Gasoline Engine problems of the 2003 Lexus ES300

Two problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 2003 Lexus ES300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2003

There is a pronounced hesitation when the accelerator is floored. This lack of responsiveness leaves the vehicle and the driver exposed to accident and injury. Lexus had offered "repair" for this, but it does not work on all types of models. They now state that the auto is working as designed.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2002

While driving at highway speed the vehicle jerks and drags, contacted the dealer they said that Lexus was doing some sort of computer program update that relates to her vehicle. Please add any additional information. Mr.


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