Complaints
13
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Lexus Is Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
STRUCTURE
Avg mileage:85,000 mi
#21 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:47,000 mi
#31 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:10,100 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Lexus Is.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 5 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 47,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | 1 | — | 10,100 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 2,900 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 13,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 47,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 140,000 mi |
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