2003 Lexus IS 300 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 136,422miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Lexus IS 300, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 136,422 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.
“In early december 2010 on my way to drop off an passenger at the ontario airport, ontario, ca my left front end felt like it fell in a pot hole. A tow truck was called as the left front tire was turned completely inward and caused damage on the left fender. The car had to be towed to my home as it was late in the evening around 11pm. …”
NHTSA complaint #10501883, filed 2013-03, 136,422 miles“Vehicle was caught on a flash flood july 2015. Was taken to Lexus of san diego in sept on claim as front right side squealing/squeaking while driving or turning right. Lexus of san diego kept vehicle for 30days with no outcome inspection write to insurance company. Brushed off compmaint. Whoke driving vehicle in jan 2016 contol arm snapped.”
NHTSA complaint #10823882, filed 2016-02Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Lexus IS 300
8 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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