general problems of the 2002 Lexus ES300

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

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2010

The contact owns a 2002 Lexus Es300. While driving at speeds of 5 mph and exiting onto a ramp in light rain, the contact loss control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into the left railing. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local service shop. No repairs were made to the vehicle to date. The failure and current mileages were under 38,500. Updated 03/04/10.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2003

Car pulls very hard to left on highway. Dealer has tried to correct this by alignments, new tires and switching tires. If I am on the highway in the left lane, I will never have to turn left! even on a left hand curve, I have to turn right to keep from going off of the left side of the highway. ***note the 3 loaner Es300's did the same thing. Lexus customer service has told me that this is the way the car is designed! I have gotten the car to track somewhat better by switching my tires, but now I can't rotate the tires! frustrated!.


Other Steering related problems of the 2002 Lexus ES300

Steering problems
2
Steering Rack And Pinion problems
1


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