10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
90,000 miles

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1997 Lexus ES 300 steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Lexus ES 300 Owner Comments

problem #2

Apr 302017

ES 300

  • 180,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #1

Apr 282000

ES 300

  • miles
Vehicle steered to the left when hit by an object. When the driver tried to steer vehicle straight it went out of control, resulting in a collision and minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Costa Messa, CA, USA

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