2003 Lexus IS 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other IS 300 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Lexus IS 300. That ranks 3rd out of 13 IS 300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (8 complaints, 38%), typically at around 56,800 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 8 | 38% | 56,800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 14% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 10% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | 54,250 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 10% | 136,422 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 48,600 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 143,840 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 19,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Lexus IS 300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Lexus IS 300.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle was caught on a flash flood july 2015. Was taken to lexus of san diego in sept on claim as front right side squealing/squeaking while driving or turning right. Lexus of san diego kept vehicle for 30days with no outcome inspection write to insurance company. Brushed off compmaint. Whoke…
The brakes failed at 143,840 miles. The brakes failure occurred while driving the car on a busy city street. After inspection by a mechanic at firestone auto care..it was determined that a noticeable internal leak was coming from power brake booster. It was also determined that the master cylinder…
Dash is melting and is sticking to anything that is rub up against it. Body parts, car wash towel, grocery. I seel recall on all other model regarding this issue. Except this particular model 2003 lexus is300. I believe it should extend to this year and model as well. No dash should be melting away…
Dash is melting and is sticking to anything that is rub up against it. Body parts, car wash towel, grocery. I seel recall on all other model regarding this issue. Except this particular model 2003 lexus is300. I believe it should extend to this year and model as well. No dash should be melting away…
Dash is peeling along with the center console. The passenger side airbag is also start to discolor and peel. The peeling is more like starting to gum up or become sticky.
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 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 IS 300 | 28 | 0 |
| 2001 IS 300 | 27 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Lexus IS 300?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Lexus IS 300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.