Lexus ES owners have reported 19 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering noise (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Noise problems |
The front control arms, their bushings and ball joints are failing. My car only has 125k miles on it, but it drifts and bounces around as if there is no struts at all. It is very scary to drive, it feels like something terrible is about to happen like a wheel snapping off and causing accident. Read details...
Clicking noise when turning steering wheel; took the car to wilkie Lexus dealership in ardmore, PA. They told me that the car needs new steering shaft. Car has 52000 miles and a part like this failing this early is not explained. Read details...