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LEXUS IS 300 Tires

LEXUS IS 300 2004 Safety Review #10109733

LEXUS IS 300 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 03, 2005.LEXUS IS 300 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with TIRES . WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE VEHICLE REAR TRACTION MALFUNCTIONED WHICH RESULTED IN FREQUENT SPINOUTS AND A SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. *NM (2004 LEXUS IS300) THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE PERFORMED POORLY AND SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN PLACED ON THE VEHICLE. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THAT EVEN USING THE SNOW FEATURE TRACTION AND THIRD GEAR HE HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 25 MPH. *TC.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHED192540. Lexus Is 300 2004 problem was reported in APEX, NC. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Lexus Is 300 2004 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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LEXUS IS 300 Suspension Front

LEXUS IS 300 2004 Safety Review #10135686

LEXUS IS 300 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2005.LEXUS IS 300 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . ONE WEEKEND I CHECKED ON MY TIRE WEAR, AND NOTICE THE FRONT TIRES ON MY CAR WAS WEARING OUT UNEVENLY, LIKE THE ALIGNMENT WAS OFF, I BROUGHT IT TO THE LEXUS DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A NORMAL WEAR. THE LEXUS FACTORY TOLD ME IT IS HOW THE CAR IS SET UP. *JB.Mileage was 15000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192540. Lexus Is 300 2004 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20040828. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Is 300 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Is 300 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS KEARNY MESA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (858)268-8000 . DEALER'S CITY: SAN DIEGO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92111 .
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LEXUS IS 300 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal

LEXUS IS 300 2004 Safety Review #10172279

LEXUS IS 300 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 11, 2004.LEXUS IS 300 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS WERE MADE OF CHROME PLATES THAT CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SLIP OFF THE PEDALS DURING NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE NATURE OF THE FAILURE WAS PERMANENT. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CHROME PLATED PEDALS. UPDATED 11/30/2006 - THE ONLY SHOES THE CONSUMER COULD WEAR TO ALLEVIATE THE SLIPPAGE WAS ATHLETIC SHOES, LIKE SNEAKERS, WHICH HAVE A RUBBER SOLE. *NM.Mileage was 0 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192840. Lexus Is 300 2004 problem was reported in CORONADO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040911. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Is 300 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Is 300 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS KEARNY MESA .
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LEXUS IS 300 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages

LEXUS IS 300 2004 Safety Review #10172279

LEXUS IS 300 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 11, 2004.LEXUS IS 300 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS WERE MADE OF CHROME PLATES THAT CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SLIP OFF THE PEDALS DURING NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE NATURE OF THE FAILURE WAS PERMANENT. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CHROME PLATED PEDALS. UPDATED 11/30/2006 - THE ONLY SHOES THE CONSUMER COULD WEAR TO ALLEVIATE THE SLIPPAGE WAS ATHLETIC SHOES, LIKE SNEAKERS, WHICH HAVE A RUBBER SOLE. *NM.Mileage was 0 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192840. Lexus Is 300 2004 problem was reported in CORONADO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040911. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Is 300 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Is 300 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS KEARNY MESA .
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LEXUS IS 300 Air Bags Frontal

LEXUS IS 300 2004 Safety Review #10235052

LEXUS IS 300 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 18, 2008.LEXUS IS 300 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . ON JULY 18, 2008, I WAS DRIVING MY LEXUS IS-300. MY WIFE AND I EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT ON THE OFF RAMP. WHILE WAITING TO PROCEED THROUGH THE STOPLIGHT, WE WERE STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER DRIVER GOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES AN HOUR ESTIMATED BY THE POLICE OFFICER. THE REAR END COLLISION WAS SO FORCEFUL WE WERE PUSHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US. OUR VEHICLE (LEXUS IS 300) IS TOTALED - THE BACKEND COMPLETELY CRUSHED AND FRONT END SEVERELY CRUSHED. OUR FRONT AND SIDE IMPACT BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I RECEIVED A MAJOR HEAD CONTUSION AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND IS THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS BRAND/MAKE. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 3 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192240. Lexus Is 300 2004 problem was reported in PEORIA, AZ. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS IS 300 Visibility Windshield

LEXUS IS 300 2004 Safety Review #10237609

LEXUS IS 300 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 29, 2008.LEXUS IS 300 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD . FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACK WITH NO ROCKS HITTING IT ON THE BOTTOM MID PASSENGER SIDE. CRACKED ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM MID DRIVER SIDE ABOUT 2FT LONG. ALSO STARTED TO CRACK FROM THE MID CORNER OF THE PASSENGER SIDE. ABOUT 6 INCHES LONG. I BELIEVE ITS DUE TO BODY FLEX STRESS THAT THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED.*TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192X40. Lexus Is 300 2004 problem was reported in BALDWIN PARK, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS IS 300 Wheels

LEXUS IS 300 2004 Safety Review #10241332

LEXUS IS 300 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 05, 2008.LEXUS IS 300 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with WHEELS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LEXUS IS 300. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED TWO TIRE FAILURES, IN WHICH THEY SPONTANEOUSLY FLATTENED. SHE HAS LOW PROFILE CHROME-PLATED WHEELS. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TIRE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE INSIDE OF THE CHROME WHEELS WAS CORRODED AND DID NOT SEAL PROPERLY DURING INFLATION. AS A RESULT, AIR INEVITABLY LEAKED FROM THE TIRES. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO STATED THAT SHE NEEDED TO REPLACE ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192740. Lexus Is 300 2004 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS IS 300 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS IS 300 2004 Safety Review #10244204

LEXUS IS 300 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2008.LEXUS IS 300 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . CAR FAILED TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT UNDER NORMAL BRAKING BECAUSE ENGINE FAILED TO DECELERATE WHEN PRESSURE WAS REMOVED FROM THE PEDAL. MAXIMUM FORCE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE BRAKE ANTI LOCK FEATURE WAS ACTIVATED AND A COLLISION WITH THE STOPPED CAR AHEAD WAS BARELY AVERTED. WHEN STOPPED, THE ENGINE REVERTED TO NORMAL IDLE. THE PROBLEM DID NOT RECUR. EXAMINATION BY A MECHANIC AT THE DEALERS SHOP FAILED TO IDENTIFY A COMPUTER FAULT OR OTHER CAUSE. THE CAR WAS RETURNED WITHOUT REPAIR. I AM NOT SATISFIED THAT A STUCK THROTTLE IS NOT A REPAIRABLE OR ABNORMAL CONDITION. IT SEEMS TO ME BE HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND MERITS MORE THAN A "WELL, ITS WORKING NOW SO COME BACK WHEN IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN." SORT OF RESPONSE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192740. Lexus Is 300 2004 problem was reported in MADISON, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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LEXUS IS 300 2004 Safety Review #10318066

LEXUS IS 300 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 22, 2009.LEXUS IS 300 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . ON THE MORNING OF DECEMBER 22, 2009, AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 AM, ON THE NORTHBOUND ON RAMP TO I-25 AT CASTLE PINES NORTH, CASTLE ROCK, CO MY 2004 LEXUS IS 300 ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. STOMPING THE BRAKES HARD DID NOT STOP THE ACCELERATION. THE ONLY THING GOING THROUGH MY MIND AT THE TIME BESIDES STOPPING THE CAR, WAS THE FAMILY OF FOUR IN CALIFORNIA THAT DIED IN A RENTED LEXUS THAT ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. I WAS ABOUT AT THE END OF THE ON RAMP, AND I KNEW I COULD NOT MERGE ONTO I-25, WHEN STANDING ON THE BRAKES STOPPED THE ACCELERATION, AND I WAS THEN ABLE TO GET THE CAR STOPPED. AFTER CALMING DOWN, I DROVE MY CAR INTO WORK ( ABOUT 20 MILES) AND CALLED KUNI LEXUS OF LITTLETON, CO. KUNI LEXUS INFORMED ME AT THAT TIME I NEEDED TO REPORT THIS INCIDENT TO TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS BEFORE KUNI LEXUS COULD DO ANYTHING, SO I CALLED TOYOTA AND REPORTED THE INCIDENT, THEN CALLED KUNI LEXUS BACK, TOLD THEM WHAT HAPPENED AND ARRANGED TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. KUNI LEXUS HAD MY CAR FOR A WEEK, AND DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. THEY DID NOTE THAT MY FLOOR MATS WERE NOT HOOKED INTO PLACE. THE FLOOR MATS WERE THE FIRST THING I CHECKED, AS I HAD HEARD THE FLOOR MAT THEORY. THE MATS WERE IN PLACE WHEN I CHECKED THEM, BEFORE I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192540. Lexus Is 300 2004 problem was reported in CASTLE ROCK, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 80 mph.
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LEXUS IS 300 2004 Safety Review #10326417

LEXUS IS 300 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 08, 2008.LEXUS IS 300 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT LEASED A 2004 LEXUS IS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED, DROVE OVER A CURB, AND CRASHED INTO THE STEPS ON A RAILING OF A BUILDING. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED, BUT SHE DID NOT RECEIVE A COPY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE INSURANCE COMPANIES EXPENSE. THE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,527. UPDATED 06/03/10.*JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 34527 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192040. Lexus Is 300 2004 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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LEXUS IS 300 Tires

LEXUS IS 300 2004 Safety Review #10521519

LEXUS IS 300 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 13, 2013.LEXUS IS 300 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with TIRES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LEXUS IS-300 EQUIPPED WITH NEXEN N-5000 TIRES (N.A), LINE SIZE 215/45/17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED LARGE CIRCULAR CRACKS ON THE SIDEWALL OF THREE OF THE FOUR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE WAS 91,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE TIRES WAS 15,000. *TR.Mileage was 91000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBD192X40. Lexus Is 300 2004 problem was reported in HOLLYWOOD, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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