MYRModel Year Report

2018 Lexus IS

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2018 Lexus IS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:14:36.113Z

Only 3 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 3 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, 2018 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 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
2018: 3 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 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 3 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

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All four (4) door actuators stopped working or work intermittently. This is a known issue with both front and rear driver and passenger doors. Automobile doors will not open.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240302

ENGINE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine.

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New engine

NHTSA ODI report, 20241127

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Lexus IS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2018 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 2018 Lexus IS?

The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Lexus IS have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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