MYRModel Year Report

2003 Lexus IS 300

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2003 Lexus IS 300
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:45:41.509Z

Only 21 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 21 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, 2003 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
2003: 21 complaints
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YearComplaints
200127
200228
200321
200419
20054
20061
20163
20172
20186
20197
20202
20211
20221

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

9 of 21 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and trunk lid.

CRASH
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I SPECIAL ORDERED A 2003 LEXUS IS 300 IN 2002 IN WHICH WAITED 2 MONTHS FOR ITS ARRIVAL. THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL RECALLS WITH COMPONENTS ON MY CAR BUT LEXUS SELECTED JUST A FEW TO SEND LETTERS TO.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130912

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 21 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
SUSPENSION

2 of 21 total reports mention: suspension.

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IN EARLY DECEMBER 2010 ON MY WAY TO DROP OFF AN PASSENGER AT THE ONTARIO AIRPORT, ONTARIO, CA MY LEFT FRONT END FELT LIKE IT FELL IN A POT HOLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130306

POWER TRAIN

2 of 21 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing clutch assembly and automatic transmission.

CRASH
AIR BAGS

2 of 21 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing side/window.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS BROADSIDED. THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *NM *SC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040202

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A BOAT THAT BROKE FREE FROM A TOWING VEHICLE AND ENDED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LANE. THE SEAT BELTS WERE BEING USED AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT, BUT NONE OF THE SIX AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030812

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Lexus IS 300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (9 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).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 Lexus IS 300?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 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.