MYRModel Year Report

2001 Lexus IS 300

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2001 Lexus IS 300
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:51:42.012Z

Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus IS 300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 2001: 27 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 19 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaints 2016: 3 complaints 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2018: 6 complaints 2018 2019: 7 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 1 complaints 2022: 1 complaints 2022
2001: 27 complaints
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YearComplaints
200127
200228
200321
200419
20054
20061
20163
20172
20186
20197
20202
20211
20221

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 27 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE WHEN ACCELERATING. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020802

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM WAS REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020801

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 27 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHIN PRIOR THREE MONTHS OF INCIDENT DATE, WHEN TAPPING ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR BRIEFLY (FRACTION OF A SECOND) AND THEN RELEASING, CARS THROTTLE REMAINED COMPLETELY OPEN (MAXIMUM RPMS) EVEN WITH FOOT OFF OF THE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20040229

SUSPENSION

2 of 27 total reports mention: suspension.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 of 27 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160304

VISIBILITY

1 of 27 total reports mentions: visibility.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER S

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Lexus IS 300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Lexus IS 300 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lexus IS 300?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Lexus IS 300 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.