Battery problems of the 1996 Lexus ES300

Two problems related to battery have been reported for the 1996 Lexus ES300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Battery problem

Failure Date: 08/07/2003

Battery exploded.

2 Battery problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2001

Dangerous. Could not turn off car except to disconnect negative terminal on battery. Very dangerous. Took almost 10 minutes to turn off car. Removing key did nothing. This is a hazard to all. Could have been disastrous. Lexus was notified.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 1996 Lexus ES300



ES300 Service Bulletins
ES300 Safety Recalls
ES300 Defect Investigations