What's Gone Wrong With Your Is Since You Bought It?

[The_Stig]

Hi folks,

I've had my IS200LE for just over 6 months now and I love it to bits :D . Unfortunately, it's probably been the least reliable car I've ever owned , with numerous visits back to the dealer since I first bought it.

I'm curious to know what everyone else's experiences have been like. Has your IS been pefect, Niggly or had allot of problems?

I've added a poll above. Comments welcome.

Thanks

Stiggy

[Anees]

When I had mine I had no problems that were not my own doing (due to messing with my Car PC I drained the Battery a few times) and the Petrol Flap clip came out once, but other then that nothing!

[Hando]

erm, there's no option in your poll for "no problems" :)

I'm on my second IS now. First a 200 now a 300. And neither have ever had a problem - never missed a beat.

Isn't that the point of a Japanese car? ;)

[The_Stig]

erm, there's no option in your poll for "no problems" :)

I'm on my second IS now. First a 200 now a 300. And neither have ever had a problem - never missed a beat.

Isn't that the point of a Japanese car? ;)

Sorry Hando, well spotted...just updated :)

[Ian M]

None - & I am not expecting any!!

[Tango]

erm, there's no option in your poll for "no problems" :)

I'm on my second IS now. First a 200 now a 300. And neither have ever had a problem - never missed a beat.

Isn't that the point of a Japanese car? ;)

Sorry Hando, well spotted...just updated :)

I've had my IS200 Sport for 6 years and it's not missed a beat, the only unscheduled maintenance being a new Battery about a year ago...oh nearly forgot, a front shock replaced under warranty (Lexus replaced the the pair) and all four wheels replaced under warranty due to the corrosion issue. :) No problems with the 250, and not expecting any....

[Tom B]

Sorry to let the side down!!!! I love my car but recently the central locking sensor has failed £400+ labour, ball joints need changing and one fog light needed replacing but I still love it and dont plan to change it - even though it drinks for England!

[boddamloon]

Not really had much wrong thats has cost me money. Just the normal niggly things that we need to put up with

[yemgi]

no problems for 5 years now and I can not say I managed it :)

[Rob]

gearbox, wheels , brake calipers, shocks and discs replaced under warranty

[Scorps01]

7 Years old and not missed a beat :D

[sparkystav]

Same here. No problems

Stav

[bridgerippa]

gotta be honest not a lot. but had new locks- due to bad history keeping by previous owner and a new shock at back. its a 99 se.

[AbsolutDave]

I had to click the Squeaks and rattles box, as after RAC autoglass replaced my windscreen, it squeaks.

[janet]

Hi folks,

I've had my IS200LE for just over 6 months now and I love it to bits :D . Unfortunately, it's probably been the least reliable car I've ever owned , with numerous visits back to the dealer since I first bought it.

I'm curious to know what everyone else's experiences have been like. Has your IS been pefect, Niggly or had allot of problems?

I've added a poll above. Comments welcome.

Thanks

Stiggy

[janet]

See above, blank reply aka Nothing !, but I've just remembered, the ash tray got full once, and it keeps needing cleaning.................

[Rob]

gearbox, wheels , brake calipers, shocks and discs replaced under warranty

oh and the ignition lock had to be replaced as it jammed

[Mr Mole]

gearbox, wheels , brake calipers, shocks and discs replaced under warranty

oh and the ignition lock had to be replaced as it jammed

My engine managment light came on so i needed a new oxygen sensor for the exhaust and have needed a new clutch but thats just down to wear and tear or the wifes bad driving

[lex23]

After one year of troublefree ownership the coolant bypass hose has just had to be replaced but otherwise it has been a brilliant car just as expected.

[Vyker]

ball joints, tracking/geo, front fog light, cd player, front driver speakers, bonnet clamp, sat nav screen..... is what i have fixed, I still have to work-out/fix the squeak when i drive over 55mph, the clonking passenger side shocks/suspension, a loose fan belt [i think its that] and on full lock a loud screech.

but other then all of that, i love the car, i love to drive it, i love the way it looks, i love its handling, it costs me alot, but im happy to pay! [costs so far for repairs and maintenance @ £2,025.10 in 11months at 15k miles]

[DJ Wozza]

I had real problems with mine I think I need to check where I park it.

1st. someone broke in and replaced my Gearknob & Cigarette Lighter

2nd. someone broke in and replaced my Stereo with an awsome Alpine/JL Audio set up

3rd. someone broke in and replaced my Airbox with a TTE one and put a Supercharger on as well.

4th. someone broke in and replaced my interior with Full Leather from an IS300

5th. someone broke in and replaced my wheels with IS250 Sport rims

I think I need to lock my IS200 up more securely :P

On a more serious note, an Auto Gearbox seal was replaced under warranty

as was 2 Headlights and 1 Fog Light & a Water Pump over the last 18 months of ownership

[WylieCoyote]

Corroding alloy wheels, replaced under warranty other than that, zilch wrong.

[shorty]

Water Pump, Ball Joints, Lower Arms that’s just general maintenance so well pleased

[atce4]

Had both front fogs replaced and all 4 alloys replaced due corrosion... all done under warranty so can't complain

In all other aspects in 3 years of ownership very happy :)

[The_Stig]

Seems overall I've been faily unlucky then so far I've had:

1) The car had to go back straight from delivery with mis-aligned steering and unbalanced wheels (mentioned this before the pickup but was not sorted)

2) Replacement (swap out) gearbox due to drumming noise in 6th Gear - Neither the warrany company nor Lexus UK would pay for this so in the end the dealer had to source me a second-hand gearbox at their expense from a similar mileage IS.

3) Driver and passanger heated seats failed - Took 4 weeks to get the warranty company to pay for the repair...and then further issues while the correct seats were finally delivered - nice result now though having brand-new seats in a a 4 year old car :D

4) Head-light level sensors (failed over new-year's drive to london). Headlights went bezurk, and were constantly changing their angle causing other road user's to flash me - currently awaiting a date to take the vehicle in for repair for that.

I sat down and worked it out that since I've bought it with the time waiting for each of the repairs (particularly the seats which took a long time to sort out), my car has been with the dealers 6 weeks in total since I bought it...particularly with the time taken to sort the gearbox and seats :(