Electrical System Related Problems of the 1998 Lexus ES300

Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Lexus ES300. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the electrical failure (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Lexus ES300


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1998 Lexus ES300

The Electrical System problem

The day before the accident happened all the tail light were off and I found the fuse for tail light was blew. So I replaced the fuse. Next day,when I turned on headlight while driving on highway 680, the "r" indicator on the dashboard became on as well -- now both "d" and   Read details...

The Electrical Failure problem

Headlights turn off by themselves intermittently while driving. This also occurs intermittently when you use the directional signals to signal for a right or left turn. This electrical failure makes this car unsafe to drive at night at any speed.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

Electricity discharges from ignition key area on steering column and door after turning off and exiting vehicle. I took car in to superior Lexus to determine the problem and they could not figure it out. I continue to get electrical shocks from my 1998 Lexus Es300 today.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Lexus ES300 model year vehicles:



ES300 Service Bulletins
ES300 Safety Recalls
ES300 Defect Investigations