2001 Lexus IS 300 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Lexus IS 300, 7% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,500 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.
“Driver's side front window glass bolts loose. Glass separates from regulator. Glass doesn't fit into window frame causi ng cracking sound and activating the child safety feature automatically reversing closure. Glass can break presenting safety hazard. Problem continuous.”
NHTSA complaint #10283994, filed 2009-09, 65,000 miles“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10205352Dec 19, 2013Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10132006Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
- 10132004Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10205383Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
- 10132082Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window glass
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Lexus IS 300
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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