2017 Lexus IS 300

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2017 Lexus IS 300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:02:27.154Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2001: 27 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 19 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaint 2016: 3 complaints 2017: 2 complaints 2017 2 2018: 6 complaints 2019: 7 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 1 complaint 2022: 1 complaint 2022
2001: 27 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 19 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2016: 3 complaints 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2017 2 2018: 6 complaints 2018 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2022: 1 complaint 2022
2001: 27 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 19 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2016: 3 complaints 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2017 2 2018: 6 complaints 2018 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2022: 1 complaint 2022

2017: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200127
200228
200321
200419
20054
20061
20163
20172
20186
20197
20202
20211
20221

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

1 of 2 total reports mentions: suspension.

Show complaint excerpts

Since the purchase of this vehicle on March 25, 2017, two alignments have been done to this vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-06

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2017 Lexus IS 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2017 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 2017 Lexus IS 300?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Lexus IS 300 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.