NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

9.6

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
750 miles

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2008 Lexus IS 250 engine problems

engine problem

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2008 Lexus IS 250 Owner Comments

problem #1

Sep 152008

IS 250

  • 750 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

About 1 month after taking delivery of this new Lexus, the driver slowed and began breaking for a red light. Suddenly the engine surged and the car accelerated for 1 to 2 seconds. No recurrence since (1 1/2 years).

- Tucson, AZ, USA

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