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2014 Lexus IS 350C

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2014 Lexus IS 350C has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: loud engine noise when at idle. dealerships told me injectors are loud on all is350 fsports. noise is ridiculous and cannot be normal. its had the same noise since we purchased with 20000miles and it now has 57000 and noise is louder..

5

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

2 complaints
40%
  • • LOUD ENGINE NOISE WHEN AT IDLE. DEALERSHIPS TOLD ME INJECTORS ARE LOUD ON ALL IS350 FSPORTS. NOISE IS RIDICULOUS AND CANNOT BE NORMAL. ITS HAD THE SAME NOISE SINCE WE PURCHASED WITH 20000MILES AND IT NOW HAS 57000 AND NOISE IS LOUDER.
  • • I TOOK THIS CAR TO THE LEXUS SO MANY TIME I AM GETTING A SULFATE SMELL FROM THE CAR WHEN EVER I TRY TO GO LITTLE BIT FAST IT'S MAKE NOT TO BREATH IN THE CAR A I ALMOST GOT CHOCK OF THE SMELL AND WHEN I WAS DRIVING TODAY WITH MY FAMILY IS HAVE TO PULL UP ON A HIGHWAYS EVERY ONE START THROUGH UP
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“LOUD ENGINE NOISE WHEN AT IDLE. DEALERSHIPS TOLD ME INJECTORS ARE LOUD ON ALL IS350 FSPORTS. NOISE IS RIDICULOUS AND CANNOT BE NORMAL. ITS HAD THE SAME NOISE SINCE WE PURCHASED WITH 20000MILES AND IT NOW HAS 57000 AND NOISE IS LOUDER.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

1 complaints
20%
  • • LOUD ENGINE NOISE WHEN AT IDLE. DEALERSHIPS TOLD ME INJECTORS ARE LOUD ON ALL IS350 FSPORTS. NOISE IS RIDICULOUS AND CANNOT BE NORMAL. ITS HAD THE SAME NOISE SINCE WE PURCHASED WITH 20000MILES AND IT NOW HAS 57000 AND NOISE IS LOUDER.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“LOUD ENGINE NOISE WHEN AT IDLE. DEALERSHIPS TOLD ME INJECTORS ARE LOUD ON ALL IS350 FSPORTS. NOISE IS RIDICULOUS AND CANNOT BE NORMAL. ITS HAD THE SAME NOISE SINCE WE PURCHASED WITH 20000MILES AND IT NOW HAS 57000 AND NOISE IS LOUDER.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints
20%
  • • LOUD ENGINE NOISE WHEN AT IDLE. DEALERSHIPS TOLD ME INJECTORS ARE LOUD ON ALL IS350 FSPORTS. NOISE IS RIDICULOUS AND CANNOT BE NORMAL. ITS HAD THE SAME NOISE SINCE WE PURCHASED WITH 20000MILES AND IT NOW HAS 57000 AND NOISE IS LOUDER.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“LOUD ENGINE NOISE WHEN AT IDLE. DEALERSHIPS TOLD ME INJECTORS ARE LOUD ON ALL IS350 FSPORTS. NOISE IS RIDICULOUS AND CANNOT BE NORMAL. ITS HAD THE SAME NOISE SINCE WE PURCHASED WITH 20000MILES AND IT NOW HAS 57000 AND NOISE IS LOUDER.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints
20%
  • • SUN ROOF NOT OPENING SOMETIMES. SUNROOF WANT OPEN WITH JUST A TOUCH OF BUTTON. WE HAVE TO HOLD BUTTON DOWN TO OPEN AND CLOSE.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“SUN ROOF NOT OPENING SOMETIMES. SUNROOF WANT OPEN WITH JUST A TOUCH OF BUTTON. WE HAVE TO HOLD BUTTON DOWN TO OPEN AND CLOSE.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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    ENGINE: LOUD ENGINE NOISE WHEN AT IDLE. DEALERSHIPS TOLD ME INJECTORS ARE LOUD ON ALL IS350 FSPORTS. NOISE IS RIDICULOUS AND CANNOT BE NORMAL. ITS HAD THE SAME NOISE SINCE WE PURCHASED WITH 20000MILES AND IT NOW HAS 57000 AND NOISE IS LOUDER.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    FUEL SYSTEM: LOUD ENGINE NOISE WHEN AT IDLE. DEALERSHIPS TOLD ME INJECTORS ARE LOUD ON ALL IS350 FSPORTS. NOISE IS RIDICULOUS AND CANNOT BE NORMAL. ITS HAD THE SAME NOISE SINCE WE PURCHASED WITH 20000MILES AND IT NOW HAS 57000 AND NOISE IS LOUDER.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    OTHER: LOUD ENGINE NOISE WHEN AT IDLE. DEALERSHIPS TOLD ME INJECTORS ARE LOUD ON ALL IS350 FSPORTS. NOISE IS RIDICULOUS AND CANNOT BE NORMAL. ITS HAD THE SAME NOISE SINCE WE PURCHASED WITH 20000MILES AND IT NOW HAS 57000 AND NOISE IS LOUDER.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: SUN ROOF NOT OPENING SOMETIMES. SUNROOF WANT OPEN WITH JUST A TOUCH OF BUTTON. WE HAVE TO HOLD BUTTON DOWN TO OPEN AND CLOSE.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Lexus IS 350C — Year Comparison

How does 2014 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2014
5Excellent Reliability
2011
6Excellent Reliability
2010
15Excellent Reliability
Full years-to-avoid analysis →

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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