1994 Lexus ES300
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1994 Lexus ES300. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut.
Owner complaints
39 complaints6 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
2004 lexus es330-car hesitates when attempting to accelerate. very unsafe when trying to merge into highway traffic. almost had serious accident because of this problem. computer chip for transmission has been replaced that was supposed to fix problem. used premium gas as suggested by mechanic- nothing helped. *Tr
- Electrical system
1994 lexus es300 instrument panel (speedometer,tachometer,fuel,and temp),needles have gone out and impossible to read gauges at night or in low light conditions. *Tr
- Vehicle speed control
Bought lexus es300 in 1994. kept for car for 5 years. even brand new it would occasionally lunge forward when my foot was on the brake. reported the problem to dealership over and over; wrote letters; kept complaining about this sporadic lunging forward of the car but I was not even taken…
Bought lexus es300 in 1994. kept for car for 5 years. even brand new it would occasionally lunge forward when my foot was on the brake. reported the problem to dealership over and over; wrote letters; kept complaining about this sporadic lunging forward of the car but I was not even taken seriously. at a stop light I would have to stay 10+ feet behind the car in front just in case my lexus lunged forward even with my foot on the brake. I finally got rid of this car since I felt it was a not safe and the dealership nor the company took me serious about this racing of the engine and the lunging forward. *Tr
- Electrical system
1994 lexus es300. Electroluminescent gauges for speedometer and tachometer fail to illuminate. This makes it very difficult or impossible (especially with glare or at night) to determine rpm's or speed. A search on the web will show this IS a common problem among 1992 - 1996 es300's. It IS a safety hazard and IS something that should be reviewed. *tr
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's seatbelt assembly repeatedly unlatches arbitrarily posing serious safety concern. has occurred while vehicle IS stationary and in motion. flow lexus of kernersville, nc, refuses to make complimentary repair.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Front seat belt may not latch properly and can un-latch itself. has occurred occasionally without warning since the original incident date. *jb
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Passenger's side seat belt will extend outward, but will not retract back in place. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic replaced the seat belt mechanism. *Ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Consumer states that the battery IS leaking acid through positive post. Consumer states that the vehicle would shut off without warning. Dealer notified.*ak
- Vehicle speed control
While backing up the vehicle suddenly accelerated into a chain fence then the gear changed and the vehicle accelerated forward into a wall. *nlm *scc
- Electrical system
While car was running battery exploded.*ak consumer had driven the vehicle and parked in a parking lot. the vehicle sat for about 30 minutes before consumer attempted to start the vehicle again. consumer inserted the key and hwen turning the ignition the battery exploded creating fumes and smoke.…
While car was running battery exploded.*ak consumer had driven the vehicle and parked in a parking lot. the vehicle sat for about 30 minutes before consumer attempted to start the vehicle again. consumer inserted the key and hwen turning the ignition the battery exploded creating fumes and smoke. all the electrical power was gone. the dealer made the necessary repairs. a few days later the electrical system warning light illuminated. *jg
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seatbelt will not retract, causing it to fail in the event of a vehicle crash. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak consumer states the entire seat belt assembly had to be replaced. *Jb
- Suspension › Rear
The 4 inch piece that connects the rr arm assembly stripped, causing the wheel to buckle inward - the piece had to be welded together just to pull to car into the garage.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Vehicle speed control
While pulling into a parking space traveling less than 5 mph, engine accelerated unexpectedly, and crashed into a concrete wall at an unknown speed. both frontal air bags deployed, and consumer sustained no injuries. insurance company categorized vehicle as a total loss, and no determination has been made as to cause of problem. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar · Suspension › Rear · Tires
Had a side blowout ( ripped 180 degrees on the side where the sidewall IS), or the wheel axle had collapsed. also the nut to steering wheel (due to recall) locked tighter at about 1000 prior to accident.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Dealership sent consumer recall 99v307000 notice. vibration was felt inside of vehicle. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Excessive smoking and engine runnig roughly. *Ak
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
While driving at approx 25-30 mph left rear window shattered for unknown reason. Dealer notified, and was unwilling to assist with this matter. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
The plastic lens covers are so opague as to make seeing at night difficult and no other japaneses car has that problem, at leat the honda. Dangerous to drive and now it IS barely able to relfect light, dealer wants $1000 pllus labor to rreplace whle units!!
- Suspension › Front
Front axle broke, car flipped over
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The driver's side seatbelt would arbitrarily unbuckle. it would happen while the car was stationery or moving. it did not seem to be prompted by a sudden stop or a bump. after it would unsnap, I would rebuckle and try to pull the buckle undone, but I could not pull it open. *Ak
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Rear passenger's window blew out in the middle of the night. Vehicle parked in garage. Was no warning. Nothing had hit it window. Taking vehicle to dealership. *ak
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
The nut fastning a side rod to a knuckle arm came off when driving on a freeway. the nut IS suppose to be securely placed with a cotter pin. it could be possible that the pin was not installed at all.
- Unknown or other
Request you provide any information you have available as to whether this vehicle has ever been crashed/wrecked.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Passenger-side seat belt unlatched under hard braking.
- Structure › Body › Door
A connection between the external door handle and the door latch fails and the door won't open from the outside. three of the doors on this car have failed. two happened under warranty. The last happened after the warranty expired at a cost of $90. why IS the manufacturer not responsible (financially) for replacing all of these defective parts, that are breaking, at each point of use? *Ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10214355Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
- 10207945POL: 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 on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
- 10205352Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10205346Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
- 10205319Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
- 10176283Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10174889TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174888TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003 93, and PG002-90. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1990 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10133926In the recent Bi-annual Floor Mat reminder letter distributed November, 2012, Lexus indicated that we were developing support materials that will help remind dealership customers and associates of the importance of proper floor mat usage.
- 10133923Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not per
- 10133849A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
- 10132108This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
- 10132083Adhesive & sealant cross reference Information
- 10132006This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
- 10132004The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10131964Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pre-tensioner devices did not perform as expected (including an unintended deployment event), please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
- 10131653TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17.
- 10111398LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10111205LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10109447TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
- 10109445TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.
- 10109444TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.
- 10000251Suspension ball joint inspection method.
- 6088674Service campaign to tighten the steering wheel set nut to the proper torque setting.
- 619796Subject regarding steering wheelnut service specification.
- 619119Subject regarding new seat belt tongue plate stopper service parts.
- 619113Subject regarding retro-fit internal trunk release kits.
- 614070This bulletin states that the steering wheel installation nut torque specification has been changed.
- 602274New front brake pads are available to reduce front brake groan noise, grinding noise, squeak or vibration.
- 52030A541e valve body gasket no 2.
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