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#BS-2001-LEXIS3-B1FD

2001 Lexus Is 300

Based on reports from 29 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
29
Crashes
8
Fires
3
Recalls
1
TSBs
70
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 29 complaints, 8 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

3 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 68K miles.

!Inspect the SuspensionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

2
0–30K
4
30–60K
6
60–90K
2
90–120K
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (6 reports) • Median: 68K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control3 (10%)
Suspension2 (7%)
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal2 (7%)
Visibility2 (7%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch1 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (3%)
Structure1 (3%)
Tires:sidewall1 (3%)

2001 Lexus Is 300: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2001 Lexus Is 300, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 67,700 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 68K-mile mark.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2001 Lexus Is 300, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal Issues

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2001 Lexus Is 300, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2001 Lexus Is 300, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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5
02
3
03
6
04
3
05
1
06
1
07
1
09
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2
11
3
16
1
19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Lexus Is 300. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Lexus Is 300 is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2001 Lexus Is 300 vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

29

Class avg

108

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 29 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2001 Lexus Is 300: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Lexus Is 300?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Lexus Is 300 is related to the speed control, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Lexus Is 300 reliable?
The 2001 Lexus Is 300 has 29 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 Lexus Is 300 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2001 Lexus Is 300 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Lexus Is 300 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lexus Is 300 problems start?
Based on 18 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 67,700 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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