MYRModel Year Report

2005 Lexus IS

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2005 Lexus IS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:13:54.773Z

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, 2005 highlighted. 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2004: 10 complaints 2005: 12 complaints 2005 2006: 143 complaints 2006 2007: 122 complaints 2008: 102 complaints 2009: 40 complaints 2010: 39 complaints 2010 2011: 15 complaints 2012: 17 complaints 2013: 8 complaints 2014: 11 complaints 2014 2015: 9 complaints 2016: 2 complaints 2017: 8 complaints 2018: 3 complaints 2018 2019: 2 complaints 2020: 4 complaints 2021: 2 complaints 2022: 4 complaints 2022 2023: 3 complaints 2024: 1 complaints 2025: 1 complaints 2025
2005: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
19980
19991
20000
20011
200212
200312
200410
200512
2006143
2007122
2008102
200940
201039
201115
201217
20138
201411
20159
20162
20178
20183
20192
20204
20212
20224
20233
20241
20251

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.

VISIBILITY

1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility.

Show complaint excerpts

SEVERE RUSTING OF THE SUNROOF. *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20140517

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 12 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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COASTING INTO A PARKING SPOT , MY FOOT NOT ON THE GAS , THE CAR TOOK OFF. I HAD TO SLAM MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND WITH THE HELP OF THE PARKING SPOT STOPPER THE CAR STOPPED. THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO GO OVER THE STOPPER. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120401

SUSPENSION

1 of 12 total reports mentions: suspension.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 12 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

LEXUS IS300 2005 BRAKE MALFUNCTION. *BF WHEN THE CONSUME ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER HITTING A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20050318

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

2005 Lexus IS — pre-purchase inspection

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

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Lexus IS?

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

How many recalls does the 2005 Lexus IS have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.