Table 1 shows four common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Lexus ES300. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline engine (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Gasoline Engine problems | |
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Engine problems |
They want 1/2 of 6246. 96 to replace the short block. I haven't decided what I'm going to do. I purchased the car used (not from Lexus). I have all my maintenance records from the date I purchased the car, but Lexus says they will only pay 1/2 of the cost. Read details...
Engine oil is jelling which prevents the oil from circulating through engine. Dealer contacted. Consumer states that this is due to a defect within the engine. Read details...
While driving 65 mph engine check light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer noticed blue smoke coming from the tail pipe. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge inside of Read details...