Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2003 Lexus ES300

Five problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2003 Lexus ES300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/22/2011

The contact owned a 2003 Lexus Es300. The driver was traveling 45 mph and lost control of the vehicle. The driver crashed into a row of bushes and then struck a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The cause of the crash was undetermined. The driver and a passenger were killed. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 100,000.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2004

While driving 40 mph the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. The dual airbags did not deploy. The driver sustained head injuries from hitting his head on the steering wheel. Please provide additional information.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2004

When pulling into a parking spot driver depressed the brake pedal and vehicle suddenly accelerated. Vehicle went over the curb, and hit a light pole. Front left side of the vehicle was damaged. Upon impact, front air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained minor bruises.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2004

While waiting in heavy traffic at an intersection and without warning vehicle suddenly accelerated. This caused the driver to rear end the vehicle in front. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The insurance company totaled the vehicle. The dealership insisted that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and was told that nothing could be done.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2004

While driving 4 mph and depressing the brakes brake pedal pulsated, causing extended stopping distance, which resulted in vehicle hitting an embankment head on. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection.


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