2005 Lexus Is 300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (1) · Suspension (1) · Structure:body (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Lexus Is 300 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (51)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Air Bags 2022-02-24 · L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2005 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guideline
Wheels 2022-01-12 · Lexus PRO19-02 - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information o
Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant 2020-08-05 · L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. this bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
Power Train:manual Transmission:lubricant 2020-08-05 · L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. this bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
Steering 2020-06-23 · L-SB-0174-08 Obs · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: obsolete notice june 23, 2020: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0023-20.
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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 · Suspension · 193,000 mi“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 · 109,000 mi“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…”
2015-08-05 · Structure:body · 43,000 mi“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. 5…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.