no report yet
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
1995 Lexus ES300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 38 owner complaints about the 1995 Lexus ES300, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 30, 2016. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1995 Lexus ES300 has problems
38 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
6Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine and engine cooling
4Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
3Steering
3Seat belts2 crash/fire/injury
3Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
3Tires1 crash/fire/injury
64 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 3 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 2 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 |
| 4 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1995 Lexus ES300 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
1995 vs. every other ES300 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ES300 median. How we score
'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'05'06'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What ES300 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
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