! *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 9800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCK262085. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in FREEHOLD, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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LEXUS IS250 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices

LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10298205

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2009.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES . IN FOR SERVICE AT LEXUS DEALER ON 6/3/09 - DRIVING W/SUNROOF AND WINDOWS OPENED THE REARVIEW MIRROR VIBRATES EXTENSIVELY TO THE POINT IMAGES ARE TOTALLY DISTORTED CAUSING MOTION SICKNESS, UNABLE TO SWITCH LANES SAFELY WO/CLOSING SUNROOF NOR SEE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. MIRROR TORQUED ON 6/3/09 AND REPLACED UNDER TSIB NV006-07 8/17/09. MIRROR STILL VIBRATES EXTENSIVELY AND NOW THE AUTO DIMMER FEATURE DOES NOT WORK, MAKING DRIVING AT NIGHTS VERY DIFFICULT AND AFFECTING MY WELL BEING. *TR.Mileage was 11788 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCK262382. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in UXBRIDGE, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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LEXUS IS250 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10299923

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2010.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS IS-250 WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN OCTOBER 2008. HE STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 25 MPH ON A TWO-LANE STREET, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. HE ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. HE THEN UTILIZED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE YET THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO FORCE THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR INTO THE PARK POSITION AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, HE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MATS WERE STUCK UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE LOCAL DEALER ADVISED HIM TO REMOVE ONE OF THE FLOOR MATS FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON HIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE TO DATE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNDER 9,900. .Mileage was 9900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBK262082. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in SAN JUAN, PR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10303783

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 05, 2007.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS IS250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH INTO HER GARAGE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INTO THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND THE GARAGE WALL AFTER SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE DEALER ADVISED HER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE COLLISION SHOP TO BE REPAIRED BUT THE DEALER NEVER CHECKED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE BUT DIDN'T INDICATE WHAT COMPONENT IT WAS RELATED TO. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000..Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 7000 miles. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in WILLIAMSVILLE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS IS250 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10305501

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 04, 2010.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 2008 LEXUS IS 250. CAR LOSES TRACTION AND CONTROL WHEN BRAKING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES. HAVE COMPLAINED TO LEXUS SINCE 1ST WEEK I OWNED THE CAR, WITH NO AVAIL. SEEMS TO BE IDENTICAL TO PROBLEMS REPORTED FOR 2010 PRIUS. WRITING THIS TO ASK IF COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN PLACED FOR THIS VEHICLE, OR IF IT MIGHT BE PART OF THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE PRIUS BRAKING SYSTEM? *TR.Mileage was 1000 miles. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in PACIFIC PALISADES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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LEXUS IS250 Seat Belts

LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10306211

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2010.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SEAT BELTS . THREE DAYS AGO, MY 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER COULD NOT UNBUCKLE HER SEAT BELT. IT IS THE MIDDLE OF THE REAR SEAT. I HAD TO PULL SOME SLACK ON THE SEAT BELT IN ORDER FOR HER TO SLIP UNDER AND OUT OF THE BELT. AFTER THAT, THE SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED. I HAD HER SIT DOWN AGAIN IN THE SAME POSITION AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. I TRIED IT NEXT AND FOUND THAT I COULD NOT UNBUCKLE THE SEAT BELT EITHER. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE PERSON IN THE MIDDLE SEAT IN THE BACK WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR EASILY. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND DEMONSTRATED THE DEFECT, AND THEY AGREED TO REPLACE IT. HOWEVER, I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. HOW CAN I BE ASSURED THAT THIS CANNOT HAPPEN AGAIN? THE CAR IS A 2008 LEXUS IS 250. *TR.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBK262882. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in WINNETKA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS IS250 Steering

LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10313675

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 08, 2008.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STEERING . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS IS250. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND CHANGING LANES TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL IT AND DRIVE IN ANY OTHER DIRECTION. HE THEN TURNED THE STEERING TO THE RIGHT AND ONCE AGAIN IT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35000. UPDATED 05/06/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, HE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LANE CHANGE WHEN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND TO INPUTS FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. AFTER HE MOVED INTO THE LANE DESIRED, THE CONSUMER RETURNED THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER HAD TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE RESPONDED TO THE INPUT. UPDATED 06/28/10*JB.Mileage was 25 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBK262682. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in COLUMBUS, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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LEXUS IS250 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10316955

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 29, 2009.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I LIKE TO REPORT AN INCIDENT OF A POSSIBLE MANUFACTURE MALFUNCTION ON MY 2008 LEXUS IS250. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ON 4/29/2010. I WAS FIRST STOPPED FOR RED LIGHT IN THE NEUTRAL GEAR. AS I WAS READY TO MOVE FORWARD ON GREEN LIGHT, I SWITCHED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO "DRIVE," HOWEVER THE CAR JUST ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLE FORWARD. I IMMEDIATELY STEPPED THE BRAKE PEDAL REPEATEDLY (~3 TIMES), BUT THE BRAKE DIDN'T WORK UNTIL MY CAR HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. AFTER COLLIDING WITH THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, MY LEXUS ENGINE SHUT DOWN BY ITSELF. I TOOK MY CAR TO MAGNUSSEN'S LEXUS DEALERSHIP IN FREMONT, CA, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. IN LIGHT OF SO MANY PROBLEMS REPORTED BY OTHER DRIVERS AGAINST TOYOTA AND LEXUS, I STARTED TO THINK MY INCIDENT IS NOT AN ISOLATED CASE AND MAY BE SIGNIFICANT FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE AN OFFICIAL REPORT TO THE INCIDENT THAT HAPPENED TO ME AND ASK YOU TO ADDRESS THE POSSIBLE SAFETY ISSUE. BEST REGARDS *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 17954 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBK262385. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in CUPERTINO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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LEXUS IS250 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10318379

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 15, 2008.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . ABOUT 1 MONTH AFTER TAKING DELIVERY OF THIS NEW LEXUS, THE DRIVER SLOWED AND BEGAN BREAKING FOR A RED LIGHT. SUDDENLY THE ENGINE SURGED AND THE CAR ACCELERATED FOR 1 TO 2 SECONDS. NO RECURRENCE SINCE (1 1/2 YEARS). *TR.Mileage was 750 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBK262985. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in TUCSON, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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LEXUS IS250 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10325098

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 11, 2010.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS IS250. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH INTO A PARKING SPACE. THE VEHICLE SURGED OVER A SIDEWALK AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEN TRANSPORTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 15,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 15000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCK262585. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in SEVERNA PARK, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10328699

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 02, 2010.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 IS250 AT ABOUT 40 MPH ON A TWO LANE ROADWAY WHEN I FELT THE CAR ACCELERATE SUDDENLY. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL BUT IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE TO 85 MPH. I IMMEDIATELY HIT THE BRAKE BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP OR EVEN SLOW DOWN. I HAD PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AS FAR AS IT WOULD GO BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE THIRD TIME I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN BUT WOULD NOT STOP. THE SPEED SLOWLY DECREASED TO ABOUT 20 MPH BUT STILL DID NOT STOP. LUCKILY THERE WAS LITTLE TRAFFIC VOLUME BUT I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. THE CAR WAS SLOWING DOWN BUT NOT STOPPING. FINALLY IT CAME TO A CRAWL JUST AS THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED GREEN. I LET GO OF THE BRAKE AND THE CAR THRUSTED FORWARD. I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL YET AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE FINALLY CAME TO A STOP. I CALLED LEXUS DEALERSHIP TO REPORT THE PROBLEM. THEY TOWED THE CAR TO THEIR SERVICE CENTER. NOONE ASKED FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS OF THE INCIDENT. IT DIDN'T SEEM THAT THIS TYPE OF COMPLAINANT WAS ANYTHING NEW TO THEM. *TR.Mileage was 22000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCK262885. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in ISLIP TERRACE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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LEXUS IS250 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal

LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10334840

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . 2008 LEXUS IS250. CONSUMER STATES WHEN SHE TURNED INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY JUMPED OVER THE CONCRETE BARRIER AND STOPPED WITHIN INCHES OF HITTING A BRICK WALL. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCK262785. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in DETROIT, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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LEXUS IS250 Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner

LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10352269

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 12, 2010.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS IS250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT WAS ENGAGED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL, OFFENSIVE ANIMAL ODOR EMITTING FROM THE VENTILATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT WAS CLEANED AS WELL AS THE CHARCOAL BOX. THE ODOR WAS STILL PRESENT AND THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ODOR WAS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS HESITANT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE SHE WAS NOT AWARE OF WHAT SHE WAS INHALING AND IF IT WAS HARMFUL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,900 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,945..Mileage was 13900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCK262285. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in WEST NEWTON, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS IS250 Steering

LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10353451

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2010.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STEERING . 8/31/10 LEXUS 2008 IS 250 WITH 14K MILES, TRYING TO STOP, BRAKES (ABS) PULSED VERY HARD THUMP-THUMP-THUMP, DRY PAVEMENT 30MPH STRAIGHT ROAD. NEXT INTERSECTION APPLIED BRAKES AT 20MPH STEERING PULLED RIGHT THEN LEFT AS BRAKES WERE APPLIED. VERY SCARY-CALLED DEALER - GOT #ROADSIDE TOW TRUCK - IN TO SERVICE DEPT. DEALER RAN COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS & TEST DROVE, NO PROBLEMS, DID A NYS SAFETY INSPECTION SINCE IT WOULD EXPIRE SOON. NO PROBLEMS DETECTED , SENT VEHICLE HOME. DRIVING HOME 10 MILES FROM DEALER - SAME PULLING RIGHT/LEFT WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. NOT A GENTLE PULL - LIKE WHEEL BEING RIPPED OUT OF YOUR HANDS. NO CONTROL AT ALL. RETURNED CAR TO DEALER. NEXT DAY 9/1/10 THREE (3) MECHANICS TEST DROVE, ONLY SLIGHTLY FEELING BRAKE PULL. REPLACED BRAKES AS A WARRANTY, SENT CAR HOME. AGAIN, 20 MILES OUT GENTLY APPLIED BRAKES WHILE APPROACHING RR TRACK - CAR STEERED COMPLETELY INTO LEFT ONCOMING TRAFFIC - ALMOST A HEAD-ON COLLISION..TURNED AROUND AND TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALER DEMANDED A LOANER VEHICLE TILL THEY FIX. I AM FRIGHTENED FOR MY LIFE AS WELL AS OTHERS AROUND ME. THIS IS A LEASE VEHICLE - WHICH I STILL HAVE FOR ANOTHER 12 MONTHS. IS THERE ANY WAY I CAN CANCEL THIS LEASE? I'M AFRAID TO TAKE THIS CAR BACK AGAIN. *TR.Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCK262685. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in BAY SHORE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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LEXUS IS250 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10353451

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2010.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 8/31/10 LEXUS 2008 IS 250 WITH 14K MILES, TRYING TO STOP, BRAKES (ABS) PULSED VERY HARD THUMP-THUMP-THUMP, DRY PAVEMENT 30MPH STRAIGHT ROAD. NEXT INTERSECTION APPLIED BRAKES AT 20MPH STEERING PULLED RIGHT THEN LEFT AS BRAKES WERE APPLIED. VERY SCARY-CALLED DEALER - GOT #ROADSIDE TOW TRUCK - IN TO SERVICE DEPT. DEALER RAN COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS & TEST DROVE, NO PROBLEMS, DID A NYS SAFETY INSPECTION SINCE IT WOULD EXPIRE SOON. NO PROBLEMS DETECTED , SENT VEHICLE HOME. DRIVING HOME 10 MILES FROM DEALER - SAME PULLING RIGHT/LEFT WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. NOT A GENTLE PULL - LIKE WHEEL BEING RIPPED OUT OF YOUR HANDS. NO CONTROL AT ALL. RETURNED CAR TO DEALER. NEXT DAY 9/1/10 THREE (3) MECHANICS TEST DROVE, ONLY SLIGHTLY FEELING BRAKE PULL. REPLACED BRAKES AS A WARRANTY, SENT CAR HOME. AGAIN, 20 MILES OUT GENTLY APPLIED BRAKES WHILE APPROACHING RR TRACK - CAR STEERED COMPLETELY INTO LEFT ONCOMING TRAFFIC - ALMOST A HEAD-ON COLLISION..TURNED AROUND AND TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALER DEMANDED A LOANER VEHICLE TILL THEY FIX. I AM FRIGHTENED FOR MY LIFE AS WELL AS OTHERS AROUND ME. THIS IS A LEASE VEHICLE - WHICH I STILL HAVE FOR ANOTHER 12 MONTHS. IS THERE ANY WAY I CAN CANCEL THIS LEASE? I'M AFRAID TO TAKE THIS CAR BACK AGAIN. *TR.Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCK262685. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in BAY SHORE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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LEXUS IS250 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10372469

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 22, 2010.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS IS250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF WHEN OR HOW THE VEHICLE STOPPED BUT THE SHE ENDED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT HAD BLACKED OUT AND HIT HER HEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 42,000..1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 42000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCK262785. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in RURAL VALLEY, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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LEXUS IS250 Steering

LEXUS IS250 2008 Safety Review #10383192

LEXUS IS250 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 17, 2011.LEXUS IS250 2008, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STEERING . 2008 LEXUS IS 250 - CAR PULLS TO LEFT WHEREBY THIS COULD LEAD TO UNEXPECTED OVERSTEERING OF CAR AND COULD CAUSE HIGHWAY INCIDENT AND/OR FATALITY. TOLD BY DEALER THAT THIS IS DUE TO "LOW PROFILE TIRES & SPORT SUSPENSION", THEREFORE IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE. *LN.Mileage was 17875 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCK262585. Lexus Is250 2008 problem was reported in MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Is250 2008 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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I have a 2009 Lexus es350 and when i break at 60 mph it has a shimming upon breaking on the driver side. What can be the problem? I have rotated the tires and check the break pads and examine the rotor and with the cannot see any visual issuse.


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