Lexus IS 250 vs Honda Passport
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Lexus IS 250 | Honda Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 938 | 2,290 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2016 | 1981–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 79 | 173 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 39 | 84 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.5% | 11.4% |
Lexus IS 250 by year
What breaks
Airbags
230
24.5%
Body & Structure
160
17.1%
Other & Unspecified
76
8.1%
Engine & Cooling
72
7.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
72
7.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
63
6.7%
Electrical System
47
5.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
40
4.3%
Honda Passport by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
303
13.2%
Brakes
275
12.0%
Engine & Cooling
257
11.2%
Body & Structure
232
10.1%
Electrical System
222
9.7%
Suspension
192
8.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
164
7.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
153
6.7%