10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,500 miles

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2003 Lexus IS 300 steering problems

steering problem

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2003 Lexus IS 300 Owner Comments

problem #2

Feb 112003

IS 300

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brand new owner - first owner; Car accelerated numerous times during ownership that caused harm to both my young son and I life. This IS250 Lexus was dangerous, unreliable, caused mental and emotional issues. Lexus was negligent in handling numerous issues and concerns related and has done nothing to compensate me for to date relating to multi-billion dollar law suits.

- Redondo Beach, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 182012

IS 300 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Lexus Is 300. The contact stated that the dashboard and center console were melting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 4/6/15 the consumer also stated the power steering was leaking due to a faulty rack and pinion. Updated 04/28/15

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

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