2001 Lexus IS 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other IS 300 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Lexus IS 300. That ranks 2nd out of 13 IS 300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (5 complaints, 19%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 27owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Lexus IS 300 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 19% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 15% | 118,426 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 11% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 11% | 110,850 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7% | 65,373 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 7% | 31,111 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 7% | 42,495 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 7% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | 154,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | 295,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4% | 154,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Lexus IS 300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Lexus IS 300.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Engine crank pulley/harmonic balancer came apart while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lexus is 300. While driving at approximately 70 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. Also, while driving at low speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal noise as the vehicle jerked without warning. The contact…
As the original owner of this make/model i have noticed that it goes through tires like not other call i have ever known. I am lucky to get 10-12k miles from a set of tires. In the time i have owned this vehicle i have had to purchase multiple tire sets as well as a lifetime alignment duet to the…
I purchased a car from a dealer in malden i heard a sound that was not familiar to me and requested the dealer check it as i had just picked up the vehicle. I made several calls and was told the dealer was with a customer or busy. On march 1, 2011 i took the vehicle to get inspected in stoughton…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 lexus is300. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact noticed smoke emitting from the engine. The contact pulled over and shut the vehicle off. When she opened the hood, she saw smoke coming from the radiator and a crack at the top of the radiator. The vehicle was…
Other Lexus IS 300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 IS 300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 IS 300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 IS 300 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 IS 300 | 7 | 2 |
| 2018 IS 300 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 IS 300 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 IS 300 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 IS 300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 IS 300 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 IS 300 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 IS 300 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 IS 300 | 28 | 0 |
| 2001 | 27 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lexus IS 300?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, suspension, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Lexus IS 300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Lexus IS 300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other IS 300 model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.