Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2003 Lexus IS300.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
Dash is peeling along with the center console. The passenger side airbag is also start to discolor and peel. The peeling is more like starting to gum up or become sticky.
I special ordered a 2003 Lexus is 300 in 2002 in which waited 2 months for its arrival. There has been several recalls with components on my car but Lexus selected just a few to send letters to. Initially, the dashboard was manufacture with defective material and Lexus corporation refused to take care of it. I am still working on this issue then there is the sensor2 bank1 which my trac off blinking and check engine light stays on. The scary things is with the sensor issue the car will stop running without any warning. Driving on the highway 60 miles per hour my motor stop running which caused another driver to have an accident. The driver tried to avoid hitting me and he totaled his car. Lexus sent out limited recall letters therefore I did not know about the issue and could have cost my or the driver life. Now Lexus will not correct this issue even though I researched and found the recall. I called Lexus and was told there wasn't a need to send me letter because my VIN # wasn't on the list. I asked how could send the letters to a few when most of the is 300 has the same issue.
The dashboard on this car has been melting over the years. It is garaged all the time but if I put it in the sun for even 30 minutes, it becomes sticky and chemicals start to leach into the car and it smells horrible. If I touch the dashboard, black paint comes off onto my fingers. I took it to the dealer and they said they had seen it before and I complained to Lexus. Because there is no recall, they say as a good will gesture, they will cover 50% to repair. That is ridiculously expensive for something that is probably causing cancer, it is all over the Lexus boards that this is happening and they won't do anything unless if there is a recall!.
The dashboard is in very poor condition with a sticky and melting appearance. I complained to Lexus of Toyota and was told that the warranty would not cover to replace or fix the problem. Considering that I did not have money to replace this with my own funds, I did not pursue it.