2018 Lexus Is
The Verdict
The 2018 Lexus Is has 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issues are body (2 complaints) and engine (1 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 100/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating. If you're shopping for a Lexus Is, consider the 2016 model year which has 33% fewer complaints.
Safe Bet
The 2016 has 33% fewer complaints
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Klunk Score: Smooth Ride
This vehicle year has significantly fewer complaints than average. A reliable choice.
How is this calculated?
The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.
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Under the Hood
Each number is a complaint. Darker = bigger problem.
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Worst Problems
Complaints
New engine
All four (4) door actuators stopped working or work intermittently. This is a known issue with both front and rear driver and passenger doors. Automobile doors will not open.
Sunroof suddenly exploded while driving on highway, no debris or accident happened. Spontaneous sunroof glass shatter