Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2002 Lexus ES300

Table 1 shows three common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2002 Lexus ES300. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tank filler pipe and cap (one problem).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Lexus ES300


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 2002 Lexus ES300

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

I was driving my 2002 Lexus e300 on rte95 in providence r. I. I was in the middle lane traveling at the speed of the traffic--65mph. Suddenly t check engine warning light came on and without warning when I stepped on the gas pedal there was no response.   Read details...

The Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

Upon purchasing vehicle there was a design defect in fuel tank. Cannot get gas cap off vehicle to put gasoline in it. Contacted the dealer. Consumer states the filler cap was replaced with a new version but it required a tool to remove it and did not solve the problem.   Read details...

The Gasoline Storage problem

Gas cap is very hard to twist off. Consumer developed a sprang wrist trying to twist is off. Spring clip causes it to lock up.   Read details...


Gasoline Fuel System related problems in other Lexus ES300 model year vehicles:



ES300 Service Bulletins
ES300 Safety Recalls
ES300 Defect Investigations