Lexus IS 250 — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2014 Lexus IS 250
46 complaints (121% of segment average)
Main issue: THE NAVIGATION/ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM SIMPLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. THE DEALER COULDN'T RESTART THE SYSTEM AND IS WAITING FOR THE REPLACEMENT UNIT. THE CAR IS NEW (PURCHASED LESS THAN 2 MONTHS AGO). *TR
2010 Lexus IS 250
43 complaints (113% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 LEXUS IS 250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID A CRASH FROM AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAI