2012 Lexus IS250

Introduction:

The 2012 Lexus IS250 is a compact luxury sedan praised for its sharp handling, comfortable interior, and reliable performance. It comes standard with a 2.5-liter V6 engine producing 204 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Other engine and transmission options include a 3.5-liter V6 with 306 horsepower and a six-speed manual transmission.

Engine

2.5-liter V6

No Issues Found

Transmission

Six-Speed Automatic

No Issues Found

Suspension

No Issues Found

Electrical

No Issues Found

Exterior

No Issues Found

Interior

Power Window Switch Failure Description/Symptoms: The power window switch may fail, causing the windows to become inoperable. Solution: Replace the faulty switch. Estimated Cost to Fix: $150 - $250+ Recalls: None Found

Climate Control Module Failure Description/Symptoms: The climate control module may fail, causing the air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems to malfunction. Solution: Replace the faulty module. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+ Recalls: None Found

Summary:

Overall, the 2012 Lexus IS250 has a good track record of reliability. The few reported issues are relatively minor and affordable to fix. The interior power window switch and climate control module failures are the most notable issues, but they are not widespread.