1995 LEXUS ES300
1 recalls, 55 complaints - 40 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
55 total complaints
12 crashes 2 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
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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Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 LEXUS ES300
40 manufacturer communications from 30 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 3 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 3 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 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-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-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-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
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.
LSB008214
Oct 16, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
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-BO-004-05 Obso
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
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-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.
LTT-0111-13
Jan 16, 2013
151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
LEXUS: SOME VEHICLES COME WITH THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (SRS) AND TO HELP REDUCE INJURIES IN A COLLISION, SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS DEVICES, THAT MAY OR MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED. MODELS YEARS LISTED 1990-2013. *P
LTT-0111-13
Jan 16, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
LEXUS: SOME VEHICLES COME WITH THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (SRS) AND TO HELP REDUCE INJURIES IN A COLLISION, SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS DEVICES, THAT MAY OR MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED. MODELS YEARS LISTED 1990-2013. *P
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
EG002
May 29, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY SUPPLY PARTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO SIMPLIFY PARTS PRODUCTION AND PERMIT INTERCHANGEABILITY WITH CURRENT MODEL VEHICLES. *YC
TC00197
Apr 25, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A541E VALVE BODY GASKET NO 2. *JD
PG00197
Feb 28, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PUBLICATION CORRECTION INFORMATION. *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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