There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Lexus IS 300, but owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Lexus IS 300 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Suspension › Front — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
- Visibility › Windshield — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 58,400 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 2004 Lexus IS 300 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 253,000 miles · reported Sep 11, 2018
The gas pedal will intermittently stop working. Forcing one to pull over, restart the car, and/or have the vehicle towed for repair.
Engine · at 100,000 miles · reported May 22, 2018
Engine quit on highway at 65 MPH coasted of shoulder of road. Wrecker dropped at dealer. They mis diagnosed a bad coil. Approximately 6 hours later the car quit in same way again. Another repair shop properly diagnosed the problem as an ignitor control module. The original repair co.community toyota will not take responsibility for the unsafe condition they put me in. Toyota company says they have no control or say in service problems created by dealers. The first question the 2nd repair service ask was the car running rough. I said no it just quit. This question should have been ask by the…
Air Bags · at 50,000 miles · reported Mar 13, 2017
Sticky residue due to the melting material on the dashboard causes fumes. Fumes are toxic and is getting in the AC and ventilation. Melting dashboard. Sticky residue. Clothes will stick to it. Melts when it gets hot in the car. Currently living in california where it is summer weather 9 out of the 12 months. Please help.
Engine · at 130,000 miles · reported Nov 7, 2016
The lexus is300 have the worst dash, I don't understand why lexus didn't have a recall on them as they did for the is250 or the is350. God forbids you park your car at work and at the end of the day when you get in your vehicle and you touch the dash or around the shifter, it feels like it is melting. And sometimes I wonder if there is some type of fume radiating from the dash itself. #2. The throttle body issue-apparently I AM not the only one who is having the issue, sometimes it takes off, sometimes it doesn't push air through and there is a 2-3 seconds delay which can cause an accident…
Air Bags · at 123,000 miles · reported Sep 26, 2016
Dashboard is melting and has become sticky and rubs off on clothing. This includes the passenger side airbag surface. This happens when vehicle is parked in the sun.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Lexus IS 300 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 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 2004 Lexus IS 300?
Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (4 reports), followed by structure (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 58,400 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.