Lexus ES300 owners have reported 17 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering rack and pinion (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Takata recall the back suspension on the car feels like is you have no control she you hit a bump or need to maneuver there's so much body roll that it feels very unsafe and I think it's also damaging the breaks because they wear out fast and not at the same rate. Read details...
Was driving home from shopping and went to turn left and all of a sudden the car did not respond smoothly and I almost lost control. Took it to the mechanic and had a lower control arm put in because of a bad bushing but was told the rack and pinion is also bad. Read details...
The steering wheel comes completely off the column while driving on the freeway. Then again when turning. The car could not be steered at all. The horn and power steering no longer work. Read details...
Steering system failed while driving. Steering became very loose. Heard noises coming from steering column. Took vehicle to dealership. Was informed that rack and pinion steering unit needed to be replaced. Power steering pump also needed replaced. Read details...
While driving 65 mph driver was making a right turn lost control of the vehicle and hit a concrete barrier. Both air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. Read details...