2005 Lexus IS 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other IS 300 years
- Not enough data 7th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Lexus IS 300. That ranks 7th out of 13 IS 300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 43,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 193,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 193,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 25% | 109,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Lexus IS 300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
Sticky dashboard. Dashboard has become sticky to the touch and stains anything that comes in contact.
Suspension problems on my lexus is300. The front upper and lower ball joints keep going out. Tie rod ends. Front control arm. Alignment is always off. The car drives with vibrations and shimmy from left to right. Loud creeking noises. Squeak!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus is300. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, a loud pop sound emitted from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the sun roof glass chattered inside of the vehicle. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was not taken in for diagnostic testing. The…
Not sure if this is the correct forum. My car has a defect that is not considered a safety defect toyota lexus is repairing all vehicles 2006 and up leaving mine out where can i go for help please i went to servco lexus and they treated me very badly [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the…
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 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 IS 300 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 IS 300 | 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 2005 Lexus IS 300?
Owners most often report engine, steering, structure problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Lexus IS 300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.