Gasoline Engine Problems of Lexus ES300

Lexus ES300 owners have reported 8 problems related to gasoline engine (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2003 Lexus ES300

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.

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2 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2003 Lexus ES300

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.

3 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1999 Lexus ES300

Failure Date: 05/01/2002

Engine oil gelling damaged engine.

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4 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Lexus ES300

Failure Date: 03/05/2002

I just recently purcharsed this car and I am already $1000. 00 in the hole and looking at $2000 just to be able to drive it. It was a lemon from the start and nobody is willing to cover are assit with the repair just trying to see what legal options I have . I have'nt made a payment on it yet ,but it's undriveable at this point. No safetyd efect listed.

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5 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1997 Lexus ES300

Failure Date: 10/02/2000

Engine oil is jelling which prevents the oil from circulating through engine. Dealer contacted. Consumer states that this is due to a defect within the engine.

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6 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Lexus ES300

Failure Date: 02/01/1997

Engine fire.

7 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1999 Lexus ES300

The vehicle oil light illuminated and smoke began to come from the rear of the vehicle, the consumer soon found out the car had a sludge problem which eventually caused the engine to fail, attorney for client. Nlm.

8 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1999 Lexus ES300

During early morning starts when accelerating rpms were around 1700 to 2300. Consumer heard a very loud pitch. , unsure of the location of the noise. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer was unable to determine the cause. Please provide any further details.




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