CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Lexus ES has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (6 reports).
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23Owner complaints
9Crashes reported
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2003 Lexus ES recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Lexus ES.
Most common 2003 Lexus ES problems
Problem areas named in the 23 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2003 Lexus ES 300. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 136,406. At the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 235,000.
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I WAS COMING UP MY STREET LIKE I DO EVERY DAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STARTED ACCELERATING AND I WAS STUCK STARING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I HIT A TREE AND GOT SEVERELY INJURED THE CAR IS TOTALED
I WAS DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL DOING SPEED LIMIT 30. THE CAR STARTED TO EXHILARATE RIGHT BEFORE MY TURN ON THE MY STREET. THE BRAKES WOULDN'T WORK BECAUSE THE CAR JUST KEPT GOING FASTER THE STEARING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I COULDN'T STOP AND RAN START INTO A TREE AND SPUN OUT, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES *TT *AS
1) PASSENGER DRIVER SIDE DASH AIR BAG LOOKS AS IF IT IS READY TO BURST. 2) TRANSMISSION OFTEN HAS SLIGHT SLIP WHILE DRIVING. I NOTICE AT CERTAIN GEAR CHANGE WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC VEHICLE.
2003 Lexus ES questions
Does the 2003 Lexus ES have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Lexus ES at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Lexus ES?
Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (6), Power Train (5), Service Brakes (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 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.
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