Suspension Problems of Lexus ES

Lexus ES owners have reported 14 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension lower control arm (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Lexus ES

Problem Category Number of Problems
Suspension problems
13
Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problems
1

Recently reported Suspension problems of Lexus ES

The Suspension problem

The component that failed is the under engine cross member. This is available for inspection. My safety was put at risk due to the cross member being bent so much that is didn't screw back in correctly, thus could have caused the engine to have fallen out of the car or worse.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem

The contact owns a 1999 Lexus Es 300. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle began to fishtail. The brakes failed and the contact crashed into a tree. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and the cause of failure was diagnosed as the rear lower control rod. A police report was filed.   Read details...




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