general problems of the 2002 Lexus ES300

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

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2015

On 1/8/15 at approx. 9:30 am, I was driving to work south on hwy 95 near exit 67 . Suddenly, other drivers were frantically waving at me to pull over onto the shoulder of the highway. What they saw ( and which I couldn't), was that there were flames under my car. I pulled over and got out of the car. Within seconds ( not even a full minute), the entire car was engulfed in flames and soon became a complete and total charred mess. Fortunately, I was not physically hurt and a maryland state trooper came onto the scene 2-5 minutes after I got out of the car. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2013

Dealer and finance company claim clean title but documents reflect otherwise.


Other Equipment related problems of the 2002 Lexus ES300



ES300 Service Bulletins
ES300 Safety Recalls
ES300 Defect Investigations