Structure Problems of Lexus IS300

Lexus IS300 owners have reported 17 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Lexus IS300


Recently reported Structure problems of Lexus IS300

The Body problem

I was driving down the highway at 70 mph and it was windy at the same time. Out of no where my sunroof window exploded shattering the glass. Luckily I usually keep the cover close. It sounded a gun shot that went off.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2002 Lexus is 300. While driving 30 mph, a glare appeared on the windshield that affected the contact¿s visibility. The contact noticed that the dashboard was melting and a sticky residue covered its surface. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Trunk Lid problem

The contact owns a 2003 Lexus is 300. The trunk of the vehicle does not remain open and needs to be held up. If the contact reaches in to get something out of the trunk and fails to hold the trunk door, it will fall and strike his head.   Read details...

The Door problem

High wind noise and flapping noise from the driver door; it's very annoying and unconvertible driving on the highway because of the noises produced by this problem. Lexus claims their cars as luxury cars, but also claims that a wind noise and a flapping noise are normal for $34k luxury cars.   Read details...

The Roof And Pillar problem

High wind noise and flapping noise from the driver door; it's very annoying and unconvertible driving on the highway because of the noises produced by this problem. Lexus claims their cars as luxury cars, but also claims that a wind noise and a flapping noise are normal for $34k luxury cars.   Read details...




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