Body and structurePart report

2002 Lexus IS 300 Body and structure Problems

Complaints: 4about this part
Share: 14%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage: 122,487miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Lexus IS 300, 14% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,487 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Lexus is300 2002 vehicle rollover on freeway. Defect that caused the car to roll was from the left front wheel/rim broke in half while driving. I was merging and heard something break under the car. My steering wheel turned a hard right forceful and without my control. I tried to straighten the steering wheel out from this involuntary harsh direction of vehicle, it was locked up. I turned completely around facing traffic. All attempts to turn the steering column would not allow me to do so (completely locked position). The vehicle spun and I heard and felt the back end hit something. …”

NHTSA complaint #10296922, filed 2009-12, 100,474 miles

“The contact owns a 2002 Lexus IS 300. While driving 30 MPH, a glare appeared on the windshield that affected the contact's visibility. The contact noticed that the dashboard was melting and a sticky residue covered its surface. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 144,500.”

NHTSA complaint #10626445, filed 2014-08, 144,500 miles

Body and structure: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2019	1	14%
2018	2	33%
2004	4	21%
2003	8	38%
2002	4	14%
2001	1	4%

Other parts of the 2002 Lexus IS 300

Vehicle speed control
6 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints Brakes
4 complaints Other or unknown
4 complaints Suspension
3 complaints Tires
3 complaints Air bags
1 complaints Electronic stability control
1 complaints Engine cooling
1 complaints Equipment
1 complaints Steering
1 complaints Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Lexus IS 300

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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