general problems of the 1997 Lexus ES300

Three problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1997 Lexus ES300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 1997 Lexus Es300. The contact was driving approximately 50mph. No warning indicators had illuminated. The vehicle excelarated on its on. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was 216000. Kc.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2009

The contact owns a 1997 Lexus Es300. While driving 30 mph up hill, he noticed that the vehicle would not stop accelerating even when the brakes were applied. The failure caused the contact to crash into a building. The contact sustained injuries to his neck and ribs during the crash. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 210,000.

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1998

Engine throttle position sensor failed. Nlm.

Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 1997 Lexus ES300

Vehicle Speed Control problems	3
Car Accelerates On Its Own problems	2
Accelerator Pedal problems	2
Speed Control Linkage problems	1

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