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LEXUS ES Power Train Automatic Transmission

LEXUS ES 2003 Safety Review #10168102

LEXUS ES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 12, 2006.LEXUS ES 2003, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I HAVE A 2003 LEXUS ES300 WITH 41000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND ACTUALLY HESITATES THEN JERKS. I AM AFRAID THIS WILL LEAD TO A BREAK DOWN AT SOME POINT. THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THERE ARE NO UPDATES AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS TRANSMISSION. *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBF30G335. Lexus Es 2003 problem was reported in MOBILE, AL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20021215. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Es 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS OF MOBILE .
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LEXUS ES Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS ES 2003 Safety Review #10168601

LEXUS ES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 19, 2006.LEXUS ES 2003, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING FROM A SIDE STREET ONTO A MAIN ROAD AND APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE ENGINE REVVED. THEN, WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 3 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND OVER A SMALL EMBANKMENT. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV FOR A SHORT TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER..Mileage was 43000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBF30GX30. Lexus Es 2003 problem was reported in NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Es 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BROADWAY MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 330-339-9819 . DEALER'S CITY: NEW PHILADELPHIA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 44663 .
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LEXUS ES Power Train Automatic Transmission

LEXUS ES 2003 Safety Review #10169607

LEXUS ES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2006.LEXUS ES 2003, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I OWN A LEXUS 2003 ES. THE TRANSMISSION IS PERFORMING UNSAFELY! 1. AT STOP LIGHTS, WHILE HOLDING THE CAR STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE, THE TRANS WANTS TO GO AND THE CAR LUNGES FORWARD. 2. AT LOW SPEEDS (20 -30 MPH) THE CAR DOESN'T KNOW WHAT GEAR TO BE IN. THE TRANS WILL JUMP DOWN CAUSING THE RPMS TO SUDDENLY INCREASE THEN SLAM INTO THE NEXT GEAR LUNGING THE CAR FORWARD. 3. MY BIGGEST CONCERN DRIVING DOWNHILL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE TRANS JUMPS OUT OF OVERDRIVE INTO 4TH GEAR LUNGING THE CAR FORWARD! I AM AFRAID OF WHAT MAY HAPPEN WHEN THE ROAD IS WET! *NM.Mileage was 1 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBF30G130. Lexus Es 2003 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was purchased on 20030401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Es 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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LEXUS ES Air Bags Frontal

LEXUS ES 2003 Safety Review #10173303

LEXUS ES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 16, 2006.LEXUS ES 2003, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . A DISABLED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MINE WAS HOVERING OVER NARROW EXPRESS LANE SHOULDER AND RIGHT LANE. I SLOWED AND PUT MY SIGNAL ON PREPARING TO MERGE INTO THE LEFT LANE, BUT THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME DID NOT REACT SIMILARLY AND CONSEQUENTLY REAR-ENDED ME AT FULL SPEED (+). THE FORCE OF THIS IMPACT PUSHED MY CAR INTO THE DISABLED CAR IN FRONT OF ME. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON EITHER IMPACT, AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO PROTECT ME FROM A SERIOUS SPINAL FRACTURE. *JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBF30G936. Lexus Es 2003 problem was reported in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030516. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Es 2003 drive type:U. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS . DEALER'S CITY: HIGHLAND PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 60035 .
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LEXUS ES Seat Belts Front Anchorage

LEXUS ES 2003 Safety Review #10173303

LEXUS ES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 16, 2006.LEXUS ES 2003, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE . A DISABLED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MINE WAS HOVERING OVER NARROW EXPRESS LANE SHOULDER AND RIGHT LANE. I SLOWED AND PUT MY SIGNAL ON PREPARING TO MERGE INTO THE LEFT LANE, BUT THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME DID NOT REACT SIMILARLY AND CONSEQUENTLY REAR-ENDED ME AT FULL SPEED (+). THE FORCE OF THIS IMPACT PUSHED MY CAR INTO THE DISABLED CAR IN FRONT OF ME. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON EITHER IMPACT, AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO PROTECT ME FROM A SERIOUS SPINAL FRACTURE. *JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBF30G936. Lexus Es 2003 problem was reported in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030516. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Es 2003 drive type:U. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS . DEALER'S CITY: HIGHLAND PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 60035 .
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LEXUS ES Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS ES 2003 Safety Review #10187139

LEXUS ES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 03, 2007.LEXUS ES 2003, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS 300 ES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE STOPPED ONLY AFTER IT JUMPED A CURB. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT HAS THE REPAIR INVOICE AND PICTURES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 50,313.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50313 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBF30G430. Lexus Es 2003 problem was reported in WEST DESMOINE, IA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Es 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BETTS LEXUS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 800-373-1836 . DEALER'S CITY: CLIVE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IA.
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LEXUS ES Steering

LEXUS ES 2003 Safety Review #10203696

LEXUS ES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 13, 2007.LEXUS ES 2003, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STEERING . CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL; TOOK THE CAR TO WILKIE LEXUS DEALERSHIP IN ARDMORE, PA. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE CAR NEEDS NEW STEERING SHAFT. CAR HAS 52000 MILES AND A PART LIKE THIS FAILING THIS EARLY IS NOT EXPLAINED. *JB.Mileage was 52000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBF30G830. Lexus Es 2003 problem was reported in HORSHAM, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 20070404. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Es 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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LEXUS ES Power Train Manual Transmission

LEXUS ES 2003 Safety Review #10206187

LEXUS ES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2007.LEXUS ES 2003, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . THE CAR CHANGES GEAR WHEN BRAKING TO A STOP OR COASTING. WHEN I APPLY THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR MAY HESITATE AND THE SNAP INTO GEAR AND LUNGE FORWARD OR IT MAY QUICKLY GO BETWEEN TWO GEARS UNTIL IT FINALLY JERKS INTO GEAR AND LUNGES FORWARD. I TOOK THIS CERTIFIED CAR TO THE DEALER UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE UPDATED THE COMPUTER PROGRAM BUT IT IS EXACTLY THE SAME AS BEFORE. THE CAR HAS NOW STARTED TO HESITATE WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AS IF WAS CHANGING GEARS BUT DOESN'T NEED TOO. T HE CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY BUT I AM DISCOURAGED BY MY FIRST SERVICE EXPERIENCE. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 32000 miles. Lexus Es 2003 problem was reported in FAYETTEVILLE, NC. Vehicle was purchased on 20070215. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Es 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph. DEALER'S NAME: POHANKA LEXUS . DEALER'S CITY: CHANTILLY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA.
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LEXUS ES Air Bags

LEXUS ES 2003 Safety Review #10206886

LEXUS ES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 13, 2007.LEXUS ES 2003, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS ES300. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN A TWO VEHICLE CRASH. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 20,000. UPDATED 11/14/07..Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBF30G336. Lexus Es 2003 problem was reported in OVERLAND PARK, KS. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030410. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Es 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SUPERIOR LEXUS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 816-508-3032 . DEALER'S CITY: KANSAS CITY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MO. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 64114 .
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LEXUS ES Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS ES 2003 Safety Review #10319149

LEXUS ES 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 16, 2005.LEXUS ES 2003, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 LEXUS ES. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 45 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO THE MEDIAN. THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO THE DRIVER¿S SIDE DOOR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED MAJOR INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000..Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 32000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBF30G730. Lexus Es 2003 problem was reported in TARRYTOWN, NY. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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LEXUS ES Fuel System, Gasoline

LEXUS ES 2003 Safety Review #10441069

LEXUS ES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 22, 2011.LEXUS ES 2003, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . FUEL LINE RUPTURED (PART NUMBER 23801-20150 PIPE SUB ASSEMBLY). FUEL WAS SPLASHING ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND FUMES WERE POURING INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN CAUSING NAUSEA. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A WORK SHOP WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AND WE COULD SEE FUEL SPLASHING WHEN THE ENGINE WAS ON. I CONTACTED THE LEXUS DEALER WHO DOESN'T KEEP THE PART IN STOCK AND WOULDN'T COMMENT ON THE PROBLEM NOR PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE TO DIAGNOSE OR ADVISE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *TR.Mileage was 109000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBF30G636. Lexus Es 2003 problem was reported in MARIETTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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LEXUS ES Unknown Or Other

LEXUS ES 2003 Safety Review #10445754

LEXUS ES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 28, 2012.LEXUS ES 2003, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHEN IT WAS PUT IN REVERSE, CAUSING IT TO HIT A PARKED CAR IN BACK OF IT. THE ACCELERATION WAS INSTANTANEOUS AND VERY FAST. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER DID NOT HAVE TIME TO REACT BEFORE THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO THE PARKED CAR. *TT.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBF30G230. Lexus Es 2003 problem was reported in SILVER SPING, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Es 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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LEXUS ES Engine

LEXUS ES 2003 Safety Review #10460217

LEXUS ES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2010.LEXUS ES 2003, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE . 1. THE VEHICLE HESITATES WITH INITIAL ACCELERATION (SLOW OR QUICK ACCELERATION). 2. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ALSO HESITATES. I SUSPECT THAT OUNCE THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM IS FIXED THAT THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WOULD BE FIXED. 3. I HAVE GONE TO THE LEXUS DEALER TO UPDATE THE COMPUTER WITH A NEW CHIP TO HELP RESOLVE THE PROBLEMS WITH NO SUCCESS. 4. I HAVE DISCOVERED ON THE INTERNET THAT HUNDREDS OF LEXUS OWNERS HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT. IN SOME CASES THE DEALERS HAVE THE AUDACITY TO SUGGEST THATS THE WAY THE CAR WAS DESIGNED! WHY ISN'T LEXUS LISTENING TO ALL THE COMPLAINTS? THANKS *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 125000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBF30G830. Lexus Es 2003 problem was reported in PITTSBURG, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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LEXUS ES Power Train

LEXUS ES 2003 Safety Review #10460217

LEXUS ES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2010.LEXUS ES 2003, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 1. THE VEHICLE HESITATES WITH INITIAL ACCELERATION (SLOW OR QUICK ACCELERATION). 2. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ALSO HESITATES. I SUSPECT THAT OUNCE THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM IS FIXED THAT THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WOULD BE FIXED. 3. I HAVE GONE TO THE LEXUS DEALER TO UPDATE THE COMPUTER WITH A NEW CHIP TO HELP RESOLVE THE PROBLEMS WITH NO SUCCESS. 4. I HAVE DISCOVERED ON THE INTERNET THAT HUNDREDS OF LEXUS OWNERS HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT. IN SOME CASES THE DEALERS HAVE THE AUDACITY TO SUGGEST THATS THE WAY THE CAR WAS DESIGNED! WHY ISN'T LEXUS LISTENING TO ALL THE COMPLAINTS? THANKS *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 125000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBF30G830. Lexus Es 2003 problem was reported in PITTSBURG, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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LEXUS ES Fuel/propulsion System

LEXUS ES 2003 Safety Review #10460217

LEXUS ES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2010.LEXUS ES 2003, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 1. THE VEHICLE HESITATES WITH INITIAL ACCELERATION (SLOW OR QUICK ACCELERATION). 2. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ALSO HESITATES. I SUSPECT THAT OUNCE THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM IS FIXED THAT THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WOULD BE FIXED. 3. I HAVE GONE TO THE LEXUS DEALER TO UPDATE THE COMPUTER WITH A NEW CHIP TO HELP RESOLVE THE PROBLEMS WITH NO SUCCESS. 4. I HAVE DISCOVERED ON THE INTERNET THAT HUNDREDS OF LEXUS OWNERS HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT. IN SOME CASES THE DEALERS HAVE THE AUDACITY TO SUGGEST THATS THE WAY THE CAR WAS DESIGNED! WHY ISN'T LEXUS LISTENING TO ALL THE COMPLAINTS? THANKS *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 125000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBF30G830. Lexus Es 2003 problem was reported in PITTSBURG, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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LEXUS ES Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS ES 2003 Safety Review #10474057

LEXUS ES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2012.LEXUS ES 2003, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . BACKING UP INTO MY DRIVEWAY MAKING TURN TO STRAIGHTEN CAR OUT AND ALL OF SUDDEN THE CAR JUST SPEED UP IN REVERSE. CAUSING CRASH INTO SIDE OF MY HOUSE. AFTER THAT I TRIED TO BACK CAR INTO DRIVEWAY BUT DUE TO DAMAGE WAS UNABLE TO. I PULLED CAR OVER TO STREET PARKING. WHEN I PULLED CAR ONTO STREET THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS. RIGHT AFTER INCIDENT I CHECKED TO SEE IF GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK I DONT BELIEVE IT WAS. I WAS STARTLED AND IN SHOCK. REPORTED INCIDENT TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 126000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBF30G930. Lexus Es 2003 problem was reported in NEWARK, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 1 mph.
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LEXUS ES Latches/locks/linkages

LEXUS ES 2003 Safety Review #10500698

LEXUS ES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 27, 2013.LEXUS ES 2003, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK. CAN'T OPEN DRIVERS DOOR. HAD TO CLIMB OVER TO PASSENGER SIDE TO GET OUT. NO MANUAL OVER RIDE TO OPEN DOOR. I'M 82 YEARS OLD AND COULD NOT FINE A WAY TO OPEN MY DOOR WITH THE DOOR SWITCH OR THE REMOTE CONTROL. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY CONCERN . *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Lexus Es 2003 problem was reported in PALM DESERT, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS ES Electrical System

LEXUS ES 2003 Safety Review #10500698

LEXUS ES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 27, 2013.LEXUS ES 2003, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK. CAN'T OPEN DRIVERS DOOR. HAD TO CLIMB OVER TO PASSENGER SIDE TO GET OUT. NO MANUAL OVER RIDE TO OPEN DOOR. I'M 82 YEARS OLD AND COULD NOT FINE A WAY TO OPEN MY DOOR WITH THE DOOR SWITCH OR THE REMOTE CONTROL. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY CONCERN . *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Lexus Es 2003 problem was reported in PALM DESERT, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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Lexus Es 2003 systems


Air Bags 1 Review(s)

Air Bags Frontal 1 Review(s)

Electrical System 1 Review(s)

Engine 1 Review(s)

Fuel System, Gasoline 1 Review(s)

Fuel/propulsion System 1 Review(s)

Latches/locks/linkages 1 Review(s)

Power Train 1 Review(s)

Power Train Automatic Transmission 2 Review(s)

Power Train Manual Transmission 1 Review(s)

Seat Belts Front Anchorage 1 Review(s)

Steering 1 Review(s)

Unknown Or Other 1 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control 4 Review(s)

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Lexus Es 2003 Reviews


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