2007 Lexus IS 250 vs 2007 Scion TC
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Lexus IS 250 | 2007 Scion TC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 213 | 117 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 191 | 119 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 23–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 65,286 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lexus IS 250 | Scion TC |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 59 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 52 | 8 |
| Engine | 10 | 32 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 11 |
| Visibility | 4 | 21 |
| Exterior Lighting | 19 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 18 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 12 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 24 |
2007 Lexus IS 250
2007 Scion TC
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.