KnownCarProblemsLexus IS 300 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about the Lexus IS 300 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2002, 2001, 2003. The most common problem overall: speed control.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Lexus IS 300 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 IS 300 | 28 | Speed control | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 IS 300 | 27 | Speed control | 0 | 8 |
0 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Lexus IS 300
- What years of the Lexus IS 300 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2002 (28), 2001 (27), 2003 (21).
- What is the most common problem with the Lexus IS 300?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the speed control (11), transmission (8), suspension (7).
- Which Lexus IS 300 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2006 (1), 2021 (1), 2022 (1). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.