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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2001 Lexus IS 300 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
11%of 27 total for the year
Median mileage
110,850miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Lexus IS 300, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,850 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2001 Lexus IS 300. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. Also, while driving at low speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal noise as the vehicle jerked without warning. The contact attempted to roll down the front driver side window and it failed to roll back up. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the glass panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10839934, filed 2016-03, 154,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10147450, filed 2006-01, 67,700 miles

“Consumer was traveling about 45mph on highway and without prior warning, vehicle turned off. He was forced to pull over to shoulders. He was forced to put both feet on brake pedal to bring vehicle to a complete stop.”

NHTSA complaint #887542, filed 2001-05

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018117%
2003210%
2002518%
2001311%

Other parts of the 2001 Lexus IS 300

Vehicle speed control
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Lexus IS 300

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology