Suspension Related Problems of the 2001 Lexus IS300

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2001 Lexus IS300. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the ball joint (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Lexus IS300


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2001 Lexus IS300

The Suspension problem

As the original owner of this make/model I have noticed that it goes through tires like not other call I have ever known. I am lucky to get 10-12k miles from a set of tires. In the time I have owned this vehicle I have had to purchase multiple tire sets as well as a lifetime alignment duet to the   Read details...

The Ball Joint problem

I purchased a car from a dealer in malden I heard a sound that was not familiar to me and requested the dealer check it as I had just picked up the vehicle. I made several calls and was told the dealer was with a customer or busy.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem

Passenger side control arm made tapping sound. Took to park place Lexus, plano TX - car is under warranty so they replaced for free. They told me that a rubber grommet/gasket was missing and that metal had rubbed metal until severe rust developed.   Read details...


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