35 problems have been reported for the 2002 Lexus IS300. The following chart shows the 14 most common problems for 2002 Lexus IS300. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control with 6 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (5 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Power Train | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Structure | |
| Equipment | |
| Suspension | |
| Tire | |
| Air Bag | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Wheel | |
| Steering | |
| Electronic Stability Control | |
| Visibility |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2002 Lexus IS300 in 2002.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Lexus IS300, the following table can be used to compare the 2002 Lexus IS300 with the Lexus IS300 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2002 IS300 is 35 while the average number of problems reported for the 10 model years of the Lexus IS300 is 13.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2019 IS300 | |
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| 2002 IS300 | |
| 2001 IS300 |