Lexus IS
2004–2008 only
2004–2008 Lexus IS models have 365 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically surfacing around 70,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004–2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Lexus IS report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2004–2008 only
Median onset: 70,000 miles. 1.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Median onset: 107,000 miles. 5.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 139,000 miles. 23.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 163,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Which other vehicles have oil consumption problems? →Median onset: 89,981 miles.
Median onset: 182,500 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
Median onset: 85,555 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $260–$790 nationally.
Median onset: 125,500 miles.
Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004–2008 model years. See the full Lexus IS report for every year and full specs/safety data.