Accelerator Pedal Problems of Lexus ES300

The contact owns a 2002 Lexus Es300. The contact stated as she came to a stop with her foot on the brake pedal, there was a bump in the road and the vehicle lurched and accelerated forward. The contact stated as the vehicle accelerated it hit another vehicle and there was extensive damage to both vehicles. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was repaired and checked by a mechanic who stated there was no problem and everything was normal with the accelerator pedal. The mechanic also did a computer check showing no code problem. The failure mileage was 92,388. Updated 03/04/10. The consumer received a letter from Toyota stating upon examination of the vehicle, it was discovered that the after market floor mat that was on top of the factory floor mat was preventing the accelerator from reaching the floor. And it was not recommended to stack floor mats on the drivers side because of interference with the brake and accelerator pedals. Updated 04/06/10.

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2002 Lexus Es300 with unintended acceleration. Consumer states that the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly and the brakes would not work to stop the vehicle. The consumer stated when she placed the vehicle into drive, it accelerated quickly and crashed into another vehicle.

The contact owns a 2002 Lexus ES 300. While entering a parking space, the vehicle accelerated without intention. The vehicle went over the side-walk and crashed into a parked vehicle. After hitting the vehicle, she put the vehicle in reverse, but the vehicle then accelerated into a tree. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The current and failure mileages were approximately 45,000. Updated 12/16/09 pictures received. Updated 12/16/09.

The contact owns a 2003 Lexus Es300. The contact stated that when the driver was shifting into reverse gear, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and he lost control of it. The driver crashed into another vehicle and a tree. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. There were no previous acceleration failures. She took the vehicle to the dealership and the dealer told her that they could see nothing mechanically wrong. She called the manufacturer and the representative told her that they could not assist her because they had no related reports. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was 49,094. The failure mileage was 44,916. Updated 04/19/10.

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While driving at 70 mph in the fast lane on the freeway, my car suddenly lost acceleration and the check engine light came on. I was able to get my car to the right and get off the freeway to a gas station. As I was slowing to a stop, the car was shuddering before it came to a complete stop. I checked the owners manual and it said it was probably the electronic throttle control. I followed the instructions in the manual and was able to drive the car at lower speed to get home and then get it to the dealer the next morning.

I have now sent my car in for service twice to Lexus of orlando about unexpected surging of the vehicle and vehicle hesitation when the accelerator is pressed. This is an intermittent and dangerous problem, as I do not know when it will occur. When it does occur the upshift is harsh, the downshift delayed as if the transmission is confused about the driver's intention, and there is pronounced hesitation when the accelerator is pressed. This lack of responsiveness leaves both the vehicle and passengers exposed to accident and injury. On my first visit, I was told the vehicle computer would be reset, as the vehicle learns your driving style in the first 30 or so miles, and I must have driven the vehicle harshly. This so called reset did nothing to fix the problem; less than a week later, I narrowly escaped a crash after my car hesitated while crossing an intersection. I promptly returned the vehicle to the dealer for service. Upon completion of the second service, which included a drive with the technician, Lexus service now says these problems are inherent to the model and they can't fix them. In addition, I am aware that numerous owners frequently complain of hesitation and surging in 2002, 2003, and 2004 models and many complaints (over 100) of the same nature have been filed with the NHTSA. This statement is to issue notice that I am not satisfied, and the problem has not been fixed.

Ongoing and worsening lack of accelleration predictability. Car will hesitate especially when power is required (such as merging traffic, left turns, etc. ) automatic ransmission sounds like it delays engaging when necessary.

When driving a speed and the accelerator is pressed hard to pass or to enter a highway, the engine ravs but the car does not accelerate. The dealer tells me that is how the car is designed. I have a 2002 Lexus Es300 but have driven the 2004's and they act the same way. When you stump on the gas and the car does not go. It leaves you in a very procaries situation.

2002 Lexus Es300 with about 18,000 miles has a problem with hesitation when accelerating after slowing down, especially after completing a turn. It is like the transmission doesn't adjust with the pressing of the gas pedal. Almost had an accident because of the hesitation. Also I have had problems with the car down shifting as I come down a hill. Also a problem with the car trying to decide what gear to be in when going around 20 to 25 miles per hour. You can feel the car change gear. Passengers even have asked what was that? complained to dealership, and was told it was the way I drive. I had the sb-tc004-03 performed after receiving the letter from Lexus, but it didn't help. May have made it worse.

There were two such incidents. Upon coming back at lunch time to work, I turned to pull into a parking space. The angle of the car necessitated me to turn the steering wheel very tight to the right. With the pressure on the brake released but with foot in brake position the car surged almost hitting the parked car in front of me. It definitely a surge, a person can feel the sudden energy. In becoming more aware of the car after I had an accident doing this same type of maneveur, there seems to be a problem when trying to maneveur the car for parking and at the same type of the steering wheel turned very tight in one direction.

While backing out of the parking space at work, the car went around a bend and continued to the stop sign. Approximately 250 feet. I never pushed on the acceralator at all during this time. The car went by itself. Whatever was happening, the computer evidently was telling the car to move without pushing the acceralator.

The Lexus Es300 was driven at almost 0 mph speed to get ready to park outside the garage. The car continues accelerating even after the driver was hitting the brake to stop the car. The car smashed the car garage door, and everyhing on the way. There was more than $5,000 damages to the car and $1,250. 00 on real property. There was no major injuries to the driver, but body pain on soft tissues occurred after the accident.

While on the way to work at approximtely 8:45 am, and shortly after leaving home, I stopped at a stop light at the intersection o muncaster mill road and bowie road. When light turned green I took my foot off of the brake and the car suddenly surged ahead without pushing on the acceralator. I missed the car ahead of me by inches. The brake stopped the car. This is the fourth incident with this car. Other incidents have been reported.

I own a Lexus Es300 and I had an accident in which I believed that the car suddenly acclerated and told others that is what I belieived happened prior to reading todays news on the internet. I had to shut off the engine to bring the car to a halt.

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When making as low turn, at under 5 miles per hour if the accelerator is depressed there is a significant lag before the car reacts and moves. Dealer claims that is the way it is an can't fix it. Also happened with a 2007 Lexus ES 350 as a dealer loaner and this time resulted in an accident with $3,700 damage to Lexus.

Accerator sticking.

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1. While pulling into a parking space, at 2-4 mph, with my foot on the brake, the car suddenly accerated at full speed, jumping the curb and hitting a tree with full force. Because of previous concerns with throttle problems noted with the dealership at 1000 and 5000 mile check, I immediately called the Lexus dealership. After a conference call with Lexus roadside assistance and the dealership, my car was flat bedded to the dealership. The frontal crash rendered the vehicle undrivable. Radiator damage with leakage of fluid covered a portion of the parking lot. The Lexus dealership said they was no problem with the car. I could have been killed or somebody else live could have been in danger. 2. The front air bags did not inflate. 3. The brake rotors had to be corrected at 1500 miles and a "part" was ordered and put on the care to correct this problem. 4. The car when driving at above 50 pulls to the left and from the beginning it felt as tho the car was uneven even when not moving. At that time I requested a written explanation of this problem and told my record at the dealership would substanciate this. On the night of the accident I learned by reviewing complaints from the office of defect investigations on the NHTSA web site that the problems have been known by the coporate office of Lexus from as early as January, 2002 in regards to all of the above problems. I also found out there have been two recalls on this vehicle that I was not informed about. I will be requesting an investigation with the Lexus east regional office and discussing this with the rockville Lexus office. I believe that this car is unsave to drive. I brought the Lexus vehicle even with it's price tag because of its reputation and to drive my 3 year old grandson and 1 year old granddaughter in the saftest manner I could facilitate. I am sure that my son and daughter-in-law will not allow this after this crash!!!!.

Upon stopping, and when consumer removed foot from the gas pedal vehicle surged forward before the brake pedal was depressed. This occurred numerous times. Once, resulting in consumer's vehicle crashing into a concrete pole while pulling into a parking lot. Also, starting at 5000 miles battery had to be replaced 3 times because it died. This was due to an electrical short.

Lexus Es300 when I was stopped in front of my house my car accelerated forward without any gas pressed down, the car proceeded forward knocking into my side of my house causing some damage to my house. Luckily, no one was injured, but there very well could have been.

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Power train: automatic transmission. Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal. Ar hesitates on acceleration, lunges at times, searches for proper gear and shifts hard. The heistation can be quite dramatic; enough to lose confidence in critical situations. The car has been "re-programmed" by Lexus, but problems continue. Lexus denies there is a problem and says the car functions as designed. Problems surfaced shortly after purchase and continue.

Vehicle experiencing problem with deceleration and hesitation when applying accelerator pedal. Vehicle at dealer shop waiting on a computer replacement on national back order. Feel free to provide any further information concernning this matter.

Sticking accelerator.

The floor pedals are located too high and are too far apart for short people.