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LEXUS IS 300 Structure Body Bumpers

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #8009104

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS . REAR BUMPER NEAR EXHAUST BURNED OUT. HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK.Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in CLOSTER, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10007114

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STRUCTURE . CONSUMER LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT.*JB.Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in WANTAGH, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS IS 300 Power Train Clutch Assembly

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10016921

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Apr 18, 2003.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY . CLUTCH THROW OUT BEARING, CLUTCH DISC, PRESSURE PLATE, FLY WHEEL,CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED AFTER 13000 MILES. *NLM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 13600 miles. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Is 300 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Is 300 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: KEARNY MESA LEXUS . DEALER'S CITY: SAN DIEGO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92131 .
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LEXUS IS 300 Power Train Clutch Assembly Pedal/linkage

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10023146

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 16, 2003.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE . AFTER GETTING CLUTCH REPLACED, I PRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL DOWN AND RELEASE THE PEDAL, IT TAKES SOMETIMES UP TO 30 OR 40 SECONDS BEFORE THE PEDAL POPS BACK OUT.. I HAVE TO REACH DOWN WITH MY HAND AND PULL THE PEDAL UP. *NLM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 14500 miles. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Is 300 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Is 300 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: KEARNY MESA LEXUS .
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LEXUS IS 300 Suspension Front

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10030390

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 28, 2002.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . THE FRONT TIRES AFTER 19.500 MILES INSIDE EDGE OF TIRE DOWN TO STEEL BELT. OUTSIDE EDGE OF TIRE LOOKED BRAND NEW. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE THE DEALER INSPECTED THE CAR. THEY RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE TIRES AND ALIGNING THE FRONT END AT A WHOPPING FEE OF $732.00 AND TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS NORMAL TIRE WEAR FOR 19K MILES. I TOOK THE CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT TIRE SHOPS AND WAS ASSURED THAT THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND THAT A NEGATIVE CAMBER OF THE ALLIGNMENT WOULD CAUSE THIS TYPE OF WEAR PATTERN. I DO NOT DISPUTE A TIRE OF THIS CALIBER WILL WEAR QUICKLY. THE WEAR PATTERN IS WHAT I DISPUTE. THIS CAR HAS AN ALLIGNMENT PROBLEM!! I PURCHASED TWO NEW YOKOHAMA TIRES WITH THE SAME SPECKS AS THE ORIGINAL BRIDGESTONE TIRES AND HAD THE FRONT END ALLIGNED AND WILL MONITOR THE WEAR VERY CLOSELY AND REPORT BACK MY FINDINGS. *AK .Mileage was 19000 miles. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in RANCHO CORDOVA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020215. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Is 300 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Is 300 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS OF SACRAMENTO .
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LEXUS IS 300 Visibility Sun Roof Assembly

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10041638

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2003.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY . THE SUNROOF/MOONROOF CREAKS AND CRACKLES. THIS IS NOT THE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE NOISE STARTED AFTER 5000 MILES ON THE CAR. LEXUS DEALERSHIP WHERE I WENT FOR SERVICE HAD DELAY THIS BACK AND BACK. THEY ONCE ATTEMPTED TO FIX IT BUT MADE IT WORSE. THERE ARE MANY USERS (WWW.IS300.NET) WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS. THIS IS SO ANNOYING THAT IT'S LIKE BUYING A TOYOTA COROLLA. THE SAME SOUND APPLIES TO THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE; I WONDER IF THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *LA.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5000 miles. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in BROOKLYN, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020816. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Is 300 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Is 300 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BAY RIDGE LEXUS .
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LEXUS IS 300 Tires

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10055282

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with TIRES . THE VEHICLE SKIDDED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE GROUND WAS WET. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB .Mileage was 10000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192820. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in COLONIA, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10055286

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with TIRES . THE VEHICLE SKIDDED WHEN THE GROUND WAS WET AND ALSO WHEN TRAVELING UPHILL. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB .Mileage was 20000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192120. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in COLONIA, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS IS 300 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10065012

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . INTERMITTENTLY WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED IT STICKS. WHEN THIS OCCURS VEHICLE ACCELERATES AT A HIGH SPEED. THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILS TO STOP THE ACCELERATION. IGNITION HAS TO BE TURNED OFF TO STOP THE ACCELERATION. VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALERSHIP, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK.Mileage was 23000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192020. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in SKOKIE, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS IS 300 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control Catalytic Convertor

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10075380

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2004.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR . PREMATURE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE. *AK .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 94000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192420. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in OCEANSIDE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020116. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Is 300 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Is 300 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS OF CARLSBAD . DEALER'S CITY: CARLSBAD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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LEXUS IS 300 Suspension

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10095086

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2004.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . TIRE WEAR AND ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS ON 2002 LEXUS IS300. *BF THE FRONT END MADE A LOUD SOUND OF ROLLING MARBLES. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT IT WAS A NORMAL SOUND AND THE FACT THAT THE BRAKES HAD SETTLED THE NOISE WOULD BE HEARD. *SC *JB.Mileage was 20000 miles. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS IS 300 Power Train Manual Transmission

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10096229

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 08, 2002.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . LOUD THUMPING NOISE FROM REAR OF TRUNK, ON MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1 miles. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020808. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Is 300 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Is 300 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: NALLEY LEXUS . DEALER'S CITY: ATLANTA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: GA.
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LEXUS IS 300 Power Train Clutch Assembly

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10112285

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Feb 20, 2005.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY . I OWN A 5-SPEED MANUAL 2002 LEXUS IS300. CURRENTLY, MY CAR HAS 40,000 MILES. EVERYTHING IN THE VEHICLE IS STOCK, NO MODIFIED PARTS AND ACCESORIES. I DRIVE THIS CAR NORMAL LIKE ANY OTHER MANUAL TRANSMISSION CARS. I REV MATCH WHEN I DOWNSHIFT, NEVER RIDE THE CLUTCH ETC...I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MANUAL CARS FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS. A FEW DAYS AGO, I NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCHED BEGAN TO SLIP AS I WAS ACCELERATING ON-RAMP ONTO FREEWAY. THE CAR IS DRIVABLE BUT I HAVE TO BE CAREFUL ACCELERATING AND PASSING OR ELSE, THE CLUTCH SLIPS AND CAR WON'T ACCELERATE. BECAUSE OF THIS PREMATURE CLUTCH FAILURE, I CAN'T DRIVE THE CAR AS IT WAS INTENDED TO BE. I DRIVE IT REALLY SLOW. PAINFULLY SLOW. I CAN'T BELIEVE LEXUS (TOYOTA) WON'T WARRANTY THIS ITEM. MOST MANUAL TRANSMISSION CARS' CLUTCHES HAVE A LIFETIME OF AT LEAST 100,000 MILES. AS AN ENGINEER, I SEE THIS AS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. BECAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT, I WILL NEVER EVER PERSUADE POTENTIAL LEXUS BUYERS IN BUYING LEXUS VEHICLES. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192320. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in WARREN, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020420. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Is 300 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Is 300 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MEADE LEXUS OF LAKESIDE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (586) 726-7900 . DEALER'S CITY: UTICA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MI. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 48318 .
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LEXUS IS 300 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Caliper

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10112438

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Feb 22, 2005.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER . THE INTIAL PROBLEM IS THAT THERE IS A POPPING NOISE THAT IS COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THIS IS NORMAL, AND IS DUE TO BRAKE SHIFTING. A DAY LATER THE BRAKES STARTED TO SQUEAL. THE ROTORS AND PADS WERE RESERFACED TWICE, AND THE PROBLEM NOW COMES AND GOES. I FEEL THERE IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM IN THE LEXUS IS 300, AND THE NOISE IS NOT NORMAL. OUT OF THE 5 CARS I HAVE OWNED I NEVER HEARD THIS IN ANY OF THEM. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in ASHBURN, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020303. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Is 300 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Is 300 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph. DEALER'S NAME: POHANKA LEXUS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 703-968-6600 . DEALER'S CITY: CHANTILLY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA.
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LEXUS IS 300 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Rotor

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10112438

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Feb 22, 2005.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR . THE INTIAL PROBLEM IS THAT THERE IS A POPPING NOISE THAT IS COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THIS IS NORMAL, AND IS DUE TO BRAKE SHIFTING. A DAY LATER THE BRAKES STARTED TO SQUEAL. THE ROTORS AND PADS WERE RESERFACED TWICE, AND THE PROBLEM NOW COMES AND GOES. I FEEL THERE IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM IN THE LEXUS IS 300, AND THE NOISE IS NOT NORMAL. OUT OF THE 5 CARS I HAVE OWNED I NEVER HEARD THIS IN ANY OF THEM. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in ASHBURN, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020303. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Is 300 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Is 300 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph. DEALER'S NAME: POHANKA LEXUS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 703-968-6600 . DEALER'S CITY: CHANTILLY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA.
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LEXUS IS 300 Power Train Clutch Assembly

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10114697

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2004.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY . TRANSMISSIONG WAS REPLACED AND CLUTCH. NEW CLUTCH WORE IN IN 24,000 MILES. CLAIMED IT WAS WEAR AND TEAR. NEVER HAD A CLUTCH GO OUT THAT EARLY EVER!.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 62603 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192520. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in COVINGTON, WA. Vehicle was purchased on 20020501. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Is 300 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Is 300 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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LEXUS IS 300 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10136215

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2004.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LEXUS IS300. THE CONTACT STATES THE VEHICLE STALLS AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON EITHER ON THE HIGHWAY OR ON OFF ROADS. THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AT DECELERATING OR ACCELERATING. THE ONLY WARNING PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE IS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. THIS OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE ENGINE WILL RESTART USUALLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE. IT HAPPENED ABOUT 100-150 TIMES. THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT 10 TIMES WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, BUT HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE TRANSMISSION IS AUTOMATIC. *AK .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192220. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in MIAMI, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20031201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Is 300 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Is 300 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN .
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LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10139528

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Oct 07, 2005.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . MY 2002, LEXUS IS300 HAD A CASE OF SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION THAT LED TO A CRASH CAUSING OVER $10,000 WORTH OF DAMAGES TO BOTH MY CAR AND THE OTHER PERSONS CAR. I HAVE SEEN OTHER REPORTS OF OTHER PEOPLE WONDERING IF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE IS SUSPECT IN THESE CASES, HOWEVER I PERSONALLY BELIEVE THAT THE REAL PROBLEM IS ONLY PARTLY TO BLAME ON THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE. IN MY OPINION, THE PROBLEM IS THE LIKELIHOOD OF THE PEDAL GETTING STUCK UNDER FLOOR MATS IS TOO HIGH, COMBINED WITH THE RELATIVELY "LIGHT" SPRING FORCE ON THE GAS PEDAL BECAUSE IT IS A THROTTLE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM WHICH LEADS TO THE FLOOR MAT EASILY HOLDING THE PEDAL DOWN TO FULL THROTTLE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I SAY THAT THIS IS "NEGLIGENT PEDAL DESIGN ON THE PART OF THE CAR MANUFACTURER". I ALSO BELIEVE THAT THEY KNEW THIS WAS AN ISSUE BECAUSE THEY MAKE REFERENCE TO THIS IN THE OWNERS MANUAL ON: PG.76 WHERE THERE IS A CAUTION THAT STATES "MAKE SURE THE FLOOR MAT IS PROPERLY PLACED ON THE FLOOR CARPET. IF THE FLOOR MAT SLIPS AND INTERFERES WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE PEDALS DURING DRIVING, IT MAY CAUSE IN ACCIDENT." NO MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO USE THAT CAUTION AS A DISCLAIMER TO GET AWAY WITH NEGLIGENT PEDAL DESIGN. THEY, FULLY WELL KNOWING THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THOSE CAR MODELS WITH A PEDAL DESIGN THAT HAS A HIGH RISK OF GETTING JAMMED AND REDESIGNED THE PEDAL SO THAT IT CANNOT GET STUCK BY A FLOOR MAT. IN ALL THE CARS THAT I'VE OWNED IN THE PAST, IF A MAT SLIPS IT JUST PREVENTS YOU FROM APPLYING FULL GAS PEDAL, NOT THE OPPOSITE OF APPLYING FULL PEDAL. I STRONGLY MOVE THAT TOYOTA COMPANY RECALLS ALL THESE CARS WITH THIS POTENTIAL PROBLEM AND FIX IT PROPERLY BEFORE SOMEONE GET FATALLY INJURED OR CRIPPLED FOR LIFE. *NM THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WERE 2 CODES THAT INDICATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS. UPDATED.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 35420 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192X20. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in RICHMOND, 00. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20050927. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Is 300 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Is 300 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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LEXUS IS 300 Other

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10139528

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Oct 07, 2005.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with OTHER . MY 2002, LEXUS IS300 HAD A CASE OF SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION THAT LED TO A CRASH CAUSING OVER $10,000 WORTH OF DAMAGES TO BOTH MY CAR AND THE OTHER PERSONS CAR. I HAVE SEEN OTHER REPORTS OF OTHER PEOPLE WONDERING IF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE IS SUSPECT IN THESE CASES, HOWEVER I PERSONALLY BELIEVE THAT THE REAL PROBLEM IS ONLY PARTLY TO BLAME ON THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE. IN MY OPINION, THE PROBLEM IS THE LIKELIHOOD OF THE PEDAL GETTING STUCK UNDER FLOOR MATS IS TOO HIGH, COMBINED WITH THE RELATIVELY "LIGHT" SPRING FORCE ON THE GAS PEDAL BECAUSE IT IS A THROTTLE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM WHICH LEADS TO THE FLOOR MAT EASILY HOLDING THE PEDAL DOWN TO FULL THROTTLE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I SAY THAT THIS IS "NEGLIGENT PEDAL DESIGN ON THE PART OF THE CAR MANUFACTURER". I ALSO BELIEVE THAT THEY KNEW THIS WAS AN ISSUE BECAUSE THEY MAKE REFERENCE TO THIS IN THE OWNERS MANUAL ON: PG.76 WHERE THERE IS A CAUTION THAT STATES "MAKE SURE THE FLOOR MAT IS PROPERLY PLACED ON THE FLOOR CARPET. IF THE FLOOR MAT SLIPS AND INTERFERES WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE PEDALS DURING DRIVING, IT MAY CAUSE IN ACCIDENT." NO MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO USE THAT CAUTION AS A DISCLAIMER TO GET AWAY WITH NEGLIGENT PEDAL DESIGN. THEY, FULLY WELL KNOWING THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THOSE CAR MODELS WITH A PEDAL DESIGN THAT HAS A HIGH RISK OF GETTING JAMMED AND REDESIGNED THE PEDAL SO THAT IT CANNOT GET STUCK BY A FLOOR MAT. IN ALL THE CARS THAT I'VE OWNED IN THE PAST, IF A MAT SLIPS IT JUST PREVENTS YOU FROM APPLYING FULL GAS PEDAL, NOT THE OPPOSITE OF APPLYING FULL PEDAL. I STRONGLY MOVE THAT TOYOTA COMPANY RECALLS ALL THESE CARS WITH THIS POTENTIAL PROBLEM AND FIX IT PROPERLY BEFORE SOMEONE GET FATALLY INJURED OR CRIPPLED FOR LIFE. *NM THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WERE 2 CODES THAT INDICATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS. UPDATED.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 35420 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192X20. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in RICHMOND, 00. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20050927. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Is 300 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Is 300 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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LEXUS IS 300 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10139528

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Oct 07, 2005.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . MY 2002, LEXUS IS300 HAD A CASE OF SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION THAT LED TO A CRASH CAUSING OVER $10,000 WORTH OF DAMAGES TO BOTH MY CAR AND THE OTHER PERSONS CAR. I HAVE SEEN OTHER REPORTS OF OTHER PEOPLE WONDERING IF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE IS SUSPECT IN THESE CASES, HOWEVER I PERSONALLY BELIEVE THAT THE REAL PROBLEM IS ONLY PARTLY TO BLAME ON THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE. IN MY OPINION, THE PROBLEM IS THE LIKELIHOOD OF THE PEDAL GETTING STUCK UNDER FLOOR MATS IS TOO HIGH, COMBINED WITH THE RELATIVELY "LIGHT" SPRING FORCE ON THE GAS PEDAL BECAUSE IT IS A THROTTLE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM WHICH LEADS TO THE FLOOR MAT EASILY HOLDING THE PEDAL DOWN TO FULL THROTTLE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I SAY THAT THIS IS "NEGLIGENT PEDAL DESIGN ON THE PART OF THE CAR MANUFACTURER". I ALSO BELIEVE THAT THEY KNEW THIS WAS AN ISSUE BECAUSE THEY MAKE REFERENCE TO THIS IN THE OWNERS MANUAL ON: PG.76 WHERE THERE IS A CAUTION THAT STATES "MAKE SURE THE FLOOR MAT IS PROPERLY PLACED ON THE FLOOR CARPET. IF THE FLOOR MAT SLIPS AND INTERFERES WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE PEDALS DURING DRIVING, IT MAY CAUSE IN ACCIDENT." NO MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO USE THAT CAUTION AS A DISCLAIMER TO GET AWAY WITH NEGLIGENT PEDAL DESIGN. THEY, FULLY WELL KNOWING THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THOSE CAR MODELS WITH A PEDAL DESIGN THAT HAS A HIGH RISK OF GETTING JAMMED AND REDESIGNED THE PEDAL SO THAT IT CANNOT GET STUCK BY A FLOOR MAT. IN ALL THE CARS THAT I'VE OWNED IN THE PAST, IF A MAT SLIPS IT JUST PREVENTS YOU FROM APPLYING FULL GAS PEDAL, NOT THE OPPOSITE OF APPLYING FULL PEDAL. I STRONGLY MOVE THAT TOYOTA COMPANY RECALLS ALL THESE CARS WITH THIS POTENTIAL PROBLEM AND FIX IT PROPERLY BEFORE SOMEONE GET FATALLY INJURED OR CRIPPLED FOR LIFE. *NM THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WERE 2 CODES THAT INDICATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS. UPDATED.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 35420 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192X20. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in RICHMOND, 00. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20050927. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Is 300 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Is 300 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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LEXUS IS 300 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10167016

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 28, 2006.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . ON 8/28/06, AT APPROXIMATELY 8:50 AM I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A TWO LANE, LEVEL, STRAIGHT PAVED COUNTY ROAD. I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 LEXUS IS 300 THAT HAD JUST REACHED 26,000 MILES. (THIS CAR HAS RECEIVED ALL REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES FROM LEXUS OF RENO AND HAS NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE) THE ROAD WAS CLEAR AND DRY. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN I ACCELERATED TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS I PASSED, MY CAR KEPT ON ACCELERATING EVEN AS I LET UP ON THE ACCELERATOR. I ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES. THE ENGINE ACCELERATION WAS SO POWERFUL, THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND WELL TO MY ATTEMPT TO BRAKE, SO I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. THE SPEED ON THE DASHBOARD WAS 60 MPH AND ACCELERATING. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AGAIN WITH ALL THE STRENGTH I HAD AND WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR SAFELY OFF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS RACING EVEN WHEN STOPPED. I MOVED THE SHIFT INTO PARK. EVEN IN PARK THE ENGINE WAS RACING. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. MY HUSBAND WAS FOLLOWING ME AND STOPPED. HE DROVE IT 1.5 MILES OUR OFFICE WITHOUT INCIDENT. I THEN CALLED THE RENO, NV LEXUS DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR. THE HEAD OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CALLED ME BACK AND SUGGESTED I HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I ASKED HIM IF HE WAS AWARE OF ANY OTHER RAPID ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH THESE VEHICLES AND HE SAID NO. HE SAID THE 4 YEAR WARRANTY WAS UP IN 7/06 AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR ANY REPAIRS. THAT AFTERNOON I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE RENO LEXUS DEALERSHIP. ON THE EVENING OF 8/28/06 I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THE NHTSA HAD INVESTIGATED 2002-2003 LEXUS ES 300 MODELS FOR FAULTY THROTTLES THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED RAPID ACCELERATION. SO FAR LEXUS HAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGED A PROBLEM. I SHARED WITH THE REP WHAT I HAD FOUND ON THE INTERNET RE: PROBLEMS WITH RAPID ACCELERATION AND THAT I WAS NOT PICKING THE CAR UP UNTIL LEXUS REPLACED THE THROTTLE. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 26000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192420. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in QUINCY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020726. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Is 300 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Is 300 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS OF RENO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 775-826-5050 . DEALER'S CITY: RENO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NV.
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LEXUS IS 300 Air Bags

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10296922

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 13, 2009.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . LEXUS IS300 2002 VEHICLE ROLLOVER ON FREEWAY. DEFECT THAT CAUSED THE CAR TO ROLL WAS FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL/RIM BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING. I WAS MERGING AND HEARD SOMETHING BREAK UNDER THE CAR. MY STEERING WHEEL TURNED A HARD RIGHT FORCEFUL AND WITHOUT MY CONTROL. I TRIED TO STRAIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL OUT FROM THIS INVOLUNTARY HARSH DIRECTION OF VEHICLE, IT WAS LOCKED UP. I TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND FACING TRAFFIC. ALL ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO DO SO (COMPLETELY LOCKED POSITION). THE VEHICLE SPUN AND I HEARD AND FELT THE BACK END HIT SOMETHING. THE CAR CATAPULTED OVER A 8 FT. FENCE THAT SEPARATES THE ACCESS ROAD. THE CAR LANDED ON ITS ROOF. MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED! IMPACT CRUSHED THE ROOF INTO THE GROUND I WAS SUSPENDED UPSIDE DOWN BY MY SEAT BELT. THE CAR ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. I ATTEMPTED TO UNLATCH MY SEAT BELT, IT TOOK A FEW ATTEMPTS. I COULD NOT FIND A DOOR HANDLE, OR WINDOW TO GET OUT. I TRIED FORCING THE DRIVERS DOOR OPEN. IT WOULD NOT MOVE, I WAS TRAPPED INSIDE THE UPSIDE DOWN VEHICLE. IN A PANIC, I FEARED THE CAR WOULD SPILL GASOLINE AND CATCH FIRE. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. I THEN REALIZED NO ONE STOPPED TO HELP...I FORCED MY BODY TO HIT THE DOOR OVER AND OVER, TO BREAK IT OPEN. I GOT THE SIDE MIRROR TO BREAK ALLOWING THE DOOR TO OPEN A FEW INCHES...JUST ENOUGH TO CRAWL OUT. I WENT BACK IN TO FIND MY PHONE AND CALL 911. AT THAT TIME A PERSON PULLED OVER. I FOUND MY PHONE AND FOR SOME REASON I DECIDED TO TAKE A PICTURE OF THE VEHICLE. I CAPTURED THE BROKEN WHEEL IN THE PICTURE. POLICE ASKED ME WHAT HAPPENED, I SAID OVER AND OVER "IT LOCKED UP"...MY PHONE BATTERY DIED RIGHT AFTER I TOOK THE PICTURE. I DIDN'T HAVE MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR EMERGENCY, SO I DIDN'T GO TO THE HOSPITAL. THE COP SAID, "PEOPLE DON'T WALK AWAY FROM THIS KIND OF ACCIDENT" HE ADVISED I GO WITH THE AMBULANCE, HOWEVER I COULDN'T AFFORD THE COST. I DIDN'T REALIZE I WAS INJURED, UNTIL LATER. NO ONE HAS EVER SEEN A WHEEL DO THAT. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100474 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192320. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in ROSEVILLLE, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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LEXUS IS 300 Wheels

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10296922

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 13, 2009.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with WHEELS . LEXUS IS300 2002 VEHICLE ROLLOVER ON FREEWAY. DEFECT THAT CAUSED THE CAR TO ROLL WAS FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL/RIM BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING. I WAS MERGING AND HEARD SOMETHING BREAK UNDER THE CAR. MY STEERING WHEEL TURNED A HARD RIGHT FORCEFUL AND WITHOUT MY CONTROL. I TRIED TO STRAIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL OUT FROM THIS INVOLUNTARY HARSH DIRECTION OF VEHICLE, IT WAS LOCKED UP. I TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND FACING TRAFFIC. ALL ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO DO SO (COMPLETELY LOCKED POSITION). THE VEHICLE SPUN AND I HEARD AND FELT THE BACK END HIT SOMETHING. THE CAR CATAPULTED OVER A 8 FT. FENCE THAT SEPARATES THE ACCESS ROAD. THE CAR LANDED ON ITS ROOF. MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED! IMPACT CRUSHED THE ROOF INTO THE GROUND I WAS SUSPENDED UPSIDE DOWN BY MY SEAT BELT. THE CAR ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. I ATTEMPTED TO UNLATCH MY SEAT BELT, IT TOOK A FEW ATTEMPTS. I COULD NOT FIND A DOOR HANDLE, OR WINDOW TO GET OUT. I TRIED FORCING THE DRIVERS DOOR OPEN. IT WOULD NOT MOVE, I WAS TRAPPED INSIDE THE UPSIDE DOWN VEHICLE. IN A PANIC, I FEARED THE CAR WOULD SPILL GASOLINE AND CATCH FIRE. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. I THEN REALIZED NO ONE STOPPED TO HELP...I FORCED MY BODY TO HIT THE DOOR OVER AND OVER, TO BREAK IT OPEN. I GOT THE SIDE MIRROR TO BREAK ALLOWING THE DOOR TO OPEN A FEW INCHES...JUST ENOUGH TO CRAWL OUT. I WENT BACK IN TO FIND MY PHONE AND CALL 911. AT THAT TIME A PERSON PULLED OVER. I FOUND MY PHONE AND FOR SOME REASON I DECIDED TO TAKE A PICTURE OF THE VEHICLE. I CAPTURED THE BROKEN WHEEL IN THE PICTURE. POLICE ASKED ME WHAT HAPPENED, I SAID OVER AND OVER "IT LOCKED UP"...MY PHONE BATTERY DIED RIGHT AFTER I TOOK THE PICTURE. I DIDN'T HAVE MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR EMERGENCY, SO I DIDN'T GO TO THE HOSPITAL. THE COP SAID, "PEOPLE DON'T WALK AWAY FROM THIS KIND OF ACCIDENT" HE ADVISED I GO WITH THE AMBULANCE, HOWEVER I COULDN'T AFFORD THE COST. I DIDN'T REALIZE I WAS INJURED, UNTIL LATER. NO ONE HAS EVER SEEN A WHEEL DO THAT. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100474 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192320. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in ROSEVILLLE, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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LEXUS IS 300 Structure Body

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10296922

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 13, 2009.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . LEXUS IS300 2002 VEHICLE ROLLOVER ON FREEWAY. DEFECT THAT CAUSED THE CAR TO ROLL WAS FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL/RIM BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING. I WAS MERGING AND HEARD SOMETHING BREAK UNDER THE CAR. MY STEERING WHEEL TURNED A HARD RIGHT FORCEFUL AND WITHOUT MY CONTROL. I TRIED TO STRAIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL OUT FROM THIS INVOLUNTARY HARSH DIRECTION OF VEHICLE, IT WAS LOCKED UP. I TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND FACING TRAFFIC. ALL ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO DO SO (COMPLETELY LOCKED POSITION). THE VEHICLE SPUN AND I HEARD AND FELT THE BACK END HIT SOMETHING. THE CAR CATAPULTED OVER A 8 FT. FENCE THAT SEPARATES THE ACCESS ROAD. THE CAR LANDED ON ITS ROOF. MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED! IMPACT CRUSHED THE ROOF INTO THE GROUND I WAS SUSPENDED UPSIDE DOWN BY MY SEAT BELT. THE CAR ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. I ATTEMPTED TO UNLATCH MY SEAT BELT, IT TOOK A FEW ATTEMPTS. I COULD NOT FIND A DOOR HANDLE, OR WINDOW TO GET OUT. I TRIED FORCING THE DRIVERS DOOR OPEN. IT WOULD NOT MOVE, I WAS TRAPPED INSIDE THE UPSIDE DOWN VEHICLE. IN A PANIC, I FEARED THE CAR WOULD SPILL GASOLINE AND CATCH FIRE. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. I THEN REALIZED NO ONE STOPPED TO HELP...I FORCED MY BODY TO HIT THE DOOR OVER AND OVER, TO BREAK IT OPEN. I GOT THE SIDE MIRROR TO BREAK ALLOWING THE DOOR TO OPEN A FEW INCHES...JUST ENOUGH TO CRAWL OUT. I WENT BACK IN TO FIND MY PHONE AND CALL 911. AT THAT TIME A PERSON PULLED OVER. I FOUND MY PHONE AND FOR SOME REASON I DECIDED TO TAKE A PICTURE OF THE VEHICLE. I CAPTURED THE BROKEN WHEEL IN THE PICTURE. POLICE ASKED ME WHAT HAPPENED, I SAID OVER AND OVER "IT LOCKED UP"...MY PHONE BATTERY DIED RIGHT AFTER I TOOK THE PICTURE. I DIDN'T HAVE MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR EMERGENCY, SO I DIDN'T GO TO THE HOSPITAL. THE COP SAID, "PEOPLE DON'T WALK AWAY FROM THIS KIND OF ACCIDENT" HE ADVISED I GO WITH THE AMBULANCE, HOWEVER I COULDN'T AFFORD THE COST. I DIDN'T REALIZE I WAS INJURED, UNTIL LATER. NO ONE HAS EVER SEEN A WHEEL DO THAT. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100474 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192320. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in ROSEVILLLE, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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LEXUS IS 300 Steering

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10296922

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 13, 2009.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING . LEXUS IS300 2002 VEHICLE ROLLOVER ON FREEWAY. DEFECT THAT CAUSED THE CAR TO ROLL WAS FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL/RIM BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING. I WAS MERGING AND HEARD SOMETHING BREAK UNDER THE CAR. MY STEERING WHEEL TURNED A HARD RIGHT FORCEFUL AND WITHOUT MY CONTROL. I TRIED TO STRAIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL OUT FROM THIS INVOLUNTARY HARSH DIRECTION OF VEHICLE, IT WAS LOCKED UP. I TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND FACING TRAFFIC. ALL ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO DO SO (COMPLETELY LOCKED POSITION). THE VEHICLE SPUN AND I HEARD AND FELT THE BACK END HIT SOMETHING. THE CAR CATAPULTED OVER A 8 FT. FENCE THAT SEPARATES THE ACCESS ROAD. THE CAR LANDED ON ITS ROOF. MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED! IMPACT CRUSHED THE ROOF INTO THE GROUND I WAS SUSPENDED UPSIDE DOWN BY MY SEAT BELT. THE CAR ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. I ATTEMPTED TO UNLATCH MY SEAT BELT, IT TOOK A FEW ATTEMPTS. I COULD NOT FIND A DOOR HANDLE, OR WINDOW TO GET OUT. I TRIED FORCING THE DRIVERS DOOR OPEN. IT WOULD NOT MOVE, I WAS TRAPPED INSIDE THE UPSIDE DOWN VEHICLE. IN A PANIC, I FEARED THE CAR WOULD SPILL GASOLINE AND CATCH FIRE. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. I THEN REALIZED NO ONE STOPPED TO HELP...I FORCED MY BODY TO HIT THE DOOR OVER AND OVER, TO BREAK IT OPEN. I GOT THE SIDE MIRROR TO BREAK ALLOWING THE DOOR TO OPEN A FEW INCHES...JUST ENOUGH TO CRAWL OUT. I WENT BACK IN TO FIND MY PHONE AND CALL 911. AT THAT TIME A PERSON PULLED OVER. I FOUND MY PHONE AND FOR SOME REASON I DECIDED TO TAKE A PICTURE OF THE VEHICLE. I CAPTURED THE BROKEN WHEEL IN THE PICTURE. POLICE ASKED ME WHAT HAPPENED, I SAID OVER AND OVER "IT LOCKED UP"...MY PHONE BATTERY DIED RIGHT AFTER I TOOK THE PICTURE. I DIDN'T HAVE MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR EMERGENCY, SO I DIDN'T GO TO THE HOSPITAL. THE COP SAID, "PEOPLE DON'T WALK AWAY FROM THIS KIND OF ACCIDENT" HE ADVISED I GO WITH THE AMBULANCE, HOWEVER I COULDN'T AFFORD THE COST. I DIDN'T REALIZE I WAS INJURED, UNTIL LATER. NO ONE HAS EVER SEEN A WHEEL DO THAT. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100474 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192320. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in ROSEVILLLE, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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LEXUS IS 300 Suspension

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10306125

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Feb 04, 2010.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT A PROBLEM WITH THE LEXUS IS300 MODELS 2001-2005. THERE IS SOME TYPE OF DEFECT IN THE FRAME OR FRONT ARM BUSHINGS THAT CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE FRONT INNER TIRES. DESPITE THE CAR BEING REGULARLY ALIGNED, UNEVEN AND EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR CONTINUES TO OCCUR. TIRES WILL SOMETIMES LAST LESS THAN 8,000 MILES AND CAN WEAR DOWN TO THE STEEL IN THE INNER SIDES. THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE AND COMPLAINT AMONG IS 300 OWNERS. AS FAR AS I KNOW, THERE HAS BEEN NO FIX FROM LEXUS AND CAN LEAD TO POTENTIAL BLOWOUTS ON THE FREEWAY DUE TO TIRE FAILURES. PLEASE ALSO SEE THIS MESSAGE THREAD DOCUMENTING SOME OF THE PROBLEMS: HTTP://MY.IS/FORUMS/F89/ALIGNMENT-WOES-STOCK-SUSPENSION-NEED-INPUT-390629/. *JB.Mileage was 62000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHED192020. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in MISSION VIEJO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS IS 300 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10310943

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2008.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . ACCELERATOR FAILURE IN A LEXUS IS300 ABOUT TWO YEARS MY DAUGHTER GOT ON A CAR ACCIDENT AT THAT TIME SHE MENTIONED THAT HER ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK. THERE HAS BEE A FEW TIME THAT I FELT THAT THE ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK WHILE DRIVING MY CAR ALSO. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THE LEXUS COMPANY FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS AND ALL THEY SAID IS THAT MY CAR IS NOT INVOLVE IN THE RECALL. THAT DON'T MEAN THAT MY CAR IS NOT DEFECTIVE, OR THERE NEED TO BE A FATAL ACCIDENT FOR THEM TO TAKE ACTION. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 86000 miles. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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LEXUS IS 300 2002 Safety Review #10324386

LEXUS IS 300 2002 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2008.LEXUS IS 300 2002, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . ACCELERATOR FAILURE: TWICE THAT I CAN CLEARLY REMEMBER. FIRST TIME HAPPENED IN 2003 AFTER GENTLE DEPRESSION OF THE GAS PEDAL, IT SEEMED TO PUSH ITSELF FURTHER AND WAS STUCK INTO THE FLOOR RESULTING IN UNCONTROLLED, MAX ACCELERATION...THIS WAS MENTIONED TO THE DEALER WHEN I TOOK IT FOR SERVICE (RAY CATENA LEXUS, LARCHMONT, NY). AFTER THAT, IT DIDN'T HAPPEN UNTIL THE SPRING OF 2008 WHERE I WAS ON THE I95 ON MY WAY TO WORK, IN RUSH HOUR WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY WENT FROM ABOUT 40MPH TO 70 OR 80. I MANAGED TO WEAVE AROUND TRAFFIC AND DROVE ON THE SHOULDER WHILE PRESSING FULL FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, PULLED ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET THE CAR IN PARK. AFTER THAT OCCURRED, I WAS FOLLOWED OFF HE HIGHWAY BY THE HELP TRUCK, TOOK MY CAR TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND NOTHING WAS FOUND...I IMMEDIATELY MADE AN APPT WITH THE DEALER BUT HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT DAY FOR SERVICE. IN THE MEANTIME, IT HAPPENED TWICE MORE ON THE HIGHWAY BUT I WAS CAUTIOUS AND STAYED AWAY FROM CARS AND CLOSE TO THE SHOULDER. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS CHARGED $100 TO LOOK AT IT (LEXUS OF GREENWICH, CT), WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE FLOOR MAT. INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH, THIS HASN'T HAPPENED AGAIN AND I STILL HAVE THE CAR BUT I AM VERY WORRIED THAT IT MIGHT. *TR.Mileage was 10000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192920. Lexus Is 300 2002 problem was reported in MOUNT VERNON, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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