One problem related to gasoline engine has been reported for the 1997 Lexus ES300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Gasoline Engine problems | |
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Engine problems |