Is220D Clutch Problem

[Coolslump]

Dear all,

Car details - model: IS220D

reg: '10 sep

mileage: 3500 miles

I have bought my lexus is220D in november and so far i have done about 3500 miles. The problem occured when i was driving in central london during the weekend where I was using the clutch more often than usual. Suddenly I had burning smell entering the vents followed by white smoke from the bonnet and a stuck clutch pedal which then had to be pulled out using my hand (not stuck under the mat, the pedal itself was stuck). is such clutch slippage normal given the car is quite new? Im getting the impression from lexus that 1) im the bad driver & 2) it's not a big deal.

Could you guys please help out to assess this situation a bit better?

thanks

[Chuckie888]

Wish I could help, but I get fobbed off too. They know it will cost too much to get justice from the legal system. The legendary Lexus dealers are a pipedream in my experience.

[Keiron Gall]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

I have just had this issue sorted by a Lexus dealer near me in Essex as I could not put up with the squeak any longer. I am now £1,500 lighter for it!

The clutch is fixed to a fly wheel which are both still under patten, so you can't get from anywhere but a main dealer!

Clutch £863.00 and the fly wheel £925.00!!!!

When the dealer see my eyes popping out in rage they reduced it to £1500.00 which I was still not happy about.

However, my car does not squeak anymore or do I have trouble getting it in reverse anymore.

Hope this helps.