There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Lexus IS 300, but owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 Lexus IS 300 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | |
| Suspension | 4 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 2
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
- Tires › Sidewall — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper — 1
- Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm — 1
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 65,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2001 Lexus IS 300 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 154,000 miles · reported Mar 4, 2016
The contact owns a 2001 lexus is 300. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. Also, while driving at low speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal noise as the vehicle jerked without warning. The contact attempted to roll down the front driver side window and it failed to roll back up. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the glass panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
Suspension · reported Nov 8, 2011
As the original owner of this make/model I have noticed that it goes through tires like not other call I have ever known. I AM lucky to get 10-12k miles from a set of tires. In the time I have owned this vehicle I have had to purchase multiple tire sets as well as a lifetime alignment duet to the excessive wear on the tires, this wear is on the inner portion of the front tires. I have been told it is the camber portion of the suspension that causes this. I AM a model driver who takes all precautions in the care of my vehicle. With this being said there are times that a new tire can go from…
Suspension · at 118,426 miles · reported Mar 15, 2011
I purchased a car from a dealer in malden I heard a sound that was not familiar to me and requested the dealer check it as I had just picked up the vehicle. I made several calls and was told the dealer was with a customer or busy. On march 1, 2011 I took the vehicle to get inspected in stoughton and received a report with a passing grade. Regardless I still heard the sound and elected to drive to the dealership on march 2, 2011. The dealer was too busy that day and it was arranged for me to return on march 9 of the following week. I left the vehicle at the dealers on the night before (8th) and…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 114,000 miles · reported Oct 18, 2010
The contact owns a 2001 lexus is300. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact noticed smoke emitting from the engine. The contact pulled over and shut the vehicle off. When she opened the hood, she saw smoke coming from the radiator and a crack at the top of the radiator. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the crack was confirmed and the vehicle was repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 114,000.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 50,000 miles · reported Mar 10, 2010
The contact owns a 2001 lexus is300. While attempting to make a right turn from a service road onto a main highway the contact had her foot on the brake pedal while waiting to make a turn. When the contact slowly removed her foot from the brake pedal and slightly depressed the accelerator pedal there was an extreme increase in the engine rpms. The engine roared loudly and it accelerated at a rapid rate of speed causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of a preceding vehicle. The contacts vehicle was pushed backwards from the impact of the crash. The vehicle continued to accelerate, crashed…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Lexus IS 300 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Lexus IS 300 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Lexus IS 300?
Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (5 reports), followed by suspension (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 65,000 miles.
Are Lexus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.