2003 Lexus IS 300 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Lexus IS 300, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 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 dashboard is in very poor condition with a sticky and melting appearance. I complained to Lexus of toyota and was told that the warranty would not cover to replace or fix the problem. Considering that I did not have money to replace this with my own funds, I did not pursue it.”
NHTSA complaint #10617437, filed 2014-07, 52,000 miles“The dashboard on this car has been melting over the years. It is garaged all the time but if I put it in the sun for even 30 minutes, it becomes sticky and chemicals start to leach into the car and it smells horrible. If I touch the dashboard, black paint comes off onto my fingers. I took it to the dealer and they said they had seen it before and I complained to Lexus. Because there is no recall, they say as a good will gesture, they will cover 50% to repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10542266, filed 2013-09, 40,000 miles“Dash is peeling along with the center console. The passenger side airbag is also start to discolor and peel. The peeling is more like starting to gum up or become sticky.”
NHTSA complaint #10732814, filed 2015-07, 185,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10132739Jul 7, 2014TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 7, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
- 10132778Jun 12, 2014TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 12, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Lexus IS 300
8 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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