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Major Problems with Lexus ES 300 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Lexus ES 300 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2002, for instance, is the worst year for the ES 300. Older ES 300 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Lexus ES 300 problems by years

Worst Lexus ES 300 Problems

FRONT
2001 Lexus ES 300 March 19, 2005 Victims: 3 Mileage: 60000 miles

Front end collision resulting in head injury of restrained front seat passenger. injury resulted from impact with radio. seat belts were not retracted after accident. *nm

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2003 Lexus ES 300 September 4, 2011 Victims: 3

On 9/4/2011 at approx. 1: 41 pm, i was pulling my 2003 lexus es300 (with my foot on the brake) into a shopping center parking space when it suddenly surged, then accelerated over the curb and onto a sidewalk where people were dining at tables. as the car accelerated over the curb, i pushed harder on the brake and tried to steer the car away from the diners. as the lexus goes over the curb and onto the sidewalk, the car continued to accelerate like it was being pulled, and the driver's side bumper hit a table ...

SEATS
2002 Lexus ES 300 September 25, 2016 Victims: 3 Mileage: 155000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus es300. while the contact was stopped in traffic, the vehicle was rear ended at 45 mph by another vehicle. both the front driver and passenger seats collapsed. as a result, the rear passengers sustained traumatic brain injuries that required medical attention. the driver and front passenger sustained head injuries, but did not require medical attention. the driver of the other vehicle was not injured. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a tow lot. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the ...

What is the most common problem with Lexus ES 300?

Overall the worst problem with Lexus ES 300 relates to VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific ES 300 years that are prone to issues with these components.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 40 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 35 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 14 POWER TRAIN 13 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9 AIR BAGS 9 FRONTAL 9 ENGINE 9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6 ENGINE 6 GASOLINE 6 TIRES 6 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5 STEERING 4 ROTOR 4 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 4 TREAD/BELT 4 HEADLIGHTS 4 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 4 STRUCTURE 3 SUSPENSION 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 3 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 3 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 3 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 3 EQUIPMENT 2 SEAT BELTS 2 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 2 FRONT 2 TURN SIGNAL 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 2 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2 VISIBILITY 1 BODY 1 FRONT 1 DISC 1 EXHAUST SYSTEM 1 EMISSION CONTROL 1 WHEELS 1 IGNITION 1 MODULE 1 PADS 1 SEATS 1 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 INTERIOR 1 SWITCH 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1 STORAGE 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 RACK AND PINION 1 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 1 DRUM 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 RIM 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 SIDE/WINDOW 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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