- Worst Model Year:
- 2002
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Lexus ES300 (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.
The 2002 Lexus ES300 has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2002 ES300 for shifting roughly.
Worst Reported Problems with the ES300
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Latest Owner Complaints About the ES300
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front end and steering wheel shakes when braking -- 2000 ES300:
I bought this car used last week but did not notice that it shakes extremely bad when breaking at high speed. This does not occur at lower speeds. I first noticed it while exiting the freeway. Is this a known problem with this model and should I get rid of it now? Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2000 ES300 owners.
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ac not working properly -- 1998 ES300:
ac light comes on solic then begins to flash, blows warm. Had in to mechanic once worked on it and it worked fine for a couple months, now doing it again, just don't want to drop another $600 on it. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1998 ES300 owners.
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a/c light flashing, no a/c operation -- 2003 ES300:
Noticed that my a/c light was flashing yesterday while my automatic climate control was on, weather is pretty cold so it was mainly using the compressor to clear the windows. Press the a/c button, light went out, press again it comes back on and stayed lit for a few seconds, then began flashing ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2003 ES300 owners.
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sudden unintended acceleration -- 2001 ES300:
I experienced 3 episodes of uncontrolled acceleration within 5 miles. I called Kenny Kent Lexus dealer of Evansville IN and they told me to bring it in. I refused and requested they come and pick it up. They could not assure me the problem would not happen again after they did some adjustments ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2001 ES300 owners.
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front end shakes when i brake -- 2003 ES300:
I bought a certified pre owned Lexus ES300 in November 1996, and 6 months after having the car the steering wheel and front end would shake every time I hit the brakes. I took the car in and they told me that the rotors were warped and they needed to be machined, and that they would cover half ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2003 ES300 owners.