1995 Lexus ES300
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1995 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
38 complaints6 involved a crash2 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
TL* the contact owned a 1995 lexus es300. While driving 15 mph, the contact's vehicle collided with another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The passenger sustained fractured bones that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000.
- Vehicle speed control
Accelerated around a vehicle that had pulled out in front of me. my vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. cruise control engaged itself. I pumped breaks. tried to deactivate cruise control unsuccessfully. while heavily pumping breaks, vehicle returned to normal and cruise control light went out.
- Electrical system
Two gauges have stopped illuminating. a third IS about to go. I am unable to see the speed at night which limits use of the vehicle the car IS 18 years old with 118,000 miles and rides beautifully but it seems that IS too soon for a luxury car to lose use of such vital functions. from…
Two gauges have stopped illuminating. a third IS about to go. I am unable to see the speed at night which limits use of the vehicle the car IS 18 years old with 118,000 miles and rides beautifully but it seems that IS too soon for a luxury car to lose use of such vital functions. from researching this issue,it appears to be a known problem with the year and model. I have also learned that later model clusters can be repaired but the 1995's have to be replaced exclusively by lexus at an exorbitant cost. *tr
- Vehicle speed control
TL* lexus sudden acceleration comments: my 1995 lexus es300 had sudden acceleration problem on november 1, 2010. After the problem was solved by changing a part the engine seemed to be ok, however, on february 28, 2011, when the engine was started normally with transmission in park, the engine…
TL* lexus sudden acceleration comments: my 1995 lexus es300 had sudden acceleration problem on november 1, 2010. After the problem was solved by changing a part the engine seemed to be ok, however, on february 28, 2011, when the engine was started normally with transmission in park, the engine roared suddenly for a second and then returned to normal idle. The failure mileage was 167,825. the contact wants to use the complaint that was sent via email. updated 06/24/11 *bf updated 3/01/2012 *ln *tr
- Vehicle speed control
In april 2008, driver was driving home in a 95 lexus es300 and was about to enter the garage. as she pulled up towards the garage while waiting for the garage to open the car suddenly accelerated and crashed through the garage door. it continued racing forward and hit the other vehicle that was…
In april 2008, driver was driving home in a 95 lexus es300 and was about to enter the garage. as she pulled up towards the garage while waiting for the garage to open the car suddenly accelerated and crashed through the garage door. it continued racing forward and hit the other vehicle that was parked in the garage. driver tried to brake but that seemed to have no effect and the engine was running at a higher than normal rpm. driver then tried to get the gear from drive into park, unfortunately, it engaged in reverse and the car spun out of control backwards and into the street. as it reversing out of control after hitting the first parked vehicle it severely damaged a main column of the house on its way out and hit another car that was parked in the street. after which it came to a stop. this incident was reported this to the auto insurance company (geico) and homeowners insurance company (residential mutual). geico ruled that both of the vehicles we owned at the time the lexus es300 and the parked van in the garage that was hit were a total loss. in addition, the neighbor's car was also badly damaged but the exact disposition of that vehicle IS not known. the police was called but they did not create a report because the way this incident took place it was not considered a police matter. *Tr
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Instrument cluster needles burned out. *Tr
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 lexus es300. the contact stated that none of the instrument panel gauges illuminate. as a result, the contact does not know when the vehicle needs fuel, what speed he IS traveling, or if there IS any failure with the vehicle. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 lexus es300. the contact stated that none of the instrument panel gauges illuminate. as a result, the contact does not know when the vehicle needs fuel, what speed he IS traveling, or if there IS any failure with the vehicle. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the entire instrument panel needed to be removed and sent to the factory. the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. he believes that the manufacturer should pay for the repairs because all of the gauges should not be failing. the failure mileage was approximately 93,000 and current mileage was approximately 150,000. updated 10-29-08 *bf u[dated 10/30/08. *Jb
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Currently have 1995 lexus es300. the instrument display has stopped illuminating which makes it difficult to see during the daylight hours, and impossible to see at night. being a physician I see many patients who have been in accidents with fully functional cars. seeing your speed at night IS…
Currently have 1995 lexus es300. the instrument display has stopped illuminating which makes it difficult to see during the daylight hours, and impossible to see at night. being a physician I see many patients who have been in accidents with fully functional cars. seeing your speed at night IS imperative, and I believe it the responsibility of lexus to submit a recall to have the thousands of units repair before countless accidents, injuries, and deaths occur. *tr
- Air bags › Frontal
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 lexus es300. while driving 60 mph, the air bags deployed without warning. as of november 7, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the current and failure mileages were 200,000. updated 12/12/2007 *bf updated 12/12/07
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
I have 95 lexus es300. The electro speedometer pointer(needle) has faded and I can not see my seed any more. I checked web site and I found so many people have same problem, but there are no answers. It seems toyota IS ignoring this problem while creating very unsafe cars. *jb
- Vehicle speed control
Dt*: the contact stated the speedometer gauge stopped working without prior warning. the speedometer does not measure the vehicle's speed. also, the gauge panel surrounding the speedometer does not illuminate. although the vehicle was seen by the dealer, no repairs were made.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Engine and engine cooling · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections · Vehicle speed control
The consumer experienced surging when driving. the consumer had the transmission replaced. the car accelerated on its own. nothing would stop the vehicle until the consumer turned the key to the off position. *ak there was carbon build up around the throttle, the rear main seal was worn out…
The consumer experienced surging when driving. the consumer had the transmission replaced. the car accelerated on its own. nothing would stop the vehicle until the consumer turned the key to the off position. *ak there was carbon build up around the throttle, the rear main seal was worn out, the front brakes were worn, the steering hose was cracked, the temperature would stay the same regardless of the temperature setting, and the transaxle assembly oil pump did not show the pressure. *sc *jb
- Engine and engine cooling
Oil pressure light came on and would not go off. Consumer called dealer and explained the problem. Was told that oil pressure was low. when consumer attempted to start vehicle and drive it to the mechanic it made a funny noise. consumer immediately turned the vehicle off, and had vehicle…
Oil pressure light came on and would not go off. Consumer called dealer and explained the problem. Was told that oil pressure was low. when consumer attempted to start vehicle and drive it to the mechanic it made a funny noise. consumer immediately turned the vehicle off, and had vehicle towed to the mechanic. after examining the vehicle mechanic determined that problem was the oil pressure and its had affect on the engine. vehicle needed an engine overhaul. consumer had vehicle towed to a lexus dealer/mechanic. they told consumer the same thing that it was the oil pressure, and that it would cost consumer $10,000-15,000.00 to have it repaired. *Ak low oil pressure caused the damage to the engine. consumer believed that there could have been a defect with the timing of the oil pressure light. *la
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Low oil pressure - engine damage. *la
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer received a letter concerning oil gelling problems in regard to her 1998 es300, however this IS the exact problem that occurred with her 1995 es300, while driving 75 mph, engine cut off and consumer had to coast into a gore between the interstate and an interstate entrance ramp. *slc
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While driving on highway vehicle began smoking from underneath the hood. consumer pulled over and vehicle caught on fire.*ak
- Equipment
Vehicle did not come equipped with an anchor bracket, consumer requested to the dealer that it be added, however was informed it could not be, consumer later found in the owners manual that it in fact could be added and installed the bracket himself. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing · Tires
While driving at approximately 15mph on slightly wet road, consumer applied brakes lightly causing vehicle to spin and jump the curb, vehicle was totaled, when the vehicle was inspected, the rotors were broken into pieces, and they were regrounded twice before the indcident. *ak. consumer stated…
While driving at approximately 15mph on slightly wet road, consumer applied brakes lightly causing vehicle to spin and jump the curb, vehicle was totaled, when the vehicle was inspected, the rotors were broken into pieces, and they were regrounded twice before the indcident. *ak. consumer stated that the tires were being replaced frequently, and also experiencing brake problems frequently, and the bushings were also replaced.*slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Front brake pads and rotors are wearing excessively. Consumer had contacted dealer for replacement of brakes pads and rotors four times. please provide any further details.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When driving and upon depressing brake pedal to make a graudal stop pedal goes to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. please provide any further details.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
The dealership does not know how the fire began or why there was a fire after I had to pay for the teardown. they were not interested in the fact that I could have burned up while riding in the moving vehicle along with my sister. there was no warning whatsoever. no lights were shown on the…
The dealership does not know how the fire began or why there was a fire after I had to pay for the teardown. they were not interested in the fact that I could have burned up while riding in the moving vehicle along with my sister. there was no warning whatsoever. no lights were shown on the dashboard, no knocking sound before the rod blew, no overheating indicatgor showed, plenty of oil in the engine. the car was very well serviced and only by a lexus certified technician. the report showed that in 6/99 an oil leak was checked by two dealerships in dallas. they found nothing, yet, a year later, there was smudge in the engine causing the exhaust to get too hot and start the fire. the denton fire department examined the car and saw no oil splattered or clogged in the engine and neither did I or my sister (elmerine burton). in fact, the top of the engine was very clean. only the bottom was burned and a hole was in the engine. the grass caught fire from the oil leakage, fire trailed underneath the entire car burning like the stem from dynamite. I just knew the car was to blow from the gas tank , for the entire car was on fire underneath. traffic was a steady stream from the time we left tulsa on north and south bound lanes with both lanes packed. it was as if holiday traffic was traveling. it was 6PM when the engine blue and the rush hour was also on the highway. the safety of many vehicles along with passengers were at stake if the car would have exoloded for we did not move over very far into the center grassy median. lexus headquarters says this has never happened to "any" of their autos before. pay the dealership to investigate the cause of the fire while driving on highway I-35 south to dallas , entering denton, 45 mi. From dallas, traveling from tulsa, ok.*ak
- Tires
I am told that these tires are not currently on the recall list. I am not comfortable with any information firestone has released. They have been deceptive in their product notification disclosures. I want these tires off of my car before I too suffer a fatal accident.*ak( dot number: tire size: P205 65r15 )
- Unknown or other
No summary
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Plastic clip in door lock assembly broke 3 times. . can not open door this was repaired 2X right front door, 1X left front door. I transport older inlaws and can not open door to let them out. fisrt time shorted out electrical solenoid also. poor choice of materials for clip
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
When brakes are applied near 55 mph, the vehicle slows and stops but expriences brake fading due to possible worn pads and brake hose. Yh
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.
- 10051860Lexus: some vehicles come with the supplemental restraint systems (srs) and to help reduce injuries in a collision, seat belt pre-tensioners devices, that may or may not perform as expected. Models years listed 1990-2013.
- 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.
- 601429Charcoal canister assembly supply parts have been changed to simplify parts production and permit interchangeability with current model vehicles.
- 52030A541e valve body gasket no 2.
- 52028Publication correction information.
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