Lexus ES owners have reported 53 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 (18 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
When im driving the car shuts off. Or your driving car loses power and then dose a hard jerk and then starts driving again. Read details...
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...
I own a Lexus 2003 Es. The transmission is performing unsafely! 1. At stop lights, while holding the car stopped with the brake, the trans wants to go and the car lunges forward. 2. At low speeds (20 -30 mph) the car doesn't know what gear to be in. Read details...
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. Read details...