2004 Lexus Is Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Lexus Is.

20032005
Complaints
12
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2004 Lexus Is Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#23 complaints

Structural Problems

#31 complaints

Wheel Issues

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Lexus Is.

Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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2004 Lexus Is — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2004 Lexus Is reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Lexus Is has 12 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Lexus Is?
Top reported problems: Airbags (3 complaints); Structural Problems (3 complaints); Wheel Issues (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2004 Lexus Is?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Lexus Is include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Lexus Is have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Lexus Is as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Lexus Is?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lexus Is reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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