2002 Lexus IS 300 recalls and problems

The 2002 Lexus IS 300 has 0 recalls and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is vehicle speed control.

2003 Lexus Is 300
Pictured: a 2003 model; the 2002 may differ in details. Photo: 2003 Lexus Is 300 by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 13 IS 300 model years — the most of any year.

0recalls
28complaints
3crashes
0fires
1injuries
35,420median 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

2002: 1 complaints20022003: 5 complaints20032004: 6 complaints200462005: 5 complaints20052006: 1 complaints20062009: 1 complaints20092010: 3 complaints20102014: 2 complaints20142015: 1 complaints20152016: 2 complaints20162019: 1 complaints20191

2002 vs. other Lexus IS 300 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Lexus IS 300 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Lexus IS 300. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lexus IS 300?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention vehicle speed control (6), power train (5), service brakes (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.