2010 Lexus IS | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

18 -21 City / 26 -29 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

204

Seats

4 -5

Positive Owner Reviews

Autumn K

Beautiful reliable young adult car.

This is the best vehicle, it runs smooth, accelerates nice, and looks beautiful. I keep up with regular maintenance and have no issues. I love the cooling/heating seats, dual temperature controls, and sunroof. Because it is a 2010 the only negatives are less technology in the car and there should be more cup holder space in center console.

Alfred B

Lexus is 250 car review. Dashboard warning. Everything else is great.

Dashboard gets really sticky over the years. Lexus is very reliable car had for 10 years and I love it. Great on gas mileage. Backseat of the car is not really spacious, specially if you have a baby seat. No complaints from me, I would buy another Lexus is in the future.

Brandi S

Its fast and drives smoothly. It's definitely made for someone who doesn't have kids.

I love my sunroof and the option to switch from automatic to manual. I don't like my back seat

Michele H

Looks: sporty and eye-catching.

Perfect for single person or couple with no kids. Small back seat but plenty of room in the front. Easy to handle, accelerates quickly, very sporty looking, people often ask what kind of car it is because it looks great. Roomy trunk, smooth ride, some road noise.

Dawn W

2010 Lexus is250 AWD small luxury car.

The Lexus is250 AWD is a mid-luxury car that is dependable, comfortable, and generally has the state of the art amenities. Comfort features included sunroof, media center, keyless start, side panel seat adjustments, heated seats, rear window shade. The only feature it should have is an electric start.

Regan R

Great little car, amazing on gas.

It is a great car. Great on gas, haven't had any problems, I love it! My one complaint is that I cannot lay the seats all the way down. Mechanically the car has been great to me. It has 100k miles on it and I have only had to do an oil change on it and regular maintenance.

Bianca W

Affordable, luxury, sporty, reliable car.

I love this car. As a single mom, it helps to have a low maintenance car. I keep the oil changed and tires changed when necessary. Never had any major problems. And would recommend to anyone that wants luxury, sporty, and reliability in one car. Very small interior so wouldn't recommend to someone looking for comfort.

Mauricio C

Reliable, fun, and pleasing...Lexus IS

The Lexus IS250 has been a reliable car for the past few years of owning it. I haven't ran into any mechanical issues, which compared to my prior car has been a relief. The car drives very smooth and it's handling is amazing.

Negative Owner Reviews

Nicole W

Don't buy it because you'll be replacing the tires constantly.

It has had to have it's engine completely replaced. The 17 inch tires get nails in them constantly and do not do well on pot holes.

Jay C

The is250 is a good car. Its small and great on gas and I love the styling.

I wish it had heated seats, I wish I would have got a 350 instead of the 250, and I wish I would have got the all wheel drive. It's been a good car though, no major problems. Smooth ride, good pick up and good handling. I do love the look and actually like the older grille over the newer version.

Lexus IS Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

4dr Sport Sdn Man RWD

204 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

4dr Sport Sdn Auto RWD

204 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats

4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD

204 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats

2dr Conv Man

204 HP 21 MPG 4 Seats

2dr Conv Auto

204 HP 24 MPG 4 Seats

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2010 Lexus IS Owner Reviews

4.73

60 Reviews

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Sae D on May 20, 2021

The seats are easy to control. Display could use a better text font.

I enjoy the seats the most and the controls on the side to move the seat forward, backward, and leaning the seat back. I also like the display for music, but would prefer a different and more appealing font. It would be great if there was a mobile key on the phone, although the button to turn on the car is already wonderful.

Michele H on May 1, 2021

Looks: sporty and eye-catching.

Perfect for single person or couple with no kids. Small back seat but plenty of room in the front. Easy to handle, accelerates quickly, very sporty looking, people often ask what kind of car it is because it looks great. Roomy trunk, smooth ride, some road noise.

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Pros from Owners

Betty W.

The price of the car is cheap. It has an all wheel drive. It is a four door sedan. It has automatic transmission. It has a sun shield. It has a sunroof. It has power windows. It has rear defrost. It has a keyless start.

Cons from Owners

Betty W.

It does not look very nice. It is not a car that fits my style. The key has to have the battery changed every once in a while. It can be troublesome at times if I forget to change it because then I won't be able to start my car.

Ranks #2 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2010 Lexus IS has an average owner rating of 4.73 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 16 other Luxury Small Cars.

1

2010 Audi S5

5

2

2010 Lexus IS

4.73

3

2010 Acura TL

4.61

Ranks #5 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2010 Lexus IS has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #5 of 16 other Luxury Small Cars.

1

2010 Audi A3

42 MPG

2

2010 BMW 3 Series

36 MPG

5

2010 Lexus IS

29 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What might cause my 2010 Lexus is250 check engine light to come on and traction control?

Answer: If Your 2010 Lexus IS250 has the check engine light come on at the same time as the traction control light that usually means that there was a fault detected somewhere with the transmission or the driveline....

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2010 Lexus IS Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs