MYRModel Year Report

2002 Lexus IS

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2002 Lexus IS
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:22:12.822Z

Only 12 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 12 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 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1999: 1 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 10 complaints 2005: 12 complaints 2006: 143 complaints 2007: 122 complaints 2007 2008: 102 complaints 2009: 40 complaints 2010: 40 complaints 2011: 15 complaints 2011 2012: 18 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2014: 12 complaints 2015: 9 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2017: 10 complaints 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 2 complaints 2019 2020: 6 complaints 2021: 2 complaints 2022: 4 complaints 2023: 5 complaints 2023 2024: 1 complaints 2025: 1 complaints 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2002: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
19980
19991
20000
20011
200212
200312
200410
200512
2006143
2007122
2008102
200940
201040
201115
201218
20139
201412
20159
20162
201710
20183
20192
20206
20212
20224
20235
20241
20251
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

5 of 12 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door.

TIRES

2 of 12 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing temporary/emergency spare tire.

Show complaint excerpts

I HAVE HAD THREE SETS OF COOPER ZEON 2XS 215/45ZR17. THERE HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS WITH ALL THREE SETS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060830

WHEELS

1 of 12 total reports mentions: wheels.

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I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT A PROBLEM WITH MY LEXUS IS300 MODELS 2002. THERE IS SOME TYPE OF DEFECT IN THE FRAME OR FRONT ARM BUSHINGS THAT CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE FRONT INNER TIRES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140519

Also filed under STEERING

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

SUSPENSION

1 of 12 total reports mentions: suspension.

Show complaint excerpts

PROBLEM STARTED WHEN CAR WAS IN FOR REPAIR OF WHEEL ALIGNMENT WHEELS GOT STOLEN FROM DEALER COLLISION CENTER LEXUS NOT CAR GOES OUT OF ALIGNMENT WHILE DRIVING ON A ROUGH ROAD WEARING OUT TIRES COMPLIANTLY ABOUT 3 SET OF TIRES REPLACED

NHTSA ODI report, 20201209

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Lexus IS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Lexus IS 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?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Lexus IS have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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