Question 1

Is the Lexus IS 250 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Lexus IS 250 has 182 total NHTSA complaints across 6 model years. The most reliable years are 2013 (8 complaints), 2015 (20 complaints), 2012 (27 complaints). Years to avoid: 2014 (46 complaints), 2010 (43 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Lexus IS 250 should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2014, 2010 Lexus IS 250. The 2014 model has the most complaints (46) with the top issue being ELECTRICAL.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Lexus IS 250?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Lexus IS 250 are 2013 (8 complaints), 2015 (20 complaints), 2012 (27 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2015	20	DRIVING ON TWO LANE HIGHWAY DOING 40 MAYBE 45 MPH,...	Above Average
2014	46	THE NAVIGATION/ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM SIMPLY STOPPED...	Below Average
2013	8	THE PROBLEM THAT MANY IS250 LEXUS OWNERS ARE HAVIN...	Excellent Reliability
2012	27	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS IS 250. WHILE DR...	Above Average
2011	38	I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE 3 CAR LEN...	Average
2010	43	TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 LEXUS IS 250. WHILE ...	Below Average

Lexus IS 250 — All Years

Lexus IS 250 — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid