Lexus IS300 owners have reported 12 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's clutch (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Complete clutch failure at 23,400 miles. Read details...
The tires keep coming out of alignment which causes vehicle vibration, a pull to the left and premature wearing of the tires that then have to be replaced every 10-20k miles. Lexus is aware the is series cars wear tires this way but state its bc this is a high performance vehicle. Read details...
Loud thumping noise from rear of trunk, on manual transmissions when shifting between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Read details...
: the contact stated while driving the vehicle jerked and pulled to the right. The pulling progressively got worse over the course of a week. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. The mechanic determined the cotter pin came out of the cv ball. Read details...
After getting clutch replaced, I press the clutch pedal down and release the pedal, it takes sometimes up to 30 or 40 seconds before the pedal pops back out. . I have to reach down with my hand and pull the pedal up. Read details...