1997 Lexus Es300 problems
The Lexus ES (Japanese: レクサス・ES, Hepburn: Rekusasu ES) is a series of mid-size executive cars marketed since 1989 by Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota, across multiple generations, each offering V6 engines and a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The first five generations of the ES used the Toyota Camry platform, while the latter generations are more closely related to both the Camry and the Avalon. Manual transmissions were offered until 1993, a lower-displacement inline-four engine became an option in Asian markets in 2010, and a gasoline-electric hybrid version was introduced in 2012. The ES was Lexus's only front-wheel drive vehicle until 1998, when the related RX was introduced, and the sedan occupied the entry-level luxury car segment of the Lexus lineup in North America and other regions until the debut of the IS in 1999. The ES name stands for "Executive Sedan". However, some Lexus importers use the name, "Elegant Sedan".
Introduced in 1989, the first generation ES 250 was one of two vehicles in Lexus's debut range, along with the LS 400. The second generation ES 300 debuted in 1991, followed by the third generation ES 300 in 1996, and the fourth generation ES 300/330 in 2001. The first- through fourth generation sedans shared body styling elements with Japan-market Toyota sedans, and a domestic market equivalent, the Toyota Windom (Japanese: トヨタ・ウィンダム, Toyota Windamu), was sold until the launch of the fifth generation ES in 2006. The word "Windom" is a combination of "win" and the suffix "dom" expresses a state of perpetual victory. The fifth generation ES used body styling marketed by Lexus as L-finesse and debuted in early 2006 as a 2007 model. The sixth generation ES debuted in the first half of 2012 as a 2013 model, and features increased cabin dimensions due to a longer wheelbase which is shared with the full-size XX40 series Avalon.
Lexus has positioned the ES in the comfort luxury segment, with an emphasis on interior amenities, quietness, and ride quality, in contrast with more firm-riding sport sedans. Buyers seeking more performance-focused models are targeted by the Lexus IS and rival makes, with such models offering a sportier drive with differently tuned suspensions. In Europe, Japan and other markets where it was not available until the seventh generation model, the GS sport sedans occupy the mid-size category in the Lexus lineup until it was cancelled August 2020. In the United States, the ES has been the best-selling Lexus sedan for over fifteen years.
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Common 1997 Lexus Es300 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 1997 Lexus ES300, common problems with this car include:
- Power Steering Pump: Some owners have experienced problems with the power steering pump, requiring replacement. Issues with the power steering system can result in difficulty steering the vehicle, leading to safety concerns and the need for repairs.
- Shocks: Front and back shocks have been highlighted as areas of concern by some owners. Worn-out shocks can affect the vehicle's handling, stability, and overall ride comfort. Replacing shocks is essential to maintain optimal driving performance and safety.
- Smog Test Failures: Instances of the 1997 Lexus ES300 failing smog tests have been reported. Failing a smog test can indicate issues with the vehicle's emissions system, which may require repairs to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and proper functioning of the car.
- Radiator Leaks and Overheating: Some owners have faced overheating issues due to radiator leaks. Addressing radiator leaks promptly is crucial to prevent engine overheating, which can lead to serious engine damage if not resolved in a timely manner. Regular maintenance and inspections are essential to prevent such issues.
These common problems with the 1997 Lexus ES300 highlight the importance of regular maintenance, prompt repairs, and attention to potential issues to ensure the longevity and performance of the vehicle.
Is Lexus ES300 reliable?
Super reliable, never had any maintenance issues.
I've owned this Lexus ES300 for 18 years (I'm the original owner). The car currently has 136,000 miles on it. This car is the best car I've ever owned. I take it for its regularly scheduled maintenance and that is really the only thing I do for it.
Are Lexus ES300 expensive to repair?
Lexus ES300 Repair: Service and Maintenance Cost. The annual maintenance cost of a Lexus ES300 is $424.
How many miles will a Lexus ES300 last?
Typically, the Lexus ES will last around 200,000 miles.
What is the gas mileage on a 1997 Lexus ES300?
Based on data from 35 vehicles, 2,574 fuel-ups and 786,229 miles of driving, the 1997 Lexus ES300 gets a combined Avg MPG of 22.39 with a 0.17 MPG margin of error.
1997 Lexus Es300 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Lexus Es300 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Seat belts problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Visibility problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1997 Lexus Es300 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1997 Lexus Es300
The NHTSA has received 48 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1997 Lexus Es300. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1997 Lexus Es300 vehicles.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-30
- VIN: JT8BF22G1V0
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE STEERING WHEEL COMES COMPLETELY OFF THE COLUMN WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THEN AGAIN WHEN TURNING. THE CAR COULD NOT BE STEERED AT ALL. THE HORN AND POWER STEERING NO LONGER WORK.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-28
- VIN: JT8BF22G7V0
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 LEXUS ES300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 216,000.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-05-26
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Number Of Deaths: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 LEXUS ES300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE DRIVER UNKNOWINGLY FELL ASLEEP AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER TWICE, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE INJURED. THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT WAS FULLY RECLINED ON THE TRACK FRAME WITH THE OCCUPANT BEING SECURED WITH THE SEAT BELT AS THE CRASH OCCURRED. THE FRONT PASSENGER WAS KILLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FATALITY WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT FEATURE, WHICH ALLOWED THE SEAT TO RECLINE SUBSTANTIALLY AS DESIGNED BY THE MANUFACTURER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND THE VIN WERE UNAVAILABLE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-08-18
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 LEXUS ES300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER RECEIVED BRUISES FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYEMNT AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD BECOME JAMMED AND COULD NOT BE RELEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 96,500. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-18
- VIN: T78BF22G0V0
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: FIRESTONE FR380 BL P205/65R15 92S TREAD SEPERATED AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SINGLE TIRE REPLACED WITH PRIMEWELL PS830/850 BL 205/65R15 94H. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-27
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JT8BF22G1V0
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 LEXUS ES300. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH UP HILL, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP ACCELERATING EVEN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A BUILDING. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS NECK AND RIBS DURING THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 210,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-10-23
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JT8BF22G6V0
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 LEXUS ES300. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. HE LOST VEHICLE CONTROL AND DROVE INTO A FIELD. THE VEHICLE STOPPED AFTER HE CRASHED INTO A CONDOMINIUM. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. HE RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, BACK, AND SPINE. HIS DOG ALSO DIED DUE TO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK A REPORT; HOWEVER, THE DETAILED REPORT INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SINCE THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE FULL COVERAGE INSURANCE THAT THEY WERE NOT OBLIGATED TO HELP HIM. THE CONTACT SPECULATED THAT THE FLOOR-MAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE POLICE REPORT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. HE RECEIVED A FINE FOR RECKLESS DRIVING. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 75,000.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-03
- VIN: JE8BF2255V0
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 LEXUS ES300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO RETRACT EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED DUE TO THE WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,708 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 73,000. UPDATED 03-09-09 *BF THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT WHEN IT WAS UNLOCKED. THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS DIFFICULTIES FASTENING THE SEATBELT AT TIMES. UPDATED 03/10/09.*JB
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-26
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JT8BF22G5V5
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: FOR SOME TIME, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER (LEFT SIDE OF SEAT) WOULD REACH A TEMPERATURE WHICH WAS UNCOMFORTABLE. SO, I WOULD TURN IT ON FOR A FEW MINUTES TO WARM UP, AND THEN TURN IT OFF WHEN IT BECAME HOT. I DECIDED TO TAKE IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED OUT AND ADJUSTED, IF NECESSARY. A FEW DAYS BEFORE I MY APPOINTMENT, I WAS RIDING IN THE CAR AND TURNED ON THE HEATER. WHEN IT BECAME HOT, I PLACED MY SCARF BETWEEN THE SEAT AND MY LEG. AT A CERTAIN POINT, IT SMELLED AS THOUGH SOMETHING WAS BURNING. I TURNED OFF THE HEATER. WHEN I LOOKED AT THE SEAT, THERE WAS A HOLE BURNED RIGHT THROUGH THE LEATHER AS WELL AS THROUGH MY SCARF. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER A FEW DAYS LATER, THEY DISCONNECTED THE HEATER AND DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT NEEDS A NEW HEATER PAD AND LEATHER PAD, WHICH WOULD COST ME $1,326.00. THE REPAIR HAS NOT YET BEEN MADE. *TR
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-01
- VIN: JT8BF22G1V0
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER SEAT HEATER BECAME UNCOMFORTABLY HOT. WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED IN 2002 THE CONSUMER SHUT OFF THE SEAT HEATER. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE HEATING UNIT BECAUSE OF A SHORT IN THE HEATER WIRING. IN 2005 THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT HEATER OVERHEATED AND BURNED THROUGH THE SEATING MATERIAL. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND A SHORT IN THE HEATER WIRING. THE HEATER WAS DISCONNECTED AT THE CONSUMERS REQUEST. *JB UPDATED 02/28/06
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-02-24
- VIN: JT8BF22G0V0
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE TRANSMISSION ON THE LEXUS ES300 WHICH I DROVE FAILED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. HAD IT HAPPENED A TWENTY MINUTES EARLIER WHILE I WAS ON THE BALTIMORE BELTWAY (I-695) I WOULD PROBABLY HAVE BEEN KILLED . IN THE SPIRIT OF FULL DISCLOSURE, THE CAR IS EIGHT YEARS OLD, IS WELL MAINTAINED AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN 113,000 MILES. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-25
- VIN: JT8BF22G4V0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-09
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER NOTICED BLUE SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLUDGE INSIDE OF THE ENGINE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-15
- VIN: JT8BF22GXV0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THEY WANT 1/2 OF 6246.96 TO REPLACE THE SHORT BLOCK. I HAVEN'T DECIDED WHAT I'M GOING TO DO. I PURCHASED THE CAR USED (NOT FROM LEXUS). I HAVE ALL MY MAINTENANCE RECORDS FROM THE DATE I PURCHASED THE CAR, BUT LEXUS SAYS THEY WILL ONLY PAY 1/2 OF THE COST.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-15
- VIN: JT8BF22G4V5
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: PROBLEM HSA NOT BEEN FIXED YET. DEALER IS OFFERING 50% OF THE TOTAL COSTS WHICH PROBABLY INCLUDEDS THEIR PROFIT. OIL GELLING IS THE PROBLEM. I HAVE 4 RECEIPTS FOR FIVE YEARS WORTH OF SERVICE. THE BALANCE WERE DONE AT AN STABLISHMENT THAT PURGED ITS OLDER RECORDS AND ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. I ALSO CHANGED THE OIL NUMEROUS TIMES MYSELF BUT DID NOT KEEP RECEIPTS FOR THE OIL AND FILTER. THEY SAY I CAN NOT PROVE THAT I PROPERLY MAINTAINED THE CAR. TOO MANY INSTANCES OF PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET WHO COULD PROVIDE THE PROOF BUT STILL HAD GELLED OIL FOR ME TO THINK THAT THE ENGINE IS NOT TO BLAME. ESPECIALLY BEING THAT I KNOW WE PROPERLY MAINTAINED THE CAR. ANY HELP?
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-19
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CONSUMER STATED THAT HE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH TRYING TO GET VEHICLE REPAIRED PROPERLY. ENGINE CONTINUED KNOCKING, AND HAD BEEN GIVEN SEVERAL REASONS BY DEALER WHY THIS WAS HAPPENING. CONSUMER SPENT APPROXIMATELY $3000.00 TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE, BUT THE REPAIRS HAD NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY. HAD TO HAVE THE NEW FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM REPLACED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING. ALSO, CONSUMER SPOKE TO THE LEXUS MANUFACTURER BUT DID NOT RECEIVE ANY SUPPORT. HE FELT THAT HE WAS BEING RIPPED OFF. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-28
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: LEXUS ES300 WHEN I WAS STOPPED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE MY CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD WITHOUT ANY GAS PRESSED DOWN, THE CAR PROCEEDED FORWARD KNOCKING INTO MY SIDE OF MY HOUSE CAUSING SOME DAMAGE TO MY HOUSE. LUCKILY, NO ONE WAS INJURED, BUT THERE VERY WELL COULD HAVE BEEN. *NLM
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-25
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: WHILE TRAVEING ABOUT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ONE OF PASSENGER'S TIRES TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. IT WAS A FIRESTONE, BRIDGESTONE TIRE, P20565/R15 . *AK
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-01
- VIN: JT8BF22G8V5
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: ALL FOUR SIDE DOOR WINDOWS LEAK IN HEAVY RAINS AND IN A CAR WASH. SEALS WERE REPLACED BY DEALER ONCE, WHILE SIDE WINDOWS WERE ADJUSTED BY DEALER TWICE; ALL TO NO AVAIL. IN ADDITION, THE WINDOWS LEAK AIR AT SPEEDS ABOVE 65 MPH.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-08-03
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JT8BF22G3V0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. POLICE INVESTIGATOR STATED FIRE STARTED FROM THE ENGINE.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-07
- VIN: JT8BF22GOVO
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN VEHICLE IS IN NEUTRAL KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION. CONSUMER SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION WHEN IN NEUTRAL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-10-22
- VIN: JT8BF22G8V0
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: CAR ACCELERATED TO MORE THAN 80 MPH DESPITE TURNING OFF CRUISE AND USING BRAKES. CORRECTED SPONTANEOUSLY. DEALER MESSED WITH ACCELEATOR CABLES BUT DID NOT COME UP WITH DEFINITIVE CAUSE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-10-02
- VIN: JT8BF22G2V0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE OIL IS JELLING WHICH PREVENTS THE OIL FROM CIRCULATING THROUGH ENGINE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS IS DUE TO A DEFECT WITHIN THE ENGINE. *SLC
SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-12-01
- VIN: FILL IN
- Components: SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT AUTOMATICALLY. AS A RESULT DOOR WAS CLOSED ON SEATBELT, AND DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-10-02
- VIN: JT8BF22G7V0
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: ON OING PROBLEM WITH ERRATIC ODOMETER NOT REGISTERING PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED ,AND INFORMED NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
1997 Lexus Es300 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1997 Lexus Es300.
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Components: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Summary: 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.
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN,MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NOTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. A CONDITION CAN OCCUR WHERE ACCUMULATED MOISTURE CAN TEMPORARILY FREEZE IN THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE IF THE VEHICLE IS USED IN EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATES FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
- Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN THE ELIMINATION OF VACUUM ASSIST TO THE BRAKES THAT CAN INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN BRAKE VACUUM HOSE.
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May 10, 2002 ... Ps: This Lexus ES 300-1997 bought w/14000 ... On the steering wheel problem, he said that it's a rotor problem that is common with this vehicle.
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Nov 24, 2018 ... No check engine light, no dash codes at all. (Although since it has almost 400k miles there's a few problems but nothing crippling, valve covers ...
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Noble Hegmann 2024-11-29
I'm so glad I chose a Lexus for my first car! It has definitely lived up to my expectations. Even after driving over 50,000 miles in less than 2 years, it still rides and drives just as smoothly as the day I bought it. The Certified Pre-Owned warranty was definitely a smart investment. I did have to replace the left heated seat element and the motor mounts, but other than that, I haven't had any mechanical issues. I've kept up with the scheduled maintenance, which has cost me around $1500 for the 50,000 miles I've driven it. Overall, I'm really happy with my Lexus and would definitely recommend it to others!
Laron Hudson 2024-11-20
I've owned this car since October 1999 and it's been trouble-free ever since. The only downside, in my opinion, is that dealer maintenance can be quite expensive, costing around $1000 a year. Since I drive a lot, my yearly upkeep is around $2,000.
Kale Heaney 2024-11-19
I hope this message finds you well! I just wanted to share my experience with my ES300. I purchased it back in 2000 as a 'Certified' Lexus with 45,000 miles on it. Fast forward to today, and I am proud to say that I have just passed 200,000 miles and the car still runs just as well as it did when I first got it! I have been diligent in following the maintenance schedule and have only had a few surprises - never a breakdown. I can confidently say that this has been the best car that I have ever owned. Thank you for taking the time to read my story!
Kian Trantow 2024-11-17
I love this car! It's absolutely gorgeous, and it springs to life whenever you touch the gas. Plus, it has the smoothest ride I've ever experienced - and I've driven Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and more. Best of all, I've never had a single problem with its reliability.
Bradley Wehner 2024-11-03
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to let you know that the car I'm selling has been driven for 8K miles since I bought it at 62K miles. It runs really well and is super comfortable and reliable. Let me know if you have any questions!