1994 LEXUS ES300
1 recalls, 50 complaints - 36 TSBs
99V307000 Nov 1, 1999
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.
Complaint Statistics
50 total complaints
9 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 7 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 25, 2010
Incident date: Jun 10, 2010
2004 LEXUS ES330-CAR HESITATES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. VERY UNSAFE WHEN TRYING TO MERGE INTO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC. ALMOST HAD SERIOUS ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. COMPUTER CHIP FOR TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO FIX PROBLEM. USED PREMIUM GAS AS SUGGESTED BY MECHANIC- ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 9, 2010
Incident date: Apr 8, 2010
1994 LEXUS ES300 INSTRUMENT PANEL (SPEEDOMETER,TACHOMETER,FUEL,AND TEMP),NEEDLES HAVE GONE OUT AND IMPOSSIBLE TO READ GAUGES AT NIGHT OR IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 3, 2010
Incident date: Feb 20, 1994
BOUGHT LEXUS ES300 IN 1994. KEPT FOR CAR FOR 5 YEARS. EVEN BRAND NEW IT WOULD OCCASIONALLY LUNGE FORWARD WHEN MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO DEALERSHIP OVER AND OVER; WROTE LETTERS; KEPT COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS SPORADIC LUNGING FORWARD OF THE CAR BUT I WAS NOT EVEN TAKEN SERIOU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 16, 2009
Incident date: Aug 16, 2007
1994 LEXUS ES300. ELECTROLUMINESCENT GAUGES FOR SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. THIS MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE (ESPECIALLY WITH GLARE OR AT NIGHT) TO DETERMINE RPM'S OR SPEED. A SEARCH ON THE WEB WILL SHOW THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG 1992 - 1996 ES300'S. IT IS A SAFETY ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 31, 2004
Incident date: Dec 30, 2004
DRIVER'S SEATBELT ASSEMBLY REPEATEDLY UNLATCHES ARBITRARILY POSING SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. HAS OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. FLOW LEXUS OF KERNERSVILLE, NC, REFUSES TO MAKE COMPLIMENTARY REPAIR.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 31, 2004
Incident date: Jun 19, 2003
FRONT SEAT BELT MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY AND CAN UN-LATCH ITSELF. HAS OCCURRED OCCASIONALLY WITHOUT WARNING SINCE THE ORIGINAL INCIDENT DATE. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 18, 2003
Incident date: Dec 18, 2003
PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL EXTEND OUTWARD, BUT WILL NOT RETRACT BACK IN PLACE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Jun 30, 2003
Incident date: Jun 2, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BATTERY IS LEAKING ACID THROUGH POSITIVE POST. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 17, 2003
WHILE BACKING UP THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO A CHAIN FENCE THEN THE GEAR CHANGED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD INTO A WALL. *NLM *SCC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 22, 2002
Incident date: Jul 30, 2002
WHILE CAR WAS RUNNING BATTERY EXPLODED.*AK CONSUMER HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE AND PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. THE VEHICLE SAT FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES BEFORE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AGAIN. CONSUMER INSERTED THE KEY AND HWEN TURNING THE IGNITION THE BATTERY EXPLODED CREATING FUMES AND SMOKE. ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jul 17, 2002
Incident date: Jun 29, 2002
SEATBELT WILL NOT RETRACT, CAUSING IT TO FAIL IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jan 17, 2002
Incident date: Aug 24, 2001
THE 4 INCH PIECE THAT CONNECTS THE RR ARM ASSEMBLY STRIPPED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BUCKLE INWARD - THE PIECE HAD TO BE WELDED TOGETHER JUST TO PULL TO CAR INTO THE GARAGE.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 29, 2001
Incident date: May 15, 2001
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE TRAVELING LESS THAN 5 MPH, ENGINE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY, AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND CONSUMER SUSTAINED NO INJURIES. INSURANCE COMPANY CATEGORIZED VEHICLE AS A TOTAL LOSS, AND NO DETERMINATION ... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 29, 2001
Incident date: May 15, 2001
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE TRAVELING LESS THAN 5 MPH, ENGINE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY, AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND CONSUMER SUSTAINED NO INJURIES. INSURANCE COMPANY CATEGORIZED VEHICLE AS A TOTAL LOSS, AND NO DETERMINATION ... Read more
Crash
TIRES
Sep 18, 2001
Incident date: Mar 2, 2000
HAD A SIDE BLOWOUT ( RIPPED 180 DEGREES ON THE SIDE WHERE THE SIDEWALL IS), OR THE WHEEL AXLE HAD COLLAPSED. ALSO THE NUT TO STEERING WHEEL (DUE TO RECALL) LOCKED TIGHTER AT ABOUT 1000 PRIOR TO ACCIDENT.
SUSPENSION:REAR
Sep 18, 2001
Incident date: Mar 2, 2000
HAD A SIDE BLOWOUT ( RIPPED 180 DEGREES ON THE SIDE WHERE THE SIDEWALL IS), OR THE WHEEL AXLE HAD COLLAPSED. ALSO THE NUT TO STEERING WHEEL (DUE TO RECALL) LOCKED TIGHTER AT ABOUT 1000 PRIOR TO ACCIDENT.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Sep 18, 2001
Incident date: Mar 2, 2000
HAD A SIDE BLOWOUT ( RIPPED 180 DEGREES ON THE SIDE WHERE THE SIDEWALL IS), OR THE WHEEL AXLE HAD COLLAPSED. ALSO THE NUT TO STEERING WHEEL (DUE TO RECALL) LOCKED TIGHTER AT ABOUT 1000 PRIOR TO ACCIDENT.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Aug 31, 2001
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
DEALERSHIP SENT CONSUMER RECALL 99V307000 NOTICE. VIBRATION WAS FELT INSIDE OF VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 23, 2001
EXCESSIVE SMOKING AND ENGINE RUNNIG ROUGHLY. *AK
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Jul 13, 2001
Incident date: Jul 9, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 25-30 MPH LEFT REAR WINDOW SHATTERED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNWILLING TO ASSIST WITH THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jul 13, 2001
Incident date: Jul 9, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 25-30 MPH LEFT REAR WINDOW SHATTERED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNWILLING TO ASSIST WITH THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jun 11, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
THE PLASTIC LENS COVERS ARE SO OPAGUE AS TO MAKE SEEING AT NIGHT DIFFICULT AND NO OTHER JAPANESES CAR HAS THAT PROBLEM, AT LEAT THE HONDA. DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND NOW IT IS BARELY ABLE TO RELFECT LIGHT, DEALER WANTS $1000 PLLUS LABOR TO RREPLACE WHLE UNITS!!
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Sep 18, 2000
FRONT AXLE BROKE, CAR FLIPPED OVER
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Sep 14, 2000
FRONT AXLE BROKE, CAR FLIPPED OVER
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: May 12, 2000
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT WOULD ARBITRARILY UNBUCKLE. IT WOULD HAPPEN WHILE THE CAR WAS STATIONERY OR MOVING. IT DID NOT SEEM TO BE PROMPTED BY A SUDDEN STOP OR A BUMP. AFTER IT WOULD UNSNAP, I WOULD REBUCKLE AND TRY TO PULL THE BUCKLE UNDONE, BUT I COULD NOT PULL IT OPEN. *AK
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Mar 23, 2000
Incident date: Feb 29, 2000
REAR PASSENGER'S WINDOW BLEW OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. VEHICLE PARKED IN GARAGE. WAS NO WARNING. NOTHING HAD HIT IT WINDOW. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Feb 10, 2000
Incident date: Feb 8, 2000
THE NUT FASTNING A SIDE ROD TO A KNUCKLE ARM CAME OFF WHEN DRIVING ON A FREEWAY. THE NUT IS SUPPOSE TO BE SECURELY PLACED WITH A COTTER PIN. IT COULD BE POSSIBLE THAT THE PIN WAS NOT INSTALLED AT ALL.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 25, 1999
REQUEST YOU PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION YOU HAVE AVAILABLE AS TO WHETHER THIS VEHICLE HAS EVER BEEN CRASHED/WRECKED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Sep 3, 1999
Incident date: Aug 31, 1999
PASSENGER-SIDE SEAT BELT UNLATCHED UNDER HARD BRAKING.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sep 2, 1999
Incident date: Aug 31, 1999
A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE EXTERNAL DOOR HANDLE AND THE DOOR LATCH FAILS AND THE DOOR WON'T OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. THREE OF THE DOORS ON THIS CAR HAVE FAILED. TWO HAPPENED UNDER WARRANTY. THE LAST HAPPENED AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AT A COST OF $90. WHY IS THE MANUFACTURER NOT RESPONSIBLE (FINANCI... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Oct 19, 1998
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RETRACT BUT RELEASED UPON IMPACT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Oct 19, 1998
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RETRACT BUT RELEASED UPON IMPACT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 19, 1998
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 19, 1998
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON WET PAVEMENT THE BRAKES SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
May 22, 1998
DASH BOARD LIGHTING IS TOO LOW IN INTENSITY TO VIEW WITH SUN GLASSES.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 25, 1998
Incident date: Jan 31, 1998
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, IT WOULD START TO BUCK, AS IF MISSING. COULD NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE/REVERSE. GEARS SHIFTED BUT VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED & WAS INFORMED THE TRANSAXLE WAS BROKE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 25, 1998
Incident date: Jan 31, 1998
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, IT WOULD START TO BUCK, AS IF MISSING. COULD NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE/REVERSE. GEARS SHIFTED BUT VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED & WAS INFORMED THE TRANSAXLE WAS BROKE. *AK
TIRES
Sep 18, 1997
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
TWO GOODYEAR TIRES BLEW OUT PREMATURELY.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 12, 1997
TRANSMISSION PAN LEAK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Sep 12, 1997
REAR BRAKE PADS FAILED.
TIRES
Sep 12, 1997
GOODYEAR TIRE ,205/65R15, BLEW/SHREDDED.
AIR BAGS
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN THE ACCIDENT. DUP OF 958043, ADDED ON 25-FEB-98. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Mar 10, 1996
Incident date: Jun 14, 1995
INTERIOR WINDOWS FOG UP, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SKD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 4, 1996
Incident date: Feb 16, 1996
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASED AFTER BEING HIT IN THE LEFT SIDE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 4, 1996
Incident date: Feb 16, 1996
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASED AFTER BEING HIT IN THE LEFT SIDE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 4, 1996
Incident date: Feb 16, 1996
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASED AFTER BEING HIT IN THE LEFT SIDE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 11, 1995
WHILE DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY PUT FOOT ON BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND DID NOT RETURN AND CAR PULLED TO THE RIGHT. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Aug 2, 1995
Incident date: Feb 15, 1995
WHILE DRIVING THE ACCELERATOR FOOT PETAL ON THE BAR FELL OFF AND JAMMED BETWEEN THE BAR AND DRIVER COULD NOT SLOW DOWN. TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Feb 15, 1995
Incident date: Feb 15, 1995
VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT AND RIGHT WHILE DRIVING INTERMITTENTLY. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 LEXUS ES300
36 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 3 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
Safety Recall 22
Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus Safety Re
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-SB-0008-20
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97,
L-SB-0179-17 Obs
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
L-SB-0048-08 Obs
Dec 5, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17.
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
LSB008214
Oct 16, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
L-SB-0082-14
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
L-SB-0007-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
L-SB-0007-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
L-SB-0041-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
L-TT-0111-13
Jan 16, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the S
LSB009213B
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
L-SB-0092-13
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
L-BO-004-05 Obso
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
L-TT-0031-10
Nov 7, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Adhesive & sealant cross reference Information
L-SB-0041-11 Rev
Oct 1, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
L-SB-0010-13
Feb 21, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
L-SB-0010-13
Feb 21, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
LSB001013
Feb 21, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
Lexus Floor Mat
Jan 25, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
In the recent Bi-annual Floor Mat reminder letter distributed November, 2012, Lexus indicated that we were developing support materials that will help remind dealership customers and associates of the importance of proper floor mat usage.
L-TT-0111-13
Jan 16, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devic
01202
Oct 11, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION METHOD. *TT
BO00501
Mar 23, 2001
150000 SEAT BELTS
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS. *TT
AX00101
Mar 9, 2001
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SUBJECT REGARDING RETRO-FIT INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE KITS. *TT
ST010101
Feb 16, 2001
010000 STEERING
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WHEELNUT SERVICE SPECIFICATION. *TT
ST00400
May 26, 2000
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION HAS BEEN CHANGED. *TT
22NOV99
Nov 22, 1999
010000 STEERING
SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE SETTING. *TT
BR00398
Aug 7, 1998
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE AVAILABLE TO REDUCE FRONT BRAKE GROAN NOISE, GRINDING NOISE, SQUEAK OR VIBRATION. *YC
TC00197
Apr 25, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A541E VALVE BODY GASKET NO 2. *JD
NHTSA Safety Investigations, LEXUS ES300
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP09001
Opened: Apr 8, 2009 , Closed: Oct 29, 2009
UNWANTED AND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED DP09-001 ON APRIL 8, 2009, TO EVALUATE A DEFECT PETITION REQUESTING ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION OF POTENTIAL THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM DEFECTS UNRELATED TO FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE WITH ACCELERATOR PEDALS IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2007 LEXUS ES 350 VEHICLES.THE PET... Read more
PE04021
Opened: Mar 3, 2004 , Closed: Jul 22, 2004
THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM
THE LEXUS MODELS WERE THE SUBJECT OF DEFECT PETITION (DP) 04-003.TWELVE ODI COMPLAINTS ARE DUPLICATIVE TO TOYOTA REPORTS, INCLUDING THE TWO MINOR CRASHES.THE V6 EQUIPPED SOLARA MODELS HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED BECAUSE THEY DO NOT CONTAIN THE SUBJECT THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM.TOYOTA INTRODUCED ELECTRONIC THRO... Read more
DP04003
Opened: Feb 17, 2004 , Closed: Mar 5, 2004
THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM
THE POPULATION NUMBER NOTED ABOVE IS ESTIMATED.IN THE JANUARY 15TH, 2004 PETITION REQUEST LETTER TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA), THE PETITIONER IDENTIFIED 37 VOQ COMPLAINTS AS RELATED TO VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ISSUES SIMILAR TO THOSE THE PETITIONER ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED... Read more
DP02004
Opened: Apr 30, 2002 , Closed: Jun 20, 2002
ENGINE SEIZURE
LEXUS ES300 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LEXUS ES300 across all model years (1992, 2002).
9
Total Recalls
869
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
212
Reported Crashes
28
Reported Fires
8
Reported Deaths
LEXUS ES300 - Year by Year
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