Sticky dashboard. Dashboard has become sticky to the touch and stains anything that comes in contact.
The worst 2005 Lexus IS 300 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Body1
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Lexus IS 300 51
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Condition in which a musty smell is present
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
2005 Lexus IS 300 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | RWD | 16 | 23 | 18 |
What 2005 Lexus IS 300 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Suspension problems on my lexus is300. The front upper and lower ball joints keep going out. Tie rod ends. Front control arm. Alignment is always off. The car drives with vibrations and shimmy from left to right. Loud creeking noises. Squeak!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus is300. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, a loud pop sound emitted from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the sun roof glass chattered inside of the vehicle. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was not taken in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Not sure if this is the correct forum. My car has a defect that is not considered a safety defect toyota lexus is repairing all vehicles 2006 and up leaving mine out where can I go for help please I went to servco lexus and they treated me very badly [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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Questions about the 2005 Lexus IS 300
Is the 2005 Lexus IS 300 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2005 Lexus IS 300, close to a typical IS 300 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Lexus IS 300?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Lexus IS 300 have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2005 Lexus IS 300 get?
Official estimates for the 2005 Lexus IS 300 range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 16 city and 23 highway.
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