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#BS-2004-LEXIS3-B1FD

2004 Lexus Is 300

Based on reports from 23 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
23
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
56
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 23 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

3 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 58K miles.

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

2
0–30K
7
30–60K
1
60–90K
2
90–120K
4
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (7 reports) • Median: 58K 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

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control3 (13%)
Structure3 (13%)
Other3 (13%)
Wheels & Tires3 (13%)
Engine2 (9%)
Airbags2 (9%)
Suspension:front1 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages1 (4%)

2004 Lexus Is 300: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus Is 300, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 58,400 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 58K-mile mark.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus Is 300, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus Is 300, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus Is 300, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-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

2
05
2
06
4
08
2
10
1
13
2
14
2
15
4
16
2
17
2
18

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Lexus Is 300. Recent trend: stable.

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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.

2004 Lexus Is 300 vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

23

Class avg

205

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact 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. 23 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2004 Lexus Is 300: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Lexus Is 300?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Lexus Is 300 is related to the speed control, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Lexus Is 300 reliable?
The 2004 Lexus Is 300 has 23 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 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 2004 Lexus Is 300 have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2004 Lexus Is 300 according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Lexus Is 300 problems start?
Based on 17 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 58,400 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K 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.
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