Lexus Is 300 years to avoid
The Lexus Is 300 years to avoid are 2002, 2018, 2016, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2006 is the cleanest year on record.
156
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
2001–2022
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Is 300 years to avoid
Every Is 300 year
Common questions
What are the worst Lexus Is 300 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Is 300 years to avoid are 2002, 2018, 2016, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2006.
What is the best year for the Lexus Is 300?
By complaint volume, 2006 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Is 300 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Lexus Is 300 have?
Across all model years, the Is 300 has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 156 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.