Research · 9 model years
Lexus IS300Every model year, 2001–2019
Across the 9 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 177 owner complaints for the Lexus IS300. The 2002 model year has the most complaints (45).
Lexus IS300 years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 5 of 5 | 23 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 16 | 2 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 29 | 4 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 34 | 10 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 45 | 4 | Not rated | 19 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 35 | 10 | Not rated | 18 |
- 20190 recalls · 7 complaints · 23 mpg
- 20180 recalls · 6 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20170 recalls · 2 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20160 recalls · 3 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20050 recalls · 16 complaints · 18 mpg
- 20040 recalls · 29 complaints · 18 mpg
- 20030 recalls · 34 complaints · 18 mpg
- 20020 recalls · 45 complaints · 19 mpg
- 20010 recalls · 35 complaints · 18 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 12, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 12, 2026