1997 Lexus ES Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Lexus ES recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Lexus ES.

Most common 1997 Lexus ES problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seats	1
Power Train	1

What owners report

2012-09-02, Power Train
REAR NOISE WHILE DRIVING MANY OTHER DRIVERS HAVE THE SAME QUESTION. WHEN THE CAR GOES OVER POT HOLES I MAKES A SOUND SIMILAR TO GOLF / BOWING BOWLN HITTING EACH OTHER. *TR

2007-06-04, Seats
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 LEXUS ES 300. HE STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY ON DECEMBER 28, 2001. APPROXIMATELY FIVE YEARS LATER HE NOTICED THAT THE SEAT HEATER GOT EXTREMELY HOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MINOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE HOWEVER; HE FELT THIS ISSUE WAS MORE SEVERE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE VIN APPEARS TO BE INVALID. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR

1997 Lexus ES questions

Does the 1997 Lexus ES have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Lexus ES at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Lexus ES?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Lexus ES has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.