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#BS-2009-LEXIS-28DA

2009 Lexus Is

Based on reports from 54 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
54
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
32
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 54 complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

10 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 40K miles.

!Inspect the VisibilityMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

11
0–30K
12
30–60K
6
60–90K
90–120K
4
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (12 reports) • Median: 40K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control10 (19%)
Other9 (17%)
Visibility5 (9%)
Airbags4 (7%)
Engine3 (6%)
Lights3 (6%)
Structure2 (4%)
Structure:body2 (4%)

2009 Lexus Is: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2009 Lexus Is, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 40,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 40K-mile mark.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2009 Lexus Is, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2009 Lexus Is, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2009 Lexus Is, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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09
8
10
1
12
7
14
2
15
4
16
1
18
3
19
11
20
7
21
1
22
1
23
1
24
2
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Lexus Is. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

09V388000Dec 2009

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.

11V029000Mar 2011

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 LEXUS IS AND MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 LEXUS GS VEHICLES. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTED TO AN ENGINE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE WITH NICKEL PHOSPHORUS PLATING, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT, OVER TIME, THE PRESSURE SENSOR COULD LOOSEN. IF LOOSENING OCCURS, FUEL COULD LEAK PAST A GASKET USED IN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SENSOR AND THE PIPE AND THROUGH THE THREADED PORTION OF THE SENSOR.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2009 Lexus Is vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

54

Class avg

162

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 54 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Lexus Is: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Lexus Is?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Lexus Is is related to the speed control, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Lexus Is reliable?
The 2009 Lexus Is has 54 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Lexus Is problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Lexus Is have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Lexus Is has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lexus Is problems start?
Based on 34 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 40,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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