Tl*- the contact has a 2001 lexus is300 that was parked on the side of the road when another vehicle struck the contact's vehicle while parked. The contacts vehicle got jammed into a pole causing it to damage the front of the vehicle. When the contact started vehicle to move it off of the street, the contact noticed red fluid coming out the vehicle, as well as, something that penetrated a radiator hose. The harness balance broke and apparently flew into the hose. The transmission line snap and a pulley from the front of the engine cracked. The failure and current mileage were both 140000. The contact can provide police report if needed.
The worst 2001 Lexus IS problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Lexus IS 28
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Lexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- 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
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
What 2001 Lexus IS owners say
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Questions about the 2001 Lexus IS
Is the 2001 Lexus IS reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Lexus IS, fewer than a typical IS model year.
What is the 2001 Lexus IS year score?
The 2001 Lexus IS scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lexus IS: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Lexus IS?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2001 Lexus IS have?
No recalls on record.
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