Lexus IS 250: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2006, 2007, 2008

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2012

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

201435 complaints · 0 recalls 2012solid year17 complaints · 4 recalls 201130 complaints · 4 recalls 201040 complaints · 6 recalls 200948 complaints · 6 recalls 2008worst year125 complaints · 5 recalls 2007worst year213 complaints · 5 recalls 2006worst year189 complaints · 6 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.