Model year record
2002 Lexus IS
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 17 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 40,000 mi |
| Air bags | 1 | — |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 203,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | — |
| Exterior lighting: headlights | 1 | — |
| Service brakes | 1 | 203,000 mi |
| Steering | 1 | 60,000 mi |
| Structure: body: door | 1 | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 116,000 mi |
| Tires | 1 | — |
| Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 50,999 mi |
| Wheels | 1 | 60,000 mi |
The 2001 model has 17 times as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.