2004 Lexus IS
Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 143 |
| 2007 | 122 |
| 2008 | 102 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
3 of 10 total reports mention: structure.
Air bags
3 of 10 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
My 2004 IS300 was involved in an accident at approximately 30 MPH and no air bags deployed. The other vehicle (Saturn) hit my car on the front driver side, damaging the suspension, fender, bumper, and surrounding parts.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-04
Wheels
1 of 10 total reports mentions: wheels.
Show complaint excerpts
There IS a dangerous pothole eastbound on lie near fresh meadows exit. Due to heavy traffic, the pothole was unavoidable as we were less than 20 feet between the car ahead of us. The pothole was on the middle lane.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-16
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Lexus IS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 2004 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 2004 Lexus IS?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Lexus IS have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.