Lexus IS 300 vs Nissan 300ZX
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 300 | Nissan 300ZX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 156 | 386 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2022 | 1983–1996 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | — |
| Best model year | 2004 | — |
| Crashes reported | 32 | 17 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 165 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 36.5% | 51.6% |
Lexus IS 300 by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
22
14.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
18
11.5%
Other & Unspecified
18
11.5%
Suspension
14
9.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
7.7%
Engine & Cooling
11
7.1%
Brakes
11
7.1%
Tires
11
7.1%
Nissan 300ZX by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
183
47.4%
Engine & Cooling
55
14.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
35
9.1%
Electrical System
31
8.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
26
6.7%
Brakes
12
3.1%
Steering
8
2.1%
Suspension
5
1.3%