2007 Lexus IS visibility/wiper problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2007 Lexus IS — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The dashboard material has degraded into a sticky, high-gloss liquid state. In direct sunlight, this creates a severe reflective glare on the interior of the windshield, causing temporary blindness and significantly obscuring my view of the road, pedestrians, and traffic signals. This manufacturer…”
filed Mar 27, 2026
“I purchased a previously-owned Lexus IS 250 in 2017. At the time I was unaware of the "melting dashboard" issue that is associated with the make and model. As I begin to notice the sticky appearance of the dashboard, I began to conduct some research. During my research, I found that Toyota…”
filed Jul 14, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other IS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 IS | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 IS | 5 | 13% |
| 2008 IS | 11 | 11% |
| 2006 IS | 26 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Lexus IS
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.