2005 Lexus Is Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Lexus Is.

20042006
Complaints
13
per 10K Sold
8.2
US Sales
15,789
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

Structural Problems

Avg mileage:85,000 mi
#21 complaints

Engine & Cooling

#31 complaints

Automatic Transmission

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Lexus Is.

Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2005 Lexus Is — FAQ

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

Is the 2005 Lexus Is reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2005 Lexus Is has 13 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structural Problems with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Lexus Is?
Top reported problems: Structural Problems (5 complaints, avg 85,000 mi); Engine & Cooling (1 complaints); Automatic Transmission (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Lexus Is?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 85,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Lexus Is?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Lexus Is include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 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 2005 Lexus Is have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 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 2005 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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