1996 Lexus ES300 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 1996 Lexus ES300

43 problems have been reported for the 1996 Lexus ES300. The following chart shows the 11 most common problems for 1996 Lexus ES300. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 13 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (7 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 1996 Lexus ES300

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling	13
Steering	7
Air Bag	6
Electrical System	5
Visibility	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Other Fuel System	2
Seat Belt	2
Suspension	2
Latches/locks/linkage	1
Seats	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1996 Lexus ES300 in 1996.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2022	0
2021	0
2020	0
2019	0
2018	0
2017	0
2016	0
2015	0
2014	1
2013	0
2012	1
2011	2
2010	0
2009	0
2008	0
2007	0
2006	0
2005	2
2004	1
2003	7
2002	3
2001	8
2000	3
1999	4
1998	0
1997	4
1996	2

📊 Compare the 1996 Lexus ES300 with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Lexus ES300, the following table can be used to compare the 1996 Lexus ES300 with the Lexus ES300 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1996 ES300 is 43 while the average number of problems reported for the 11 model years of the Lexus ES300 is 58.

Table 3. Compare the 1996 Lexus ES300 with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2013 ES300	8
2006 ES300	4
2005 ES300	1
2003 ES300	145
2002 ES300	190
2001 ES300	35
2000 ES300	77
1999 ES300	34
1998 ES300	60
1997 ES300	50
1996 ES300	43

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