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2005 Lexus IS 300 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2005 Lexus IS 300 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 4 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Lexus IS 300, plus NCAP crash-test ratings.

2005 Lexus IS 300 owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Lexus IS 300, describing incidents dated August 1, 2014 to September 26, 2018.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Steering 1 complaint
  • Structure 1 complaint
  • Suspension 1 complaint
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint
  • Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11144272 · Filed

    STICKY DASHBOARD. DASHBOARD HAS BECOME STICKY TO THE TOUCH AND STAINS ANYTHING THAT COMES IN CONTACT.

  • ODI #10824679 · Filed

    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!

  • ODI #10746983 · Filed

    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…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2005 Lexus IS 300 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Other Lexus IS 300 model years

Check your 2005 Lexus IS 300 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Lexus IS 300 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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