NHTSA lists 23 complaints for the 2003 Lexus ES, 9 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 5 complaints mention an injury, with 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as LEXUS ES.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 26.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 21.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 17.4% |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 13.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 13.0% |
| ENGINE | 3 | 13.0% |
| STEERING | 3 | 13.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 13.0% |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 8.7% |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | 4.3% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | FRONTAL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | INSTRUMENT PANEL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | FRONT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
0 recalls.
0 investigations; 0 open.
24 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 10 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| STRUCTURE | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| VISIBILITY | 2 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
Date: 2024-04-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Date: 2024-04-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Date: 2024-04-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Date: 2024-04-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Date: 2022-04-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
Date: 2022-01-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, TIRES, 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 customer that requests it. Customers can find this information o
Date: 2020-08-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
Date: 2020-08-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
Date: 2020-06-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: WHEELS.
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before
Date: 2020-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ES | 23 |
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