MYRModel Year Report

2002 Lexus IS 300

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2002 Lexus IS 300
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:44:54.215Z

Only 28 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 28 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, 2002 highlighted. 2001: 27 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2002 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
2002: 28 complaints
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YearComplaints
200127
200228
200321
200419
20054
20061
20163
20172
20186
20197
20202
20211
20221

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 28 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

6 of 28 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH
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MY 2002, LEXUS IS300 HAD A CASE OF SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION THAT LED TO A CRASH CAUSING OVER $10,000 WORTH OF DAMAGES TO BOTH MY CAR AND THE OTHER PERSONS CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051012

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

POWER TRAIN

5 of 28 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing clutch assembly and manual transmission.

SERVICE BRAKES

5 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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I PUT $3000 ON 2002 LEXUS AND HAD IT FOR THREE DAYS WHEN MY 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND MYSELF WAS HEADING ONTO COMMERCIAL TURNPIKE SOUTH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140524

STRUCTURE

4 of 28 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing bumpers and body.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LEXUS IS 300. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A GLARE APPEARED ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT AFFECTED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTING AND A STICKY RESIDUE COVERED ITS SURFACE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140819

REAR BUMPER NEAR EXHAUST BURNED OUT. HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020503

TIRES

3 of 28 total reports mention: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Lexus IS 300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Lexus IS 300?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Lexus IS 300 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.