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2018 Lexus Is

The Verdict

100 Smooth Ride

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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100

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.

YearBodyElectricalEngine
2014335
2015432
2016002
2017215
2018201
2019200
2020202
2021200

By Category

Body
2
Engine
1

By Severity

1
2
2
1

Worst Problems

Complaints

Engine 2

New engine

19mo ago
Body 1

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.

28mo ago
Body 1

Sunroof suddenly exploded while driving on highway, no debris or accident happened. Spontaneous sunroof glass shatter

30mo ago
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