NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5 miles

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2003 Lexus ES 300 engine problems

engine problem

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2003 Lexus ES 300 Owner Comments

problem #2

May 132003

ES 300 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10 miles

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There is a pronounced hesitation when the accelerator is floored. This lack of responsiveness leaves the vehicle and the driver exposed to accident and injury. Lexus had offered "repair" for this, but it does not work on all types of models. They now state that the auto is working as designed.

- Miami Shores, FL, USA

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problem #1

Oct 282002

ES 300

  • miles
While driving at highway speed the vehicle jerks and drags, contacted the dealer they said that Lexus was doing some sort of computer program update that relates to her vehicle. Please add any additional information.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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