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Major Problems with Lexus IS 300 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Lexus IS 300 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2002, for instance, is the worst year for the IS 300. Older IS 300 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Lexus IS 300 Problems

AIR BAGS
2001 Lexus IS 300 February 24, 2005 Victims: 4 Mileage: 62745 miles

I was recently in an accident at which the front and side airbags did not deploy, causing my friend in the passenger seat to his the dash, breaking his cheekbone. and i hit my cheek on the steering wheel, because of the airbags not deploying.*ak

FRONTAL
2004 Lexus IS 300 July 18, 2008 Victims: 3 Mileage: 40000 miles

On july 18, 2008, i was driving my lexus is-300. my wife and i exited the highway and stopped at a stop light on the off ramp. while waiting to proceed through the stoplight, we were struck from behind by another driver going approximately 50 miles an hour estimated by the police officer. the rear end collision was so forceful we were pushed into the vehicle in front of us. our vehicle (lexus is 300) is totaled - the backend completely crushed and front end severely crushed. our front and side impact bags did not ...

TIRES
2019 Lexus IS 300 June 25, 2019 Victims: 2 Mileage: 2000 miles

Please see images. without warning on this news 2019 lexus is 300 with approximately 2,000 miles on it the left rear front tire literally came off the vehicle while traveling south at legal highway speed on i-95 near boynton beach, florida. the tire completely blew up off the vehicle and the vehicle slammed onto the ground in a very dangerous manner, causing smoke and what looked like a fire. the vehicle swerved off the side of the freeway and 2 passengers exited quickly from the vehicle and florida highway patrol was called.please see photos and there is also video too ...

What is the most common problem with Lexus IS 300?

Overall the worst problem with Lexus IS 300 relates to VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific IS 300 years that are prone to issues with these components.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13 TIRES 9 STRUCTURE 8 BODY 8 SUSPENSION 8 AIR BAGS 5 ENGINE 5 STEERING 4 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 4 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 WHEELS 3 FRONT 3 SIDEWALL 3 SERVICE BRAKES 3 FRONTAL 2 CALIPER 2 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2 VISIBILITY/WIPER 2 VISIBILITY 1 WINDSHIELD 1 EQUIPMENT 1 BUMPERS 1 DOOR 1 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1 POWER TRAIN 1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1 ENGINE 1 ROTOR 1 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 GASOLINE 1 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 1 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 1 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 1 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 TRUNK LID 1 LOWER ARM 1 SIDE/WINDOW 1 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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