Ignition Switch Problems of Lexus ES300

Lexus ES300 owners have reported 4 problems related to ignition switch (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ignition Switch problem of the 1999 Lexus ES300

Failure Date: 08/22/2014

The contact owns a 1999 Lexus Es300. The contact was unable to turn the ignition switch and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,135.

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2 Ignition Switch problem of the 2003 Lexus ES300

Failure Date: 10/15/2003

Ignition key can be removed when in neutral and engine is off, permitting car to roll.

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3 Ignition Switch problem of the 1997 Lexus ES300

Failure Date: 06/07/2002

When vehicle is in neutral key can be removed from ignition. Consumer should not be able to remove key from ignition when in neutral. Please provide any further information.

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4 Ignition Switch problem of the 1998 Lexus ES300

Failure Date: 05/03/2002

Ignition key released, car parked in drive, rolled back and hit other vehicle. Key also released in reverse, drive, as well as in park . Should only release in park.

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Other Common Electrical System related problems of Lexus ES300

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Electrical System problems	12
Battery problems	6
Dash Wiring problems	6
Ignition problems	5
Ignition Switch problems	4
Battery Dead problems	3
Instrument Panel problems	2
Underhood Wiring problems	1
Electrical Failure problems	1
Ignition Module problems	1

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