Complaints
18
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
13
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Lexus Is Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:53,588 mi
Crash-related:3
#23 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:49,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#33 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:55,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Lexus Is.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 3 | — | 53,588 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | 2 | — | 49,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — |
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