Engine Failure Problems of Lexus ES300

Lexus ES300 owners have reported 3 problems related to engine failure (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Failure problem of the 2003 Lexus ES300

Failure Date: 09/26/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Lexus Es300. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, when she saw smoke and fire igniting from the hood. The contact stated the engine failed and turned off in the middle of the road. The contact stated no injuries was sustained. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire, but no report was fired. The police was called to the scene but no report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to impound lot. The contact called local dealer Lexus USA located at 6565 headquarters dr, plano, TX 75024, (800) 255-3987, and where notified of failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. Dp.

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2 Engine Failure problem of the 1996 Lexus ES300

Failure Date: 10/15/2003

Engine failed (seized up) due to oil sludge, despite the fact that the car's oil had been regularly changed. In fact, the car's oil was changed every 3-4,000 miles, not every 5,000 as recommended by Lexus. Car was also completely serviced by Lexus at 70,000 miles and they obviously didn't look at the engine very well . . . There must have been evidence of sludge by that time.

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3 Engine Failure problem of the 2000 Lexus ES300

Failure Date: 08/22/2000

Engine failed three times in traffic without notice. Car stalls, engine vibrates, will not accelerate, has been towed to dealership on one occasion.

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