KnownCarProblems2005 Lexus ES Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Lexus ES, most often about the transmission (41% of complaints, typically around 0 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about ES model year since 2000.
Most common 2005 Lexus ES problems
Transmission
24 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 0 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
2005 Lexus es330 was purchased in december 2004. Sometime before taking it in for the 5000 mile service I noticed that the car would lurch when accelerated from a speed around 10 miles per hour. This is very disconcerting in stop and go traffic because the sudden, unexpected acceleration could cause an accident. I…
Dt: the contact owns a 2005 Lexus es330. The contact stated that upon acceleration after slowing down the vehicle will surge forward. The dealership replaced a transmission chip that was recognized in a technical service bulletin. The problem diminished for a while, but the correction did not remedy the problem. The…
Speed control
15 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 13,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Sudden, unintended acceleration due to significant throttle lag. Pedal is almost to the floor before car moves, and then does so as if you had deliberately pushed it that far. Also, upon acceleration, car stalls for one to two seconds before engaging. This has caused several near collisions, one with a dump truck.…
Depressing the accelerator pedal causes the vehicle to hesitate for one-half to one full second and then lurch forward, suddenly. This is a safety risk when changing lanes or accelerating to avoid a collision. The dealer's mechanic indicated (twice) that they have had problems with this model's "electronic…
Air bags
10 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 13,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Wed may 23, 2007 went to jm Lexus to check on the lights on the dashboard which say air bag on and air bag off. Saw joshua lentz who said they recalibrated the system. He told me that as long as front passenger weighs above 70 lbs the air bag system should operate. I asked if the air bag would activate in event of…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Lexus es330. The contact's wife blacked out while driving and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and his wife was injured. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. An investigation was performed by Lexus and he received a letter stating that they do not…
Steering
5 complaints · 9%I received a safty recall notice from Lexus indicating my engine crankshft pulley may loose and cause loss of power steering. I called Lexus and they said I had to take the vehicle to a Lexus dealer. Since there isn't a Lexus dealer in my hometown they informed me that the closest dealers were at least 150 miles from…
Lights
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: headlights, brake lights.
I own a 2005 Lexus rx 330 with approximately 27,000 miles on it.--my right rear break light does not work consistently. Lindsay Lexus, alexandria, va, was told of the problem, checked it out and said there was nothing wrong with it. Subsequently, I have been pulled over by a police officer at night, as well as being…
While driving in heavy traffic and traveling at a low speed, the car lurched forward and hit the car that was 6 feet in front of me. The sound of the engine was that of a spontaneous acceleration just like the incident we had on april 30, 2013. There was little or no damage to the car in front of me but the Lexus…
Suspension
4 complaints · 7%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Lexus ES recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Vehicle speed control
Summary
In a letter dated july 8, 2005, and after experiencing two incidents (and one crash) where he alleges his model year (my) 2002 camry accelerated without driver input, mr. Jordan ziprin petitioned the national highway traffic safety administration?s (NHTSA) office of defects investigation (odi) to commence a proceeding to determine the existence of a defect within the etc system in my 2002 to 2005 toyota and lexus vehicles, or to reopen a prior investigation preliminary evaluation (pe) 04-021.in a letter dated august 18, 2005, mr. Ziprin amended his petition to include allegations of interrelated brake and acceleration problems that allegedly result in inappropriate and uncontrollable vehicle
Questions about the 2005 Lexus ES
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lexus ES?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (24 complaints, typically around 0 miles); speed control (15 complaints, typically around 13,000 miles); air bags (10 complaints, typically around 13,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Lexus ES have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Lexus ES. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Lexus ES?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about ES model year since 2000, with 58 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.