2005 Lexus IS 300 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2005 Lexus IS 300 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (1 report).

0Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2005 Lexus IS 300 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2005 Lexus IS 300.

Most common 2005 Lexus IS 300 problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine1
Structure1
Visibility/Wiper1
Steering1
Suspension1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2018-10-30, Unknown Or Other
STICKY DASHBOARD. DASHBOARD HAS BECOME STICKY TO THE TOUCH AND STAINS ANYTHING THAT COMES IN CONTACT.
2016-02-07, Steering
SUSPENSION PROBLEMS ON MY LEXUS IS300. THE FRONT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS KEEP GOING OUT. TIE ROD ENDS. FRONT CONTROL ARM. ALIGNMENT IS ALWAYS OFF. THE CAR DRIVES WITH VIBRATIONS AND SHIMMY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. LOUD CREEKING NOISES. SQUEAK!
2015-08-07, Visibility/Wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS IS300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, A LOUD POP SOUND EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SUN ROOF GLASS CHATTERED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
2015-08-05, Engine
NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE CORRECT FORUM. MY CAR HAS A DEFECT THAT IS NOT CONSIDERED A SAFETY DEFECT TOYOTA LEXUS IS REPAIRING ALL VEHICLES 2006 AND UP LEAVING MINE OUT WHERE CAN I GO FOR HELP PLEASE I WENT TO SERVCO LEXUS AND THEY TREATED ME VERY BADLY [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

2005 Lexus IS 300 questions

Does the 2005 Lexus IS 300 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 Lexus IS 300 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lexus IS 300?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (1), Structure (1), Visibility/Wiper (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Lexus IS 300 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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