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2008 Lexus IS Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1656789
Internal NHTSA #	11321391
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	LEXUS
Model	IS
Model Year	2008
File date	06/01/20
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Lexus isf, year models 2008-2014, are affected by a valley plate leak due to the fact that toyota/lexus utilized the improper sealant and used the improper amount, leading to the heat exchanger leaking coolant once the original, inadequate sealant begins to disintegrate. This could cause a condition where the engine could fail and someone could get hurt. This issue is very prominent in the community (every lexus facebook group and forum has documented this information) - most isfs develop this under 100k miles. Furthermore, all isfs will eventually have a cracked rh manifold on the #8 runner. This can cause a fire hazard in addition to carbon monoxide poisoning. My 2008 isf has been leaking coolant for about 15k miles, progressively getting worse (inspected every oil change). In addition, i have to start topping of the coolant every week. Lexus dealer quoted this repair at almost $2000.
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Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	VANCOUVER, WA
VIN pattern	JTHBP262785XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	22/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Lexus IS Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Lexus IS Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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