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LEXUS ES300 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System

LEXUS ES300 1996 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Report #802808

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 1996.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM . STEERING FAILURE, WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF 40MPH, SLIGHTLY TURNING THE WHEEL TO CHANGE LANES, VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION. *AK CONSUMER WAS BRAKING MODERATELY WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *SLC .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTBF12G2T01. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in NEW YORK, NY. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19960131. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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LEXUS ES300 Suspension Front

LEXUS ES300 1996 Suspension Front Report #806711

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Aug 24, 1996.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHIMMIES, CAN FEEL THROUGH THE STEEERING COLUMN AND ALL OVER, CAUSE UNKNOWN: *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G2T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in ENOLA, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS ES300 Electrical System Battery

LEXUS ES300 1996 Electrical System Battery Report #603125

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY . BATTERY FAILED..0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BH22F1T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in WESTALKE VILLAGE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19951101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:FWD. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS ES300 Air Bags Frontal

LEXUS ES300 1996 Air Bags Frontal Report #517965

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 1997.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG IN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES..Vehicle was involved in a crash. 4 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G8TO. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in REDMOND, WA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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LEXUS ES300 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

LEXUS ES300 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #520388

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 1997.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . ENGINE FIRE..Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G7T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in FORT WORTH, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19951101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS ES300 Seats

LEXUS ES300 1996 Seats Report #527228

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Dec 24, 1997.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SEATS . THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND THE TWO FRONT SEATS FULLY RECLINED DURING THE ACCIDENT..0 person(s) were injured. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS ES300 Air Bags

LEXUS ES300 1996 Air Bags Report #527228

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Dec 24, 1997.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND THE TWO FRONT SEATS FULLY RECLINED DURING THE ACCIDENT..0 person(s) were injured. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS ES300 Air Bags Frontal

LEXUS ES300 1996 Air Bags Frontal Report #845042

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on June 29, 1999.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED OVER DOUBLE LINES AND SPUN AROUND AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND WENT INTO TREES AND THE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE A THIRD TIME. AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in SILVER SPRING, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS ES300 1996 Air Bags Frontal Report #845042

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on June 29, 1999.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED OVER DOUBLE LINES AND SPUN AROUND AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND WENT INTO TREES AND THE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE A THIRD TIME. AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in SILVER SPRING, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS ES300 Visibility Windshield

LEXUS ES300 1996 Visibility Windshield Report #852384

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Sept 23, 1999.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD . THE LAMINATION IN THE WINDSHIELD HAS DETRIORATED CAUSING THE WINDOW TO LOOK DISTORTED WHICH RESULTS IN POOR VISIBILITY. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER & THE PROBLEM WAS CONFIRMED BY THE MECHANIC. *YC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G3T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS ES300 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS ES300 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Report #866272

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on June 02, 2000.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON A SIDE STREET ENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED. COULD NOT DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in CLAIREMONT, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS ES300 Air Bags Frontal

LEXUS ES300 1996 Air Bags Frontal Report #867179

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR COLLISION IN WHICH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, KILLING INFANT IN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) died.Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in DALLAS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS ES300 Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly

LEXUS ES300 1996 Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly Report #868229

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2000.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY . CONSUMER WAS PULLING ON THE STRAP TO RESTRAIN THE BUCKLE BROKE OFF STRAP. DEALER DIDN'T SEEM TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY. CONSUMER FELT THAT IF IN A CRASH IT WOULD BE VERY UNSAFE. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G0T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in PETAL, MS. Vehicle was purchased on 19990101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS ES300 Air Bags Side/window

LEXUS ES300 1996 Air Bags Side/window Report #881225

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN HEAD-ON COLLISION WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH IN WHICH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER'S SIDE OCCUPANT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):NOT AVAILAB. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS ES300 Steering Rack And Pinion

LEXUS ES300 1996 Steering Rack And Pinion Report #883598

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Feb 15, 2001.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING:RACK AND PINION . STEERING SYSTEM FAILED AND WOULD MAKE NOISES. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS SHOT AND VEHICLE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.*AK POWER STEERING PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED AT COST TO CONSUMER. *SLC .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G5T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in BELLVUE, WA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19960601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS ES300 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Pump

LEXUS ES300 1996 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Pump Report #883598

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Feb 15, 2001.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP . STEERING SYSTEM FAILED AND WOULD MAKE NOISES. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS SHOT AND VEHICLE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.*AK POWER STEERING PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED AT COST TO CONSUMER. *SLC .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G5T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in BELLVUE, WA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19960601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS ES300 Steering Rack And Pinion

LEXUS ES300 1996 Steering Rack And Pinion Report #884381

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2001.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING:RACK AND PINION . STEERING SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING. STEERING BECAME VERY LOOSE. HEARD NOISES COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED THAT RACK AND PINION STEERING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK POWER STEERING PUMP ALSO NEEDED REPLACED. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G5T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in BELLEVUE, WA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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LEXUS ES300 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Pump

LEXUS ES300 1996 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Pump Report #884381

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2001.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP . STEERING SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING. STEERING BECAME VERY LOOSE. HEARD NOISES COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED THAT RACK AND PINION STEERING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK POWER STEERING PUMP ALSO NEEDED REPLACED. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G5T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in BELLEVUE, WA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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LEXUS ES300 Visibility Glass, Side/rear

LEXUS ES300 1996 Visibility Glass, Side/rear Report #884770

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR . WHILE DEFOGGING REAR WINDOW GLASS POPPED OUT INSIDE OF VEHICLE INTO LITTLE PIECES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK.Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in ABERDEEN, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS ES300 Electrical System Battery

LEXUS ES300 1996 Electrical System Battery Report #752249

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Aug 21, 2001.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY . DANGEROUS. COULD NOT TURN OFF CAR EXCEPT TO DISCONNECT NEGATIVE TERMINAL ON BATTERY. VERY DANGEROUS. TOOK ALMOST 10 MINUTES TO TURN OFF CAR. REMOVING KEY DID NOTHING. THIS IS A HAZARD TO ALL. COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. LEXUS WAS NOTIFIED. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G8T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in LAGUNA BEACH, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19991101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS ES300 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

LEXUS ES300 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #8004190

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Aug 26, 2001.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON. ENGINE BLEW DUE TO SLUDGE(HARD OIL IN ENGINE). VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN NOVEMBER. THE PROBLEM AROSE AGAIN IN DECEMBER. THERE WAS MAIN BEARING DAMAGE, TOO SEVERE TO REPAIR AND HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR MAIN OIL SEAL. *JG *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G2T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in NEWNAN, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 19991213. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS ES300 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #759352

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2002.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . I JUST RECENTLY PURCHARSED THIS CAR AND I AM ALREADY $1000.00 IN THE HOLE AND LOOKING AT $2000 JUST TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE IT.IT WAS A LEMON FROM THE START AND NOBODY IS WILLING TO COVER ARE ASSIT WITH THE REPAIR JUST TRYING TO SEE WHAT LEGAL OPTIONS I HAVE .I HAVE'NT MADE A PAYMENT ON IT YET ,BUT IT'S UNDRIVEABLE AT THIS POINT. NO SAFETYD EFECT LISTED. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12GXT0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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LEXUS ES300 Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly

LEXUS ES300 1996 Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly Report #763394

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Oct 17, 2001.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY . LEXUS ES300 LEFT ROAD AND FLIPPED ONE TIME. DRIVER'S DOOR CAME OPEN AND BUCKLED SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD DRIVER IN CAR. DRIVER'S HEAD ENDED UP UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE ROOF DOOR JAMMED AND KILLED INSTANTLY.*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 1 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G2T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in ALABASTER, AL. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20980801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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LEXUS ES300 Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch

LEXUS ES300 1996 Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch Report #763394

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Oct 17, 2001.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH . LEXUS ES300 LEFT ROAD AND FLIPPED ONE TIME. DRIVER'S DOOR CAME OPEN AND BUCKLED SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD DRIVER IN CAR. DRIVER'S HEAD ENDED UP UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE ROOF DOOR JAMMED AND KILLED INSTANTLY.*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 1 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G2T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in ALABASTER, AL. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20980801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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LEXUS ES300 Suspension

LEXUS ES300 1996 Suspension Report #763561

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on June 10, 2002.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . TRIED TO VEER SLIGHTLY LEFT. CAR WENT OVER 3 LANES OF EXPRESSWAY.TRIED R THEN L 4 TIMES AND BRAKED, BUT EACH TIME WENT OVER ALL LANES AND IDN'T STOP. WOUND UP 180 DEGREES FACING THE WRONG WAY STALLED. MIRACULOUSLY ALL THE DRIVCERS BEHIND HAD JUST STOPPED. THOUGHT IT WAS MY DRIVING TECHNIQUE. 2 DAYS LATER WHEEL HARD TO TURN. SENT FOR SERVICE AND STEERING PUMP LEAKING, POWER STEERING RACK BROKEN. *AK TRANSMISSISON GASKET FLUID DEFECTIVE,VANE PUMP DEFECTIVE..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G0T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in MERION, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20951201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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LEXUS ES300 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

LEXUS ES300 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #764396

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . EXCESSIVE BLUE SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE TAILPIPE. ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION IS VERY HIGH. ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO OIL GELLING/SLUDGE. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G0T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in JAMAICA, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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LEXUS ES300 Steering Column

LEXUS ES300 1996 Steering Column Report #10000002

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on May 04, 2002.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING:COLUMN . STEERING WHEEL LOCKED . LUCKILY WHILE PARKED. CAR TOWED TO LEXUS OF MARIN. BILL 3000. MILEAGE ON CAR BETWEEN 40-50000.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in SAUSALITO, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 19960610. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS OF MARIN .
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LEXUS ES300 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

LEXUS ES300 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10029186

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 2003.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . ENGINE CHECK LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ON, BLUE EXHAUST IN ENGINE SMOKE, ABNORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION, GELLED OIL OR SLUDGE PRESENT INSIDE VALVE COVER BELOW OIL FILLER CAP. CALLED LEXUS AMERICA, BROUGHT CAR INTO DEALER, THEY TELL ME I MUST PAY $2,071.06 FOR REPAIRS AND PRETEND NOT TO KNOW OF THIS COMMON 3.0L V-6 ENGINE PROBLEM THAT IS EXTENSIVELY DOCUMENTED ON THE INTERNET AND THAT LEXUS HAS ALREADY STARTED REIMBURSING CAR OWNERS STARTING WITH 1997 MODELS.*AK.Mileage was 98000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G2T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19980606. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS OF WESTMINISTER . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 714-343-3813 . DEALER'S CITY: WESTMINISTER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92683 .
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LEXUS ES300 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System

LEXUS ES300 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Report #10029186

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 2003.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . ENGINE CHECK LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ON, BLUE EXHAUST IN ENGINE SMOKE, ABNORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION, GELLED OIL OR SLUDGE PRESENT INSIDE VALVE COVER BELOW OIL FILLER CAP. CALLED LEXUS AMERICA, BROUGHT CAR INTO DEALER, THEY TELL ME I MUST PAY $2,071.06 FOR REPAIRS AND PRETEND NOT TO KNOW OF THIS COMMON 3.0L V-6 ENGINE PROBLEM THAT IS EXTENSIVELY DOCUMENTED ON THE INTERNET AND THAT LEXUS HAS ALREADY STARTED REIMBURSING CAR OWNERS STARTING WITH 1997 MODELS.*AK.Mileage was 98000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G2T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19980606. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS OF WESTMINISTER . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 714-343-3813 . DEALER'S CITY: WESTMINISTER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92683 .
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LEXUS ES300 Electrical System Battery

LEXUS ES300 1996 Electrical System Battery Report #10058210

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Aug 07, 2003.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY . BATTERY EXPLODED.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G5T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in PARK RIDGE, IL. Vehicle was purchased on 20030323. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BREDEMANN LEXUS IN GLENVIEW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 847-729-6000 . DEALER'S CITY: GLENVIEW . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 60025 .
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LEXUS ES300 Fuel System, Other Fuel Injection System

LEXUS ES300 1996 Fuel System, Other Fuel Injection System Report #10058211

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Feb 03, 2004.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SERVICING DEALER REPLACED O2 SENSOR - BANK 2, SENSOR 1, PART NUMBER 89465-33080 - DEALER LISTED AS $183.30 FOR THE PART WHILE WARRANTY COMPANY LISTED AS $128.11 FOR THE SAME PART. WHEN CHECKING WARRANTY COVERAGE, WAS TOLD WARRANTY DID NOT EXIST - PAID $1,860.00 TO BREDEMANN LEXUS IN GLENVIEW FOR THE WARRANTY ON 6/14/03. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G5T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in PARK RIDGE, IL. Vehicle was purchased on 20030322. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BREDEMANN LEXUS IN GLENVIEW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 847-729-6000 . DEALER'S CITY: GLENVIEW . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 60025 .
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LEXUS ES300 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEXUS ES300 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10068987

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Dec 15, 2000.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . ENGINE SEIZED IN DECEMBER 2000. LEXUS SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. SUGGESTED I FIND A THIRD PARTY TO PUT A NEW ENGINE IN THE CAR WHICH I DID..Mileage was 121000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G8T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in WILMINGTON, DE. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS ES300 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10069567

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2003.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . ENGINE OIL SLUDGE WE SPENT A TOTAL OF 2716.00 FOR A USED ENGINE, THE MILEAGE 109,313, I BOUGHT THE ENGINE ON MARCH 10, 2003....AND THE BREAKDOWN OCCURED ABOUT A WEEK PRIOR...Mileage was 109000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12GOT0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in JONESBORO, GA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS ES300 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10069733

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2003.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY, BLUE EXHAUST SMOKE ON STARTUP, EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, GELLED OIL OR SLUDGE PRESENT BENEATH OIL FILLER CAP ON VALVE COVER AFTER GOING TO LEXUS THE BEST THEY WOULD OFFER WAS TO EAT THE PARTS COST, ABOUT $500 BUT I WOULD STILL HAVE TO PAY $1500 FOR A HEAD JOB THAT ANYONE ELSE CHARGES $950 FOR.Mileage was 98143 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G2T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS ES300 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10071126

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2003.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . MY OIL LIGHT CAME ON IN MARCH. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LEXUS DEALER ON 141 IN NORCROSS BECAUSE I KNEW MY 3 YEAR WARRENTY RAN OUT IN MAY. THE LEXUS DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE OIL WAS NOT FLOWING PROPERLY. HE SUGGESTED THE PREVIOUS OWNER DID NOT CHANGE THE OIL AND THE OIL BECAME CAKED TO THE ENGINE. THE OIL WAS THEN BRAKING UP IN PIECES AND CLOGGING THE ENGINE. HE SAID I NEEDED TO GET ANOTHER CAR. I STILL HAD PAYMENTS LEFT (AROUND 6K) AND COULD NOT AFFORD IT. IN OCTOBER, THE ENGINE BROKE. I CALLED LEXUS AND THEY TOLD ME THEY CAN'T TO ANYTHING FOR ME. THEY WANTED 11.5K FOR A NEW ENGINE. I HAD TO PAY $5,037.49 FOR A NEW ENGINE TO BARON'S GARAGE. I CHANGED MY OIL RELIGIOUSLY EVERY 3,000 MILES. PLEASE CALL ME AT 678-642-9913, I WANT MY MONEY REFUNDED.Mileage was 93000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G6T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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LEXUS ES300 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10071144

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2003.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . ENGINE FAILED (SEIZED UP) DUE TO OIL SLUDGE, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE CAR'S OIL HAD BEEN REGULARLY CHANGED. IN FACT, THE CAR'S OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 3-4,000 MILES, NOT EVERY 5,000 AS RECOMMENDED BY LEXUS. CAR WAS ALSO COMPLETELY SERVICED BY LEXUS AT 70,000 MILES AND THEY OBVIOUSLY DIDN'T LOOK AT THE ENGINE VERY WELL . . . THERE MUST HAVE BEEN EVIDENCE OF SLUDGE BY THAT TIME. .Mileage was 86068 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G7T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in ALPHARETTTA, GA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS ES300 Air Bags

LEXUS ES300 1996 Air Bags Report #10042056

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Oct 29, 1999.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . AIRBAG OVER-SENSITIVITY DEFECT.*MR THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE AIR BAG WAS TOO SENSITIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE DRIVERS SIDE BUMPER AND QUARTER PANEL WAS DAMAGED. BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. AN INFANT CAR SEAT , WITH THE CONSUMER CHILD FASTENED INSIDE, WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT FACING REARWARD. THE IMPACT OF THE AIR BAG CAUSED FATAL INJURIES TO THE CHILD. *NM.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 1 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12GXT0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in DALLAS, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS ES300 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

LEXUS ES300 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10137705

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on July 14, 2005.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . 1996 LEXUS ES300; SLUDGE BUILD-UP; EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION; WHITE SMOKE ON START-UP; DEALER SAYS THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REBUILT AT A COST OF ABOUT $7000. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT TOYOTA/LEXUS HAS ACKNOWLEDGED FOR 1997 TO 2001 MODELS WITH THE V-6 ENGINE. WHY WON'T THEY HONOR THE REPAIR TO THE ENGINE FOR A 1996 MODEL? *NM.Mileage was 145000 miles. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in BENSALEM, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030302. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: LAWRENCEVILLE LEXUS . DEALER'S CITY: LAWRENCEVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ.
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LEXUS ES300 Electrical System

LEXUS ES300 1996 Electrical System Report #10150421

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2005.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PANEL IN THE DASH FAILED AND NOTHING IN THE DASH COULD BE SEEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP WERE A DIAGNOSTICS TEST WAS PERFORMED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 3/9/2006 - *NM .Mileage was 172000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G2T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in MOUNT VERNON, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Es300 1996 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Es300 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: VALUMAX . DEALER'S CITY: GAITHERSBURG . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MD.
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LEXUS ES300 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS ES300 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10320277

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Aug 13, 1999.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LEXUS ES300. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE INCREASED ACCELERATION UNEXPECTEDLY. THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A BUILDING. THERE WAS NO INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO AN ACCELERATION ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G3T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in DESOTO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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LEXUS ES300 Engine

LEXUS ES300 1996 Engine Report #10491604

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2011.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE . CAR EXPLODED AND STARTED FIRE IN THE GARAGE AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES. GOT HOME FROM WORK AND STOP AT GROCERY STORE. PARKED CAR IN GARAGE AND BROUGHT IN SOME GROCERIES. ABOUT 10 - 15 MINUTES LATER WENT OUT TO GET PAPER PRODUCTS (TP AND PAPER TOWELS) OUT OF TRUNK. THERE WAS NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY, NO SMOKE, NO FIRE, NO NOISE. WENT IN SIDE PUT AWAY EVERYTHING AND STARTED TO COOK. HEARD LOUD EXPLOSION NOISE. WENT TO THE GARAGE AND OPENED THE DOOR. HOT, HEAVY BLACK SMOKE AND CHEMICAL ODOR CAME POURING INTO THE HOUSE. I COULD SEE FLAMES TO THE LEFT. IT WAS VERY HOT AND THERE WAS SOME LIQUID MIXED IN, AND THE GARAGE WAS PITCH BLACK YET IT WAS A VERY SUNNY DAY WITH THE SUN POINTING AT THE GARAGE. BECAUSE IT WAS SO DARK, IT LOOKED LIKE THE GARAGE DOORS WERE CLOSED, BUT ACTUALLY, ONE SIDE WAS OPEN, BUT I DIDN'T KNOW BECAUSE IT WAS SO BLACK. COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING, AND MY ARM WAS SO HOT TRYING TO OPEN GARAGE DOOR AT WALL SWITCH, BURNED ALL THE HAIR OFF MY ARM. I THEN LEFT HOUSE, 911 WAS ON THE WAY. GARAGE CAUGHT ON FIRE, EVERYTHING IN GARAGE BURNED OR MELTED, INCLUDING MY CAR. INTERIOR HALL, ALL FIXTURES IN HALL AND BATH BURNT OR MELTED, EXTENSIVE SMOKE DAMAGE TO ENTIRE HOME. THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AND ALMOST 10 MONTHS IN A HOTEL. CARS ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO EXPLODE OR START FIRE WHEN THEY ARE OFF, PARKED FOR 20 MINUTES IN YOUR GARAGE. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 158000 miles. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in MCKINNEY, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS ES300 Electrical System

LEXUS ES300 1996 Electrical System Report #10491604

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2011.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . CAR EXPLODED AND STARTED FIRE IN THE GARAGE AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES. GOT HOME FROM WORK AND STOP AT GROCERY STORE. PARKED CAR IN GARAGE AND BROUGHT IN SOME GROCERIES. ABOUT 10 - 15 MINUTES LATER WENT OUT TO GET PAPER PRODUCTS (TP AND PAPER TOWELS) OUT OF TRUNK. THERE WAS NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY, NO SMOKE, NO FIRE, NO NOISE. WENT IN SIDE PUT AWAY EVERYTHING AND STARTED TO COOK. HEARD LOUD EXPLOSION NOISE. WENT TO THE GARAGE AND OPENED THE DOOR. HOT, HEAVY BLACK SMOKE AND CHEMICAL ODOR CAME POURING INTO THE HOUSE. I COULD SEE FLAMES TO THE LEFT. IT WAS VERY HOT AND THERE WAS SOME LIQUID MIXED IN, AND THE GARAGE WAS PITCH BLACK YET IT WAS A VERY SUNNY DAY WITH THE SUN POINTING AT THE GARAGE. BECAUSE IT WAS SO DARK, IT LOOKED LIKE THE GARAGE DOORS WERE CLOSED, BUT ACTUALLY, ONE SIDE WAS OPEN, BUT I DIDN'T KNOW BECAUSE IT WAS SO BLACK. COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING, AND MY ARM WAS SO HOT TRYING TO OPEN GARAGE DOOR AT WALL SWITCH, BURNED ALL THE HAIR OFF MY ARM. I THEN LEFT HOUSE, 911 WAS ON THE WAY. GARAGE CAUGHT ON FIRE, EVERYTHING IN GARAGE BURNED OR MELTED, INCLUDING MY CAR. INTERIOR HALL, ALL FIXTURES IN HALL AND BATH BURNT OR MELTED, EXTENSIVE SMOKE DAMAGE TO ENTIRE HOME. THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AND ALMOST 10 MONTHS IN A HOTEL. CARS ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO EXPLODE OR START FIRE WHEN THEY ARE OFF, PARKED FOR 20 MINUTES IN YOUR GARAGE. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 158000 miles. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in MCKINNEY, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS ES300 Suspension

LEXUS ES300 1996 Suspension Report #10568716

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Feb 03, 2014.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with SUSPENSION . WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SHOPPING AND WENT TO TURN LEFT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND SMOOTHLY AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HAD A LOWER CONTROL ARM PUT IN BECAUSE OF A BAD BUSHING BUT WAS TOLD THE RACK AND PINION IS ALSO BAD. THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING NOW. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 126558 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G9T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in PHOENIX, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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LEXUS ES300 Steering

LEXUS ES300 1996 Steering Report #10568716

LEXUS ES300 1996 car safety problem was reported on Feb 03, 2014.LEXUS ES300 1996, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with STEERING . WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SHOPPING AND WENT TO TURN LEFT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND SMOOTHLY AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HAD A LOWER CONTROL ARM PUT IN BECAUSE OF A BAD BUSHING BUT WAS TOLD THE RACK AND PINION IS ALSO BAD. THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING NOW. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 126558 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BF12G9T0. Lexus Es300 1996 problem was reported in PHOENIX, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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LEXUS ES300 1996