1995 LEXUS ES300

1 recalls — 55 complaints

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.
540,037 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.

Complaint Statistics

55 total complaints 12 crashes 2 fires 7 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP4
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL3
TIRES3
EQUIPMENT2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
AIR BAGS2
AIR BAGS Nov 30, 2016
Incident date: Nov 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 LEXUS ES300. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED FRACTURED BONES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND DEEMED DESTROY... Read more
Crash 1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 29, 2015
Incident date: Jul 29, 2015
ACCELERATED AROUND A VEHICLE THAT HAD PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED ITSELF. I PUMPED BREAKS. TRIED TO DEACTIVATE CRUISE CONTROL UNSUCCESSFULLY. WHILE HEAVILY PUMPING BREAKS, VEHICLE RETURNED TO NORMAL AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WENT OUT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 26, 2013
Incident date: Nov 12, 2012
TWO GAUGES HAVE STOPPED ILLUMINATING. A THIRD IS ABOUT TO GO. I AM UNABLE TO SEE THE SPEED AT NIGHT WHICH LIMITS USE OF THE VEHICLE THE CAR IS 18 YEARS OLD WITH 118,000 MILES AND RIDES BEAUTIFULLY BUT IT SEEMS THAT IS TOO SOON FOR A LUXURY CAR TO LOSE USE OF SUCH VITAL FUNCTIONS. FROM RESEARCHI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 9, 2011
Incident date: Nov 10, 2010
TL* LEXUS SUDDEN ACCELERATION COMMENTS: MY 1995 LEXUS ES300 HAD SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010. AFTER THE PROBLEM WAS SOLVED BY CHANGING A PART THE ENGINE SEEMED TO BE OK, HOWEVER, ON FEBRUARY 28, 2011, WHEN THE ENGINE WAS STARTED NORMALLY WITH TRANSMISSION IN PARK, THE ENGINE ROARE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 5, 2010
Incident date: Apr 24, 2008
IN APRIL 2008, DRIVER WAS DRIVING HOME IN A 95 LEXUS ES300 AND WAS ABOUT TO ENTER THE GARAGE. AS SHE PULLED UP TOWARDS THE GARAGE WHILE WAITING FOR THE GARAGE TO OPEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR. IT CONTINUED RACING FORWARD AND HIT THE OTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS PA... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL May 18, 2009
Incident date: Dec 25, 2000
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDLES BURNED OUT. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Sep 30, 2008
Incident date: Sep 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS ES300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NONE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES ILLUMINATE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT DOES NOT KNOW WHEN THE VEHICLE NEEDS FUEL, WHAT SPEED HE IS TRAVELING, OR IF THERE IS ANY FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY S... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Jun 5, 2008
Incident date: Jun 3, 2008
CURRENTLY HAVE 1995 LEXUS ES300. THE INSTRUMENT DISPLAY HAS STOPPED ILLUMINATING WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE DURING THE DAYLIGHT HOURS, AND IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE AT NIGHT. BEING A PHYSICIAN I SEE MANY PATIENTS WHO HAVE BEEN IN ACCIDENTS WITH FULLY FUNCTIONAL CARS. SEEING YOUR SPEED AT NIGHT IS I... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Nov 7, 2007
Incident date: Nov 4, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS ES300. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. AS OF NOVEMBER 7, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE CURRENT AND FAILUR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Nov 28, 2006
Incident date: Nov 26, 2006
I HAVE 95 LEXUS ES300. THE ELECTRO SPEEDOMETER POINTER(NEEDLE) HAS FADED AND I CAN NOT SEE MY SEED ANY MORE. I CHECKED WEB SITE AND I FOUND SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE SAME PROBLEM, BUT THERE ARE NO ANSWERS. IT SEEMS TOYOTA IS IGNORING THIS PROBLEM WHILE CREATING VERY UNSAFE CARS. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 24, 2006
Incident date: Jan 24, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SPEEDOMETER GAUGE STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT MEASURE THE VEHICLE'S SPEED. ALSO, THE GAUGE PANEL SURROUNDING THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY THE DEALER, NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS Jul 27, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2004
THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SURGING WHEN DRIVING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. NOTHING WOULD STOP THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION. *AK THERE WAS CARBON BUILD UP AROUND THE THROTTLE, THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS WORN OUT, ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 27, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2004
THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SURGING WHEN DRIVING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. NOTHING WOULD STOP THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION. *AK THERE WAS CARBON BUILD UP AROUND THE THROTTLE, THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS WORN OUT, ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 27, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2004
THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SURGING WHEN DRIVING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. NOTHING WOULD STOP THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION. *AK THERE WAS CARBON BUILD UP AROUND THE THROTTLE, THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS WORN OUT, ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jul 27, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2004
THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SURGING WHEN DRIVING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. NOTHING WOULD STOP THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION. *AK THERE WAS CARBON BUILD UP AROUND THE THROTTLE, THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS WORN OUT, ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Jul 27, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2004
THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SURGING WHEN DRIVING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. NOTHING WOULD STOP THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION. *AK THERE WAS CARBON BUILD UP AROUND THE THROTTLE, THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS WORN OUT, ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jul 27, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2004
THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SURGING WHEN DRIVING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. NOTHING WOULD STOP THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION. *AK THERE WAS CARBON BUILD UP AROUND THE THROTTLE, THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS WORN OUT, ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jan 29, 2004
Incident date: Jan 29, 2004
OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. CONSUMER CALLED DEALER AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM. WAS TOLD THAT OIL PRESSURE WAS LOW. WHEN CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE AND DRIVE IT TO THE MECHANIC IT MADE A FUNNY NOISE. CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, AND HAD VEHICLE TOW... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 23, 2004
Incident date: Jan 19, 2004
LOW OIL PRESSURE - ENGINE DAMAGE. *LA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 17, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER CONCERNING OIL GELLING PROBLEMS IN REGARD TO HER 1998 ES300, HOWEVER THIS IS THE EXACT PROBLEM THAT OCCURRED WITH HER 1995 ES300, WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, ENGINE CUT OFF AND CONSUMER HAD TO COAST INTO A GORE BETWEEN THE INTERSTATE AND AN INTERSTATE ENTRANCE RAMP. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Aug 16, 2002
Incident date: Aug 12, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK
Fire
EQUIPMENT May 14, 2002
VEHICLE DID NOT COME EQUIPPED WITH AN ANCHOR BRACKET, CONSUMER REQUESTED TO THE DEALER THAT IT BE ADDED, HOWEVER WAS INFORMED IT COULD NOT BE, CONSUMER LATER FOUND IN THE OWNERS MANUAL THAT IT IN FACT COULD BE ADDED AND INSTALLED THE BRACKET HIMSELF. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jan 25, 2002
Incident date: Nov 22, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15MPH ON SLIGHTLY WET ROAD, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES LIGHTLY CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN AND JUMP THE CURB, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, THE ROTORS WERE BROKEN INTO PIECES, AND THEY WERE REGROUNDED TWICE BEFORE THE INDCIDENT. *AK. CONSUMER STATED ... Read more
Crash
TIRES Jan 25, 2002
Incident date: Nov 22, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15MPH ON SLIGHTLY WET ROAD, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES LIGHTLY CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN AND JUMP THE CURB, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, THE ROTORS WERE BROKEN INTO PIECES, AND THEY WERE REGROUNDED TWICE BEFORE THE INDCIDENT. *AK. CONSUMER STATED ... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Jan 25, 2002
Incident date: Nov 22, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15MPH ON SLIGHTLY WET ROAD, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES LIGHTLY CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN AND JUMP THE CURB, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, THE ROTORS WERE BROKEN INTO PIECES, AND THEY WERE REGROUNDED TWICE BEFORE THE INDCIDENT. *AK. CONSUMER STATED ... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 25, 2002
Incident date: Nov 22, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15MPH ON SLIGHTLY WET ROAD, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES LIGHTLY CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN AND JUMP THE CURB, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, THE ROTORS WERE BROKEN INTO PIECES, AND THEY WERE REGROUNDED TWICE BEFORE THE INDCIDENT. *AK. CONSUMER STATED ... Read more
Crash
EQUIPMENT Jan 25, 2002
VEHICLE DID NOT COME EQUIPPED WITH AN ANCHOR BRACKET, CONSUMER REQUESTED TO THE DEALER THAT IT BE ADDED, HOWEVER WAS INFORMED IT COULD NOT BE, CONSUMER LATER FOUND IN THE OWNERS MANUAL THAT IT IN FACT COULD BE ADDED AND INSTALLED THE BRACKET HIMSELF. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Oct 31, 2001
FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ARE WEARING EXCESSIVELY. CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT OF BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS FOUR TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 31, 2001
WHEN DRIVING AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A GRAUDAL STOP PEDAL GOES TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Oct 10, 2000
Incident date: Jun 23, 2000
THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT KNOW HOW THE FIRE BEGAN OR WHY THERE WAS A FIRE AFTER I HAD TO PAY FOR THE TEARDOWN. THEY WERE NOT INTERESTED IN THE FACT THAT I COULD HAVE BURNED UP WHILE RIDING IN THE MOVING VEHICLE ALONG WITH MY SISTER. THERE WAS NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. NO LIGHTS WERE SHOWN ON THE DASHB... Read more
Fire
TIRES Sep 25, 2000
I AM TOLD THAT THESE TIRES ARE NOT CURRENTLY ON THE RECALL LIST. I AM NOT COMFORTABLE WITH ANY INFORMATION FIRESTONE HAS RELEASED. THEY HAVE BEEN DECEPTIVE IN THEIR PRODUCT NOTIFICATION DISCLOSURES. I WANT THESE TIRES OFF OF MY CAR BEFORE I TOO SUFFER A FATAL ACCIDENT.*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 18, 2000
NO SUMMARY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 14, 2000
NO SUMMARY
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Apr 21, 2000
PLASTIC CLIP IN DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY BROKE 3 TIMES. . CAN NOT OPEN DOOR THIS WAS REPAIRED 2X RIGHT FRONT DOOR, 1X LEFT FRONT DOOR. I TRANSPORT OLDER INLAWS AND CAN NOT OPEN DOOR TO LET THEM OUT. FISRT TIME SHORTED OUT ELECTRICAL SOLENOID ALSO. POOR CHOICE OF MATERIALS FOR CLIP
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jul 6, 2000
Incident date: Dec 1, 1999
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED NEAR 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLOWS AND STOPS BUT EXPRIENCES BRAKE FADING DUE TO POSSIBLE WORN PADS AND BRAKE HOSE. YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Jul 6, 2000
Incident date: Dec 1, 1999
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED NEAR 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLOWS AND STOPS BUT EXPRIENCES BRAKE FADING DUE TO POSSIBLE WORN PADS AND BRAKE HOSE. YH
SUSPENSION:FRONT Jun 23, 2000
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON MAY 6 2000, AT LUSKIN, ON 5/17/2000 VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY POHANKA LEXUS, FAIRFAX, VA, FOLLOWING DEFENCIES WAS NOTED: BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, NEEED FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT, MISMATCH TIRES AND CAR HAS BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT IN RIGHT FRONT END. THIS WAS INSPECTED BY A VA L... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jun 23, 2000
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON MAY 6 2000, AT LUSKIN, ON 5/17/2000 VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY POHANKA LEXUS, FAIRFAX, VA, FOLLOWING DEFENCIES WAS NOTED: BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, NEEED FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT, MISMATCH TIRES AND CAR HAS BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT IN RIGHT FRONT END. THIS WAS INSPECTED BY A VA L... Read more
Crash
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Feb 25, 2000
RECALL # 99V307000 TOYOTA/STEERING WHEEL; WHEN CONTACTING THE DEALERSHIP BY PHONE, OWNER WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, AND THEY WERE NOT A LEXUS DEALERSHIP. RECALL LETTER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE SERVICE BY LEXUS DEALERSHIPS ONLY. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Dec 16, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jan 5, 1999
Incident date: Aug 23, 1997
TRANSMISSION HAS CONTINUED TO LEAK SINCE OWNERSHIP, REPAIR ATTEMPTS, HOWEVER CONTINUES TO LEAK.
SUSPENSION:REAR Nov 6, 1998
Incident date: May 20, 1998
PLEASE E-MAILE ME IF IC COVERT ON THE WARANTY DHIS PROBLEM( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 205/65/R15 )
TIRES Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Sep 7, 1996
GOODYEAR EAGLE GA (205/65VR15) TIRE BLEW OUT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 18, 1997
Incident date: Jan 12, 1997
WHEN PUTTING ON THE BRAKES THERE IS A LOUD NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND HE SAID THAT NOISE IS NORMAL. CONSUMER THINKS THAT IF THE BRAKES MAKE NOISE LIKE THAT THEY ARE READY TO FAIL IN SOME WAY. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT REPLACED.
AIR BAGS Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Jun 14, 1995
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES. *SD
Crash 2 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Jun 14, 1995
SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGER DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *SD
1 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Jan 18, 1996
Incident date: Jul 10, 1995
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOULDING FAILED. *SKD
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Jan 18, 1996
Incident date: Jul 10, 1995
WINDSHIELD MOULDING FAILED, CAUSING WIND NOISE.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER Dec 6, 1995
WHEN CAR SEAT IS IN THE MIDDLE ITS HARD FOR SOMEONE TO USE THE OTHER SEAT BELT WHEN CAR SEAT IS BEING USED . TT

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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
DP — Closed — Model Year: 2003
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
DP04003 Opened: Feb 17, 2004 — Closed: Mar 5, 2004
DP — Closed — Model Year: 2003
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

LEXUS ES300 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LEXUS ES300 across all model years (1992–2002).

9 Total Recalls
869 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
212 Reported Crashes
28 Reported Fires
8 Reported Deaths

LEXUS ES300 — Year by Year

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1995 (current) 1 55
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1993 0 53 View
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