2006 Lexus IS 250 engine problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Lexus IS 250 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Solenoids in my car is causing my car to go into limp mode due to the fact that lexus states transmission fluid never needs to be changed is now having me buying a new transmission because the solenoids are bad and is stuck in 3rd gear.”
filed Jun 11, 2019
“Hi when I am driving a strong odor comes into cab smells like rotten eggs and fuel its very over powering while driving I have talked to mechanics and they cant figure out what it is or where it comes from. I have read on forums and it is a common issue with this model”
filed Feb 20, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other IS 250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 IS 250 | 3 | 9% |
| 2010 IS 250 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 IS 250 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 IS 250 | 14 | 11% |
| 2007 IS 250 | 10 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Lexus IS 250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.