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2007 Lexus IS Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	968872
Internal NHTSA #	10502237
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	LEXUS
Model	IS
Model Year	2007
File date	15/01/13
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Vehicle owner observed noise that appeared to be coming from the steering assembly. At low speeds such as backing up, with large steering motion, noise is most pronounced. When driving the vehicle, at any speed, vehicle tends to "skip" and "jump" to the right or left, as if steering becomes loose and jerks one direction or the other. Noise and motion has been getting progressively worse since the incident date. On or about 2/18/13, owner brought the vehicle to a local repair shop for diagnosis. That shop confirmed the noise, but stated it needed to be brought to the dealership. Owner brought the vehicle to the lexus dealership on 2/22/13. Dealer stated that the electronic steering assembly has failed, need to replace the rack and steering servomotors which comes as one part, being le44200-53151 electric link assembly. This is a part that is sealed and could not be maintained by either the owner or any repair shop. Cost to replace the assembly is $4472. 17 including labor, materials and tax. Owner believes this is an exorbitant amount, and represents about 20 - 25% of the vehicle value. The failure of this part is a manufacturing defect, the vehicle owner should bear no responsibility to replace this part. Owner has been unsuccessful in getting the lexus dealership or manufacturer to provide relief to the owner to make the necessary repairs. Other than possibly the brakes, steering is the most important function of a vehicle, it should remain functional for the life of the car. Internet search has shown that other lexus vehicles of this vintage have experienced similar problems, dealership claims there are no recalls for my specific vehicle. It appears that a faulty part has been installed in this vehicle, dealership and manufacturer need to take responsibility for this. This issue could result in total steering loss, which is an extreme safety issue.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	101000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WOODINVILLE, WA
VIN pattern	JTHCK262772XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	17/09/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	40
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2007 Lexus IS Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 Lexus IS Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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