KnownCarProblems2001 Lexus ES300 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Lexus ES300, most often about the speed control (28% of complaints). It is 4th of 7 ES300 model years by number of complaints.
Complaints29
Recalls0
Crashes reported11
Fires reported1
Injuries reported6
Most common 2001 Lexus ES300 problems
Speed control
8 complaints · 28%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
On 2 recent occasions (nov 13, 2006 and may 5, 2007) my wife was pulling into a parking space and shifting the car into park when the car accelerated rapidly and slammed into a wall. Both incidents were almost identical. Extensive damage was done to the front sheet metal (about $9,000 on each incident). It's possible…
The contact owns a 2001 Lexus es 300. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH she applied the brakes, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact applied both feet to the brake pedal and the vehicle still would not slow down. The vehicle crashed into a jersey wall causing damage to the rear driver side of…
Brakes
6 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
On january , my wife was driving our two children to an appointment at approximately 0845 hrs. While driving at normal speeds on a two lane road, she stated that the brake light illuminated, and then, the brakes locked up and steering control was not possible. The car did a 540 (a complete 360 and a 180) and ended up…
2001 Lexus es 300 brake problems causing so far 4 accidents- failure to stop. Spongy-like brakes. Dealer serviced and made aware. These have been collisions while trying to stop and other vehicles have been rear ended. The latest accident on october 1o, 2003 hit a group of public supermarket shopping carts damaging…
Transmission
5 complaints · 17%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2001 Lexus ES300. While driving 8 MPH, the contact noticed a bump vibration coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact also noticed that the vehicle would unexpectedly shift into reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that metal fillings were found inside…
Air bags
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: frontal.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Lexus ES300. While driving 55 MPH, the contact's daughter was involved in a three vehicle crash. The first vehicle slammed on its brakes and caused the second vehicle to strike the bumper of the first vehicle. The contact's daughter then crashed into the rear of the second vehicle. The air bags…
Was in an accident and the air bag did not deploy. Therefore I was thrown into the steering wheel and sustained an injury to my head and eye. I was traveling 45 MPH before breaking and contact.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Lexus ES300 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.
Questions about the 2001 Lexus ES300
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lexus ES300?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (8 complaints); brakes (6 complaints); transmission (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Lexus ES300 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Lexus ES300. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Lexus ES300?
- It is 4th of 7 ES300 model years by number of complaints, with 29 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.