2001 Lexus IS300 Safety Rating — NHTSA Crash Tests
The 2001 Lexus IS300 was rated under NHTSA's program before model year 2011, which gave no overall score: 4 stars for the driver, 4 for the front passenger in the frontal test, 5 for the driver in the side test. Check a specific IS300’s crash and title history below.
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2001 Lexus IS300— By the Numbers
- Frontal crash — driver
- 4★
- Side crash — driver
- 5★
- Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 35
Frontal crash — driver
Side crash — driver
Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
Owner complaints
Quick Answer
- What is the 2001 Lexus IS300 safety rating?
- The 2001 Lexus IS300 was rated under NHTSA's program before model year 2011, which gave no overall score: 4 stars for the driver, 4 for the front passenger in the frontal test, 5 for the driver in the side test. These are results for the 2001 Lexus IS300 4-DR. w/SAB, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
- Did NHTSA test every part of the 2001 Lexus IS300?
- No. NHTSA published no result for the side pole test, rollover resistance on this version. "Not rated" means the test was not run or not published — not that the vehicle failed it.
- Does the 2001 Lexus IS300 have recalls or complaints on file?
- NHTSA's record for this version lists 2 recall campaigns, 35 owner complaints and 0 investigations. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
2001 Lexus IS300 crash-test ratings
Rated before NHTSA's current program, this sedan was crashed only from the front and side, scoring higher in side impact, with driver and passenger matched each time.
The 2001 Lexus IS300 was rated under NHTSA's program before model year 2011, which gave no overall score: 4 stars for the driver, 4 for the front passenger in the frontal test, 5 for the driver in the side test.
The side results were recorded on a version fitted with side airbags, so they describe an example whose side airbags are present and working. On a car this old, earlier crash repairs can leave that uncertain, and the record adds no rollover rating and lists no stability control.
What NHTSA did — and did not — test
A star rating is only as complete as the tests behind it. This is which of NHTSA's four crash tests the 2001 Lexus IS300 actually went through.
No. NHTSA published no result for the side pole test, rollover resistance on this version. "Not rated" means the test was not run or not published — not that the vehicle failed it.
Recalls, complaints and investigations
NHTSA keeps these alongside the crash-test results for the 2001 Lexus IS300 4-DR. w/SAB. They answer a different question: not how the vehicle was built to perform in a crash, but what owners and the agency have reported since.
A recall campaign covers a range of vehicles; whether the repair was done on a particular car is a per-VIN question. Check open recalls by VIN.
The rating is for the IS300NHTSA crashed. Check the one you’re buying.
Salvage and rebuilt brands, reported accidents and odometer records follow the VIN.
Inspecting a used 2001 IS300
The ratings describe the IS300 as it left the factory. A car that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt, or had its airbags replaced is no longer the car NHTSA tested.
Check the airbag light comes on at start-up and then goes out, and look for side-airbag labels on the seats or doors. Re-stitched seat bolsters or mismatched trim can point to an airbag that was deployed and replaced.
The frontal test is the lower of the tested areas, so look for past front-end repair: the hood should shut and latch without force, the seam sealer along the inner fenders should look even and factory-applied, and the bumper reinforcement should not be kinked.
Stability control is not listed for this car, so its tyres and suspension do all the work of holding the road. Check the tyre date codes, look for even tread wear, and check bushings and shocks for play or leaks.
Why these stars come from different tests than a newer model's
NHTSA announced new NCAP crash tests and rating criteria in July 2008, including a new overall rating that combines the frontal, side and rollover results. It then postponed the change by a year: the new criteria apply to vehicles tested beginning with model year 2011, not 2010 as first announced.
One limit applies to every vehicle here. NHTSA notes that the frontal crash rating “depends on vehicle mass, and cannot be compared across vehicle weight classes” — a full-size truck's frontal stars and a compact car's are not the same measure.
- Federal Register, 73 FR 79206 (Dec. 24, 2008) — new NCAP criteria begin with model year 2011
- Federal Register, 73 FR 40016 (July 11, 2008) — NCAP testing and rating changes, including the overall rating
- Federal Register, 68 FR 59250 (Oct. 14, 2003) — NCAP rollover resistance ratings
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Compare and keep going
Ratings from before model year 2011 compare only with each other.
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Whether a recall was repaired on one specific car.
Reported crashes and damage after the car left the factory.
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2001 Lexus IS300 Safety FAQ
What NHTSA’s record shows for this model year, and what it cannot tell you about one car.
What is the 2001 Lexus IS300 safety rating?+
The 2001 Lexus IS300 was rated under NHTSA's program before model year 2011, which gave no overall score: 4 stars for the driver, 4 for the front passenger in the frontal test, 5 for the driver in the side test. These are results for the 2001 Lexus IS300 4-DR. w/SAB, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Did NHTSA test every part of the 2001 Lexus IS300?+
No. NHTSA published no result for the side pole test, rollover resistance on this version. "Not rated" means the test was not run or not published — not that the vehicle failed it.
Does the 2001 Lexus IS300 have recalls or complaints on file?+
NHTSA's record for this version lists 2 recall campaigns, 35 owner complaints and 0 investigations. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
Can I compare the 2001 Lexus IS300's stars with a newer model?+
Not like for like. NHTSA changed its crash tests and rating criteria starting with model year 2011 and added an overall score, so a star from before then was earned under different tests. Compare it with vehicles rated under the same program.
Does a good safety rating mean a used IS300 is safe to buy?+
A rating describes the vehicle as it left the factory. A used IS300 that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt from salvage, or had an airbag replaced is no longer the vehicle NHTSA tested. A VIN check reads its title brands, salvage and accident records from NMVTIS.
Five stars at the factory. What about since?
A crash rating can’t see a salvage title, a rebuilt frame or a replaced airbag. The VIN record can.
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