Power Train Problems of Lexus ES

Lexus ES owners have reported 56 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (28 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (21 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Lexus ES

The Automatic Transmission problem

Car was purchased new in 2004. Problem started occurring shortly thereafter. Car has bad hesitation when accelerating creating a very serious safety situation. Car has been back to the dealer twice. Dealer, kenny kent Lexus in evansville, in will not or cannot correct the problem.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2023 Lexus Es 300h. The contact stated that while sitting idle with the engine powered off in a local parking lot, the vehicle suddenly began to roll back independently into the nearby underground garage and crashed into the rear end of another parked vehicle's front   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

The car changes gear when braking to a stop or coasting. When I apply the accelerator the car may hesitate and the snap into gear and lunge forward or it may quickly go between two gears until it finally jerks into gear and lunges forward.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Throttle does not respond to commands for more rpm and speed.   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

Purchased this car on [xxx] from alpina motors on eastern blvd in maryland. In February took the car to ron's auto repair, and he said that the brakes were metal on metal, so he replaced the brakes and rotors for $510.   Read details...




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