2001-2019 · 7 model years

Lexus IS300 Problems by year

Owners have filed 172 complaints about the Lexus IS300 across 7 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (35), while 2005, 2018, 2019 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the acceleration & cruise control.

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Most complaints for its age200135 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2001

Complaints: 172
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 32
Fires: 5
Injuries: 33
Deaths: 0

IS300 complaints by model year

352001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2018 2019

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Top problem	Grade
2019	7	1	1	Wheels & tires	A
2018	6	1	0	Fuel system	A
2005	16	2	0	Body, doors & structure	A
2004	29	4	0	Body, doors & structure	C
2003	34	10	1	Body, doors & structure	D
2002	45	4	0	Body, doors & structure	C
2001	35	10	3	Acceleration & cruise control	D

Most common IS300 problems

Latest IS300 complaints

2003 Lexus IS300 Transmission & drivetrain Brakes Engine & coolingCrash2 injuries

Brand new owner - first owner at time of lease/finance terms and conditions. Car accelerated numerous times during ownership that caused harm to both my young son and I life, placed us in harms way and accident occurred in California due to faulty emissions, acceleration out of control, and braking problems. This Lexus was dangerous, unreliable, caused mental and emotional issue coupled with anxiety. Lexus was negligent in handling numerous issues and concerns reported to dealership and has done nothing to...

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compensate me for their multibillion dollar settlement to date. I need compensation of torment, poor performance, lemon laws associated and punitive damages, hereto. What are next steps? Sincerely, [[redacted]] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2003 Lexus IS300 Steering Brakes Engine & coolingCrash1 injury

Brand new owner - first owner; Car accelerated numerous times during ownership that caused harm to both my young son and I life. This IS250 Lexus was dangerous, unreliable, caused mental and emotional issues. Lexus was negligent in handling numerous issues and concerns related and has done nothing to compensate me for to date relating to multi-billion dollar law suits.

2019 Lexus IS300 Electrical system Fuel system

The vin to my car does not match with the motor. I find this odd. When I looked up my car vin on Kelly blue book the description was a 4 cylinder but how because I spicifically bought the 6 cylinder. also I just noticed that my car has two safety recalls that I just had found today. Another thing that I will tell you (you will find this odd at first) but once you investigate you will understand. i bought my car and about a month later I received an email from best buy geek squad about a remote to my car. someone is...

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targeting me is what I'm trying to tell you you may be wondering. I'm sorry to admit this but I'm a victim of human trafficking labor trafficking tax scams by my ex wife and this women is out of control every day I am constantly submitting complaints every where. The reason I complicated so much is to have documents that I am being targeted and discriminated committed hate crimes against me human rights violations and she does not stop. She is now law enforcement. can we please do something about this manic. She will not stop until she kills me black widow serial killer she already had 1st babydaddy killed I had another truck before this one and someone has taken out the screws to the Motor mounts if I would had crashed would the engine not ended up in my lap? I also had an issue with a rental car from Enterprise I'll tell you about that one later ok Please investigate my phone number is [[redacted]] I'll be expecting your response. can you send a text 1st because I don't really pick up phone calls that I don't recognize I get a lot of harassment by my ex wife and the business that are in my ein when you get a hold of me ill gladly submit all evidence needed to bring her to justice INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2019 Lexus IS300 Body, doors & structure

2019 Lexus 300h. Consumer writes in regard to defective passenger door.

2018 Lexus IS300 Fuel system

The contact owns a 2018 Lexus IS300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle felt sluggish. The contact then heard an abnormal cranking noise underneath the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she recorded the noise then took the vehicle back to the dealer; however, the dealer informed her that the fuel injectors might need to be replaced. The vehicle was...

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repaired; however, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact stated that additional pressure on the accelerator pedal was needed for the vehicle to perform as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was notified of a possible buy back. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000

2018 Lexus IS300 Body, doors & structure

I was driving down the highway at 70 mph and it was windy at the same time. Out of no where my sunroof window exploded shattering the glass. Luckily I usually keep the cover close. It sounded a gun shot that went off. There was nothing around me that would come down and break the window of the sunroof. It just happened out of no where.

Questions about the Lexus IS300

Which Lexus IS300 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2002 (45), 2001 (35), 2003 (34). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2001 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Lexus IS300 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2018, 2019, 2005 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other IS300 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Lexus IS300 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (39), acceleration & cruise control (20), wheels & tires (20) most often.

How many recalls does the Lexus IS300 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Lexus IS300 model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data