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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2005 Lexus IS.
Owner complaints (12)
Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Lexus IS (2 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 27 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 9).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Lexus IS.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lexus IS300 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2005 Lexus IS300 Sportcross 4-DR | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Lexus IS version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 300 3.0 L Manual 5-spd | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| IS 300 3.0 L Automatic (S5) | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.