Visibility Problems of Lexus ES300

Lexus ES300 owners have reported 24 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's sun roof (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's defogger (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Lexus ES300

The Sun Roof problem

The vehicle was involved in an accident, and the sun roof shattered.   Read details...

The Defogger problem

I recently bought a dealer low mileage extended to 100k warranty 1999 Es300 Lexus, my mid age dream car. It is truly a nice auto, except. The beast has been to the shop 3 times for "maid service" not genuine problem until frost/freeze puts the problem against my requirement of windshield   Read details...

The Windshield problem

All four side door windows leak in heavy rains and in a car wash. Seals were replaced by dealer once, while side windows were adjusted by dealer twice; all to no avail. In addition, the windows leak air at speeds above 65 mph.   Read details...

The Wiper problem

The contact owns a 2013 Lexus Es300 hybrid. The contact stated that lights and other objects that were viewed through the windshield were extremely distorted and caused severe eye strain. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the distortion was normal.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

When windshield wipers were in use at fast speed vehicle would shake. Vehicle would hesitate before accelerating. Been in contact with dealership, and was informed by mechanic problems on vehicle were normal. Also a cracking noise in the heater, sometime.   Read details...




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