Lexus ES owners have reported 50 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (33 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car accelerates on its own (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems |
The vehicle's speedometer shows an inaccurate reading, up to 7mph less than the actual speed. This has been verified multiple times, measured against waze and a speedometer app. At lower speeds, I. E. , less than 30mph, the divergence between the speedometer and the true speed is 1-3mph. Read details...
Unintended acceleration occurred while pulling straight into a parking spot. Vehicle was going about 1 mph with foot gently applying the brake while coming to a stop. Car suddenly accelerated at what appears to be full throttle. Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 Lexus Es350. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated from 65 mph to 80 mph without warning. The contact had to pump the accelerator pedal several times before it would release. Read details...
Sudden acceleration - cruise control malfunctioned, it would not turn-off but instead the vehicle accelerated on its own from 55 to 90 mph. Read details...
Backing up into my driveway making turn to straighten car out and all of sudden the car just speed up in reverse. Causing crash into side of my house. After that I tried to back car into driveway but due to damage was unable to. I pulled car over to street parking. Read details...