Home / LEXUS / IS 300

Lexus Is 300 Problems

The Lexus IS 300 is a compact luxury sport sedan with 312 total complaints across multiple generations. Structure issues are the primary concern with 44 complaints, followed by vehicle speed control and suspension problems. Early 2000s models (2001-2004) show higher complaint rates, while newer 2016-2022 models demonstrate excellent reliability with single-digit complaint totals.

312
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
13
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
!

Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

2002
✓

Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

2005 2006 2016

Common Problem Categories

Structure 44
Vehicle Speed Control 36
Unknown Or Other 36
Suspension 28
Power Train 24

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2022 4 0 0 0 Good
2021 4 0 0 0 Good
2020 8 0 2 0 Good
2019 26 2 6 6 Average
2018 18 1 2 0 Average
2017 4 0 0 0 Good
2016 6 0 0 0 Good
2006 2 0 0 0 Good
2005 12 0 0 0 Good
2004 46 0 6 0 Below Average
2003 50 0 14 2 Below Average
2002 74 0 18 0 Avoid
2001 58 0 16 6 Below Average

Lexus Is 300 Years to Avoid

2002, 2001, 2003

Best Lexus Is 300 Years

2006, 2022, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common problems with the Lexus IS 300?

Structure issues lead with 44 complaints, followed by vehicle speed control problems (36 complaints), suspension concerns (28 complaints), and power train issues (24 complaints).

Which Lexus IS 300 years should I avoid?

The 2002 model year has the most complaints with 74 reports, followed by 2001 with 58 complaints and 2003 with 50 complaints. Early production years show the most issues.

What are the best years for the Lexus IS 300?

The 2006 model year has only 2 complaints, while 2022, 2021, and 2017 each have just 4 complaints. Recent model years show excellent reliability.

Is the Lexus IS 300 reliable overall?

The IS 300 shows improved reliability in newer generations. Early 2001-2004 models have more issues, while 2016 and later models demonstrate Lexus excellent build quality with very few reported problems.