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2004 Lexus IS300 Sportcross

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 IS300 Sportcross.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2004 Lexus IS300 Sportcross is a passenger car equipped with an Automatic (S5) transmission and an engine requiring 5.7 qt of 5W-30 API oil. Alongside EPA fuel economy ratings of 16/22/18 mpg, the vehicle's position in the model's reliability history is defined by 29 total owner complaints with Structure as the top complaint area and 1 recall. These figures provide researchers with a concrete summary of the documented Structure complaints and recall activity associated with this specific model year.

Model year2005200420032002

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24 · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZD1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turn6OEM · verified
Tire size225-45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD1
Engine air filter1780146080
Fuel filter233000A020 alt 2321746090
Spark plug9091901219
Front wiper blades8521253061 alt 8522248040
Serpentine belt99366H1930
Thermostat9091603093 alt 1632562010
Cabin air filter871394802083

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S5)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 22 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.7 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0-30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.5
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil CapacityLimited Slip Axles Require Gl-5 For Limited Slip Axles
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-90 · GL-4 · GL-5
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity5.4

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs14 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts243 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug29.0-30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub108 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub213 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.21-1.43 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.32 lbs
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Standard BCI Group Number24

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance13.4-14.2 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression145-218. 14 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure7 psi @ Idle, 47 psi @ 3000 rpm psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket87 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle76 ft-lbs / 77 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.26 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.26 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.181 in / 0.413 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9033 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 90,000 miTiming Belt (replace)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2004 Lexus IS300 Sportcross emerges as a relative outlier in its generation, registering 29 federal complaints—nearly double the 16 logged for the 2005 model—while sharing an identical recall count of one. Complaints for the target year cluster most heavily in structural concerns (6) and unspecified categories (4), with no fire-related incidents reported, though four crash complaints were filed. The absence of investigations for either year suggests no systemic defects rose to regulatory scrutiny, yet the elevated complaint volume in 2004, particularly around structural and airbag systems, implies potential build-quality variability or early-adoption teething issues not replicated in the following year. The 67 technical service bulletins for 2004, while only marginally fewer than 2005’s 70, may reflect Lexus’s proactive response to these complaints rather than an underlying design flaw. This data positions 2004 as a transitional year, where early production inconsistencies appear to have been addressed by 2005. **Takeaway:** While not alarming, the 2004’s higher complaint rate and concentration in structural areas warrant a thorough pre-purchase inspection, making it a less ideal choice than the more refined 2005 model.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
67
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
29
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 29 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure6
Unknown Or Other4
Air Bags,Unknown Or Other3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Air Bags2
Tires2
Wheels2
Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 67 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0020-242024-04-19StructureVehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed…
L-SB-0021-242024-04-19StructureLexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect…
L-SB-0022-242024-04-19StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
L-SB-0024-242024-04-19StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…
L-SB-0023-242024-04-19StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2004 IS300 Sportcross take?

5.7 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2004 IS300 Sportcross have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the IS300 Sportcross get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.