2003 Lexus IS300 Problems, complaints & recalls

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...

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.

The dashboard and center console is melting, leaving a sticky & shiny surface making it hazardous to drive the vehicle. A warranty campaign was issued for several other lexus models to address this very issue, however, the 2003 is300 was excluded. Lexus could not provide a reason as to why this exact defect was not addressed for the 2003 is300 model, since they addressed the very same issue with an older 2003 gx470 model. My vehicle has been garage kept and extremely well maintained, so sun exposure was...

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 lexus is. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, another vehicle crash into the contacts vehicle head on and the air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the contact sustained head, neck and left shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Vehicle was caught on a flash flood july 2015. Was taken to lexus of san diego in sept on claim as front right side squealing/squeaking while driving or turning right. Lexus of san diego kept vehicle for 30days with no outcome inspection write to insurance company. Brushed off compmaint. Whoke driving vehicle in jan 2016 contol arm snapped.

The brakes failed at 143,840 miles. The brakes failure occurred while driving the car on a busy city street. After inspection by a mechanic at firestone auto care..It was determined that a noticeable internal leak was coming from power brake booster. It was also determined that the master cylinder and power brake booster must be replaced.

Dash is melting and is sticking to anything that is rub up against it. I saw a recall on all other model regarding this issue. Except this particular model 2003 lexus is300. I believe it should extend to this year and model as well. No dash should be melting away with heat! Owner should not be responsible for poorly built parts! For how much I paid for the car, the manufacturer should replace the problem are no cost!

Dash is melting and is sticking to anything that is rub up against it. Body parts, car wash towel, grocery. I seel recall on all other model regarding this issue. Except this particular model 2003 lexus is300. I believe it should extend to this year and model as well. No dash should be melting away with heat!

Dash is melting and is sticking to anything that is rub up against it. Body parts, car wash towel, grocery. I seel recall on all other model regarding this issue. Except this particular model 2003 lexus is300. I believe it should extend to this year and model as well. No dash should be melting away with heat! And owner should not be responsible for poorly built parts!!!!

Dash is peeling along with the center console. The passenger side airbag is also start to discolor and peel. The peeling is more like starting to gum up or become sticky.

The dashboard on my lexus is 300 is melting. It is very sticky and as it heats up a chemical is released and there is an odor in the car. I called lexus and they said that the recall does not effect the year of my vehicle, but it is very clear that this car has a serious issue. All is300 regardless of year with this issue must be recalled.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 lexus is 300. The contact stated that the dashboard and center console were melting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 4/6/15*cn the consumer also stated the power steering was leaking due to a faulty rack and pinion. Updated 04/28/15*jb

Dashboard is "melting". Recalls have been made for dashboards of the es300 and rx 300 models for the same problems. *Tr

My car has 51000 miles on it and I'm told my alternator should be replaced. I took my car for one things and the dealership found 4 different issues which 2 of the issues I am aware of. Grant you all the parts in my car are the original parts. I service my car according to lexus 25,000 - 75,000 miles services. How can I well kept and seldom drive vehicles have an alternator issue? On february 7, 2003, there was complaints of the (bulletin#:t10001308) cd becoming jammed in cd changer. Improvements were made to the...

Initially, the passenger air bag compartment started shining, melting and deteriorating then the entire dashboard started deteriorating. Now the air bag compartment weakening where it is sinking in the middle. I'm very afraid that the compartment will deploy the air bag and injure and/or killing anyone sitting in the seat. I which started complaining about this issue since 2009 to lexus corporation in which I was told my warranty had expired. Lexus knew the materials used on the is 300 were defective and did not recall them to fix. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus is300. The contact stated that dashboard was melting. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Dash is melting and coming off creating a shiny surface. *Tr

The dashboard is in very poor condition with a sticky and melting appearance. I complained to lexus of toyota and was told that the warranty would not cover to replace or fix the problem. Considering that I did not have money to replace this with my own funds, I did not pursue it. *Js

Vehicle fishtailed at about 40 mph due to rwd and about an inch or two inches of snow on the ground. Vehicle was uncontrollable and the brake was not applied. Seatbelt was being worn and vehicle slid onto oncoming traffic and hit an early 2000's f250 (i believe) rocker panel. The whole front end is destroyed and I have pictures. My head hit the windshield and cracked it. I went to the hospital and had a ctscan and was ambulanced to a nearby hospital that had a neuro surgeon and kept overnight. I am now on necessary leave from work and in a great amount of pain due to a hemorrhage in my brain. I believe my medical injuries could have been avoided if the vehicles airbags were deployed. *Tr

I special ordered a 2003 lexus is 300 in 2002 in which waited 2 months for its arrival. There has been several recalls with components on my car but lexus selected just a few to send letters to. Initially, the dashboard was manufacture with defective material and lexus corporation refused to take care of it. I am still working on this issue then there is the sensor2 bank1 which my trac off blinking and check engine light stays on. The scary things is with the sensor issue the car will stop running without any...

The dashboard on this car has been melting over the years. It is garaged all the time but if I put it in the sun for even 30 minutes, it becomes sticky and chemicals start to leach into the car and it smells horrible. If I touch the dashboard, black paint comes off onto my fingers. I took it to the dealer and they said they had seen it before and I complained to lexus. Because there is no recall, they say as a good will gesture, they will cover 50% to repair. That is ridiculously expensive for something that is probably causing cancer, it is all over the lexus boards that this is happening and they won't do anything unless if there is a recall!

In early december 2010 on my way to drop off an passenger at the ontario airport, ontario, ca my left front end felt like it fell in a pot hole. A tow truck was called as the left front tire was turned completely inward and caused damage on the left fender. The car had to be towed to my home as it was late in the evening around 11pm. I called my insurance company the next morning to file a comprehensive claim, the car was towed to a body shop, vehicle 2003 lexus is 300 which found out that the left side ball...

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus is300. The contact stated the dashboard covering was deteriorating due to defective material. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and stated the dashboard cover would need to be replaced. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage was 43,000. Updated 08/31/11 *bf updated 12/13/11

I was sitting in my 2003 lexus is 300 4 door it was a rainy and unusually cool day so I rolled the windows down and with the car idling I listened to some music and contemplated where to eat dinner it being around 5.30 Pm. Suddenly the throttle opened up and the car shot off like a rocket over the curbing through some bushes and into a pond maybe 15 feet away the car was moving so fast that as it was sinking it moved out about 20 feet. It was completely submerged and I was lucky to unbuckle the seat belt and climb...

Was slowly pulling into parking space when car suddenly accelerated full throttle. Car was carried over parking bumper into bushes beyond, with damages to body and undercarriage over six thousand dollars. *Tr