2004 Lexus IS 300 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2004 Lexus IS 300, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2004 Lexus is-300 equipped with nexen n-5000 tires (n.a), line size 215/45/17. The contact stated that he noticed large circular cracks on the sidewall of three of the four tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician verified the failure and advised the contact that the problem was a manufacturing defect. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tires were replaced. The DOT number was not available. The failure mileage on the vehicle was 91,000. The failure mileage of the tires was 15,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10521519, filed 2013-06, 91,000 miles“While driving in inclement weather the vehicle rear traction malfunctioned which resulted in frequent spinouts and a subsequent collision with another vehicle. (2004 Lexus is300) the consumer stated the tires on the vehicle performed poorly and should not have been placed on the vehicle. The consumer stated that even using the snow feature traction and third gear he had no control of the vehicle while driving less than 25 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10109733, filed 2005-01Related service bulletins
- 10207945Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept…
Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Lexus IS 300
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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.
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