2001 Lexus IS 300 recalls and problems

The 2001 Lexus IS 300 has 0 recalls and 27 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is vehicle speed control.

How the 2001 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 13 IS 300 model years — 2nd most.

0recalls
27complaints
8crashes
3fires
11injuries
65,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2001: 1 complaints20012002: 5 complaints20022003: 3 complaints20032004: 6 complaints200462005: 3 complaints20052006: 1 complaints20062007: 1 complaints20072009: 1 complaints20092010: 2 complaints20102011: 2 complaints20112016: 1 complaints20162019: 1 complaints20191

2001 vs. other Lexus IS 300 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2001. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2001 Lexus IS 300 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Lexus IS 300. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lexus IS 300?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention vehicle speed control (5), engine (4), suspension (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.