general problems of the 2002 Lexus ES300

Two problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2002 Lexus ES300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2004

Lexus ES 300 year 2002, I was pulling into a parking space, traveling at slow speed, 5-8 miles an hour, when the car would not stop, despite applying the brake. The car engine appeared to have a low hum and appeared to be in overdrive. The car jumped over a concrete divider, over a sidewalk, through a brick wall and plate glass window. The car was in a furniture store. The front of the car was extensively damaged. I ( the driver) hit my head ( left side) and the left side of my body hit the side of the car. The accident was reported to Lexus. They had access to evaluate the car and said that the brakes were fine. This type of accident has happened to other drivers of this make and year of car. I hope it will be evaluated carefully. I have suffered as a result of this accident. Just because Lexus could not find a problem , does not mean that it does not exist. Articles have been written about sudden acceleration occurring in 2002 Lexus ES 300 autos.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2002

While applying the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. Consumer tried numerous times and suddenly the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that computer needed to be reprogrammed. However, the problem recurred.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 2002 Lexus ES300



ES300 Service Bulletins
ES300 Safety Recalls
ES300 Defect Investigations