Steering Related Problems of the 1997 Lexus ES300

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 1997 Lexus ES300.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Lexus ES300

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Steering problems	1
Steering Column problems	1

Steering problem #1

Vehicle steered to the left when hit by an object. When the driver tried to steer vehicle straight it went out of control, resulting in a collision and minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.

Steering Column problem #2

The steering wheel comes completely off the column while driving on the freeway. Then again when turning. The car could not be steered at all. The horn and power steering no longer work.

Steering related problems in other Lexus ES300 model year vehicles:

Steering Rack And Pinion problems of the 1996 Lexus ES300
Steering Rack And Pinion problems of the 2002 Lexus ES300
Power Steering Pump problems of the 1996 Lexus ES300
Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 1996 Lexus ES300
Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 2003 Lexus ES300
Steering Anti-theft Device problems of the 1998 Lexus ES300
Steering Column problems of the 1996 Lexus ES300

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☘ ES300 Service Bulletins

⚑ ES300 Safety Recalls

☤ ES300 Defect Investigations