NHTSA lists 29 complaints for the 2001 Lexus ES300, 11 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 4 complaints mention an injury, with 6 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as LEXUS ES300.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 27.6% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | 20.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 17.2% |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 10.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 6.9% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 6.9% |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | 3.4% |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | 3.4% |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | 3.4% |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 3.4% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | FRONTAL | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | FRONT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| TIRES | SIDEWALL | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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| System | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 20 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 |
| STRUCTURE | 6 |
| VISIBILITY | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
Date: 2024-04-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surfa
Date: 2024-04-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Lexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure in this bulletin to remove the RapgardTM protective film withi
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.
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surfa
Date: 2024-04-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Lexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure in this bulletin to remove the RapgardTM protective film withi
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: 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
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| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ES300 | 29 |
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