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2004 Lexus IS 300 problems

The most common problem on the 2004 Lexus IS 300 is acceleration and speed control. It has 4.8 times the complaints of a typical IS 300 model year.

Typical year4.8x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
19
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
56
Worst area
Acceleration
Fuel economy
18mpg

The worst 2004 Lexus IS 300 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Acceleration
    4
  • Body
    4
  • Airbags
    3
  • Engine
    2
  • Tires
    2

Problems by type

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  • Acceleration
    4
  • Body
    4
  • Airbags
    3
  • Engine
    2
  • Tires
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Lexus IS 300 56

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 56 bulletins for the 2004 Lexus IS 300

2004 Lexus IS 300 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.0L 6‑cylRWD1622-2318

What 2004 Lexus IS 300 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 11, 2018 · Electrical · 253,000 miles · SC

The gas pedal will intermittently stop working. Forcing one to pull over, restart the car, and/or have the vehicle towed for repair.

Filed May 22, 2018 · Engine · 100,000 miles · LA

Engine quit on highway at 65 MPH coasted of shoulder of road. Wrecker dropped at dealer. They mis diagnosed a bad coil. Approximately 6 hours later the car quit in same way again. Another repair shop properly diagnosed the problem as an ignitor control module. The original repair co.community toyota will not take responsibility for the unsafe condition they put me in. Toyota company says they have no control or say in service problems created by dealers. The first question the 2nd repair service ask was the car running rough. I said no it just quit. This question should have been ask by the toyota dealer that did the first repair. Community toyota, baytown texas. I made a good faith effort to get the dealer and toyota co. To acknowledge they made a mistake and take corrective action so they will not do unsafe work in the future. I believe in the interest of public safety some one should see that the mechanic and service manager were properly trained. So they do not make the same mistake in the future and put drivers their passengers and other vehicles at risk. I sent certified letters to dealer and toyota co. Dealer did not respond toyota co. Said they did not get involved with service complaints. Properly training and supervising mechanics has to be somebody's responsibility. Please advise me if you can help.

Filed Mar 13, 2017 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · CA

Sticky residue due to the melting material on the dashboard causes fumes. Fumes are toxic and is getting in the AC and ventilation. Melting dashboard. Sticky residue. Clothes will stick to it. Melts when it gets hot in the car. Currently living in california where it is summer weather 9 out of the 12 months. Please help.

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Engine · 130,000 miles · FL

The lexus is300 have the worst dash, I don't understand why lexus didn't have a recall on them as they did for the is250 or the is350. God forbids you park your car at work and at the end of the day when you get in your vehicle and you touch the dash or around the shifter, it feels like it is melting. And sometimes I wonder if there is some type of fume radiating from the dash itself. #2. The throttle body issue-apparently I am not the only one who is having the issue, sometimes it takes off, sometimes it doesn't push air through and there is a 2-3 seconds delay which can cause an accident especially if you are crossing an intersection. I almost got hit twice

Filed Sep 26, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 123,000 miles · GA

Dashboard is melting and has become sticky and rubs off on clothing. This includes the passenger side airbag surface. This happens when vehicle is parked in the sun.

Filed May 15, 2015 · 80,000 miles · FL

The dashboard on my lexus is300 is melting and reflects off the windshield during the daytime causing a terrible glare that at times affects driving vision. This is the same problem that lexus has identified in other lexus vehicles (06 and up is, ls460 etc)and will replace those dashboards. I have contacted lexus customer service and took my vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The decision by lexus customer service is they refused to approve my dashboard due to the age of the vehicle. I'm also worried that there might be chemicals that can effect health coming out of the dash board causing it to melt. Can this melted dashboard effect the passenger airbag by melting ? My vehicle is in the garage at home and work. Please help to get lexus to replace my defective dashboard.

Filed May 5, 2015 · Body · FL

Sticky melting dashboard.

Filed Aug 2, 2014 · Body · 26,236 miles · FL

The dash board is melting since 2007, lexus did not do any more than change passenger air bag cover that after a wile starter melting again, they blame at sun exposure, the car is always in the garage and is used very little today the mileage is 48,000, we complained to lexus a little after the warranty was over with no result. We are afraid of toxicity that can affect our health we express this to lexus and they dismissed our concern.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Body · 55,000 miles · FL

My 2004 lexus is 300 has a melting dashboard. The dashboard has become sticky to the touch and leaves marks when you touch it.

Filed Jun 24, 2013 · Tires · 91,000 miles · FL

Tl* 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.

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Questions about the 2004 Lexus IS 300

Is the 2004 Lexus IS 300 reliable?

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 2004 Lexus IS 300, 4.8 times a typical IS 300 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Lexus IS 300?

Acceleration and speed control, with 4 complaints. Next is body (4).

How many recalls does the 2004 Lexus IS 300 have?

No recalls on record.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Lexus IS 300 get?

Official estimates for the 2004 Lexus IS 300 range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 16 city and 22-23 highway.

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