Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Lexus ES330 - part 2

On August 6, 2008, I was driving home, when I was maybe a few minutes from my house, coming to a complete stop,when attempting to make a right turn, the car accelerated on its own to almost 100mph, where the steering wheel locked and the braking system stopped, the result was that the vehicle crossed over four lanes jumped a curb and I ended up crashing into a nearby house. I spent days in the hospital, and now I have a fractured knee, broken thumb, and may cuts and bruises. This was the most frightening experience of my life, and after doing some research, I am not the only one, something must be done about this, people's lives are at risk!!!!.

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The car doesn't go when you hit the gas. Also when at low speeds it will jump like its accelerating without me hitting the gas. Lexus admits the issue exists and say nothing is wrong. They say it is a side effect of the drive by wire transmission. This has and will cause more accidents.

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The contact owned a 2006 Toyota Lexus Es330. While driving approximately 5 mph on a clear day, the vehicle accelerated when the contact engaged her brakes and they failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into four vehicles and two people were injured in another vehicle. The incident occurred in a parking lot. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic and sold. The contact stated that a representative from the manufacturer inspected the vehicle after a crash occurred. The failure and current mileages were 11, 972.

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The contact owns a 2005 Lexus Es330. The contact stated that while driving at 45mph, without a warning the vehicle accelerated on its own while depressing the brakes. The vehicle crashed into a median and when he put pressure on the brakes the vehicle stopped. The contact was then able to drive off normally. There were only damages to the rims. The dealer was contacted and they stated that they could not assist him with the issue that the vehicle had. This acceleration problem had occurred three times at the time of the complaint. There have been no repairs to the vehicle to- date. The failure mileage was 16000 and current mileage was 25003.

2005 Lexus es350 leased new in August, 2005. I overtook a slow moving vehicle in front of me and tried to ease off back into the lane. Instead, the car began accelerating: 2k rpm, 3k rpm, 4k rpm, almost redlining. I put on the brakes and kept holding the brake pedal down. Pushing accelerator pedal down was no help. Instead, I shifted to neutral and after about 10 seconds (felt like eternity since shifting to neutral did not help) turned the ignition key off. The car stopped. After several minutes of collecting myself, I turned the ignition key back on and the vehicle behaved normally. After that experience I always made sure I did not accelerate quickly. The car was returned back to the dealer after the original lease expired last year. I can assure you floormat wasn't the problem. I am concerned that Toyota only issued recall on 2007- Lexus es350 models. They should also include previous Es330 model as well.

The contact owns a 2005 Lexus Es330. While attempting to make a right turn at 20 mph, the vehicle accelerated to approximately 90 mph across four lanes of traffic. The vehicle crashed into a metal pole. The police, ambulance, and fire departments arrived at the scene. The contact suffered multiple injuries and was transported to the hospital. Approximately one year ago, the vehicle speed control failed and caused a crash while driving in reverse. The powertrain was unknown. The approximate current and failure mileages were 50,000. *updated 12/12/07 updated 12/12/07.

My 04 Lexus ES 330 had unexplained throttle increase while driving on hwy at about 50 mph. I was able to immediately put it in neutral and it stopped. I turned off the engine and called local Lexus dealership who advised me to bring it to them. When I started engine again it drove ok.

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus Es330. While making a right turn at 5 mph into a parking lot the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a pole. The dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was 4,755. Updated 07/08/jb.

: the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while the accelerator pedal was initially depressed. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic. Updated 7/5/2006 - the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the consumer was told that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.

: the contact stated at various speeds, the vehicle hesitates while the accelerator pedal is initially depressed. The dealership and manufacturer determined this is how the vehicle was manufactured. Updated 7/13/2006 -.

: the contact stated, four times, while attempting to accelerate after slowing the vehicle, there is no power. After releasing and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle reacts. The dealership inspected the vehicle, but is unable to determine the problem. The first time the vehicle was in for repairs, a fuse was replaced. The vehicle is currently at the dealership.

I reported on the NHTSA website on March 2, 2006 an accident that occurred when I was driving a 2004 Lexus 330 on January 28, 2006 in tucson arizona. I reported the circumstances of my accident to the Lexus customer satisfaction center (lcsc). I followed up with a letter including my NHTSA website report, other NHTSA reports of similar types of accidents with Lexus Es330, police report for my accident and requested assistance to determine the cause of the malfunction that led to the accident. A technician from Toyota motor sales, USA, inc. Came to the Lexus dealer in tucson and inspected the vehicle. I received a letter from a claims administrator-legal department of Toyota motor sales, USA, inc. Indicating the technician's report concluded "it (my vehicle) was functioning properly at the time " of the accident. This letter did not include an accurate description of the circumstances of the accident. I wrote another letter to the claims administrator stating that he had not accurately described the accident details and I requested a copy of the technician's report. I received a letter on June 6, 2006 from the claims administrator stating that "while I (the claims administrator) had the scenario incorrect, the circumstances remain the same. That oversight on my (claims administrator) part has no bearing on the testing conducted by the Lexus field technician. " the letter also stated that "be advised that it is not our policy to release our internal reports". I sent a follow up letter via certified mail, to the claims administrator on June 6, 2006 requesting that an exception to the policy be made in my case and asking again to receive a copy of the technician's report. I never received a response to my letter. Thus, I am very unsatisfied with the customer support that I have received from the Toyota motor sales, USA, inc.

I was driving our 2004 Lexus Es330 on a clear sunny day at approximately 2:30 pm. I stopped in the left turn lane at a very busy intersection in tucson, arizona. There were three cars in front of my vehicle and I had the car in neutral. When the left-hand turn-light signal changed to green, I pulled the gear shift from neutral to drive. Instantly, the motor made a loud revving sound and the car lunged forward and hit the vehicle in front of me. I immediately applied the brake but my car continued to push on the car that I had hit. I then tried to back away from the car I had hit by putting the gear shift into reverse. When I shifted my car into reverse it hit the car behind me and I immediately applied the brakes but they did not work. This occurred twice before the engine died. This was a harrowing experience. Fortunately no one was injured. Even though I was stopped immediately prior to the accident, there was $4,500 damage to my car and $7,500 of damage to the other car. Since we purchased the car it was serviced regularly at the dealer where we purchased the vehicle. Until this accident I had never been the driver of a vehicle that was involved in a car accident. Nhtsa website has complaints of very similar problems posted by owners of the 2004 Lexus Es330 model. I have reported this problem to Lexus customer satisfaction center.

The accelerator in my 2004 Lexus ES 330 stuck in a crowded parking lot and caused a collision.

Lexus ES 330, when accelerating, there is a hesitation. Dealer said it was related to octane of gasoline, that I should increase the octane to 92. This did not help. They lie at every angle. . .

The jenci's contend that mrs. Jenci put the vehicle in reverse, it then surged, made a loud sound and lunged forward out of control.

Hello: I drive a 2005 Lexus Es330. While I have not had a problem with the braking system, the electronic throttle is a different story. If you are entering an on ramp to a freeway then release the throttle, then almost immediately reapply the throttle the car will not respond. It takes 2 seconds or so before the engine starts to rev up and the car is definitely unhappy about this. This process of acceleration, the coasting, then accelerating again yields this same result with almost 100% repeatability. The internet forums are loaded with information about this same issue. Definitely something in the electronics is not right!.

2005 lexis ES 330. The car was not shifting properly or accelerate upon pressing the gas pedal and when it did accelerate it lurched forward. When slowing down and then trying to speed up was told by the dealership that the computer could not read fast enough to know what to do. This didn't happen every time, in an hour of driving I happened at least 8 times. This was a safety issue. In stop and go traffic and changing lanes, nothing happened. It took 3 seconds for the vehicle to react to the acceleration. This has happened multiple times.

Consumer's wife got into the vehicle and reversed, then put the vehicle into drive. At that time, it continued to go backwards. She then called the consumer and he called the auto club, a wrecker came out, and the service man put a block behind the wheel and the vehicle went forward in drive. The dealership was contacted at this time, but the vehicle was not left. Yesterday, the vehicle went backwards in drive again. He has contacted santa monica Lexus and they were sending out a diagnostic expert to check the vehicle. The first time was a couple of weeks ago.

The car is 2005 Lexus ES 330. When entering the expressway at low speeds under 10 mph and attempting to accelerate to merge with oncoming traffic there was a hesitation of one second or more where nothing happens. Then suddenly the car surged out of control. Took vehicle to the dealer,e and dealer said this was normal, and was functioning the way it should function. The dealer made an adjustment, but consumer did not know on what the adjustment was performed on. No replacements, but afterwards, the adjustment did not correct the problem. Consumer has not contacted Lexus at this time.

We purchased our Lexus 2005 Es330 brand new. We noticed the hesitation and jerking when accelerating immed after buying the car. It was taken back to the Lexus dealership for the complaint two or more times. When we recieved normal services, I would ask about the acceleration and I was told that there were not any bulletins issued for the issue in which I spoke of. We were told that the car would adjust to the driver over a period of time. Presently the car shifts improperly when driven at 20-35 mph, unexpected up shifts that occur to early and down shifts while slowing down causing the driver to have to modulate the braking to avoid either coming up to cars in traffic ahead to quickly or traffic coming from behind so as to avoid an accident from behind as you slow to quickly. Constantly scares me when I drive it because of the non responsive and quick acceleration.

The Toyota problem of unexpected acceleration is a problem with my 2005 Lexus Es330, I have complained to Toyota/Lexus and they claimed to have fixed it with a software programming update (which did not help) I have explained to them that it is dangerous and has almost caused an accident in traffic on numerous occasions. They claim it is not a fault and have refused to fix the software programming problem.

The contact owns a 2005 Lexus ES-330. The contact stated when shifting gears, the vehicle would abnormally jerk. When accelerating, the vehicle was hesitant to respond. In addition, the vehicle would intermittently lose power as if it were attempting to stall. The dealer advised they were aware of the failure in his year and model vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 25 and the current mileage was 20,000. Updated 10/25/10 the consumer also stated the vehicle stalled in traffic. Also, the vehicle would move forward on its own at times. Updated 10/27/10.

When attempting to accelerate the vehicle hesitated, then surged forward without warning. No impact reported. Please provide additional information. Vehicle surges even when vehicle is at a complete stop. No collision so far.

I purchased a new Lexus Es330, and it has 3 problems: (I) bumpy ride at low and high speeds, (ii) acceleration lag after coasting, (iii) high idle when cold (15,000rpms).

At most sppeds, especially when stopped or at speeds below 40 mph, my Lexus Es330 has a severe hesitation/acceleration delay that when depressing the accelerator pedal, acceleration is delayed at least 1. 5 seconds, is unpredictable and compromises safety and places the driver at risk in most day to day driving scenarios. It is also impossible to match the speed of a vehicle in front when in bumper to bumper traffic, when the accelerator pedal is pressed, the Es330 will continue to roll forward for a few seconds then accelerate, it will not "creep" at the speed of traffic. I am told by Lexus that this is normal and is inherint in the vehicle design. If this is true, one would think this design flaw will soon eclipse the firestone/Ford explorer injuries of the past.

Vehicle lunged forward when brakes were depressed. While pulling into his garage the vehicle would not stop but lunged forward. The vehicle hit a corner wall, went over an eight inch step up, and hit the step to the house breaking it. The vehicle then hit the wall facing the entrance to the garage causing damage to the vehicle and the house (vehicle damage $9200. House damage $60,000. ). The manufacture examined the vehicle and concluded that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.

When accelerating from an idle position vehicle hesitates.

My Lexus Es330 was less than two months old and the mileage read about 950 the time when the accident happened. T occurred on the way to work at 8:40 am March 8th, 2004. It was a sunny warm day. As I was driving on the far right lane of south 5 freeway with speed around 65 to 70 mph, a car next to my lane was trying to cut in front of me. In order to keep a safe distance, I tried to slow down the car by pressing the brake. The moment I pressed the brake the car swerved to the right. I couldn't control where the vehicle was heading and the car didn't slow down as I further pressed the brake. It bumped into the guardrail and turned 180 degree facing the oncoming cars. Luckily, I was able to make a turn and parked the car without hitting anybody. The car was damaged from the right head light all the way to the rear bumper. I immediately called the dealer and Lexus sent a inspector to check on the car. One week later, I was informed the car is ok and there is nothing abnormal after their investigation. I requested an investigation report and the response I got is I have to "go through the legal system". There was no explanation for the exact meaning of this phrase. I am a good driver with excellent record. The whole experience was totally out of nowhere and unpredictable. I kept looking back to find any clues that might lead to the accident. As I studied the NHTSA complaints, most of them happened during slow speed driving. My case happened on the freeway and all I remembered was the car didn't slow down as I applied the brake.

I have complained numerous times and have written a letter to denny clements, group vp of Lexus informing him of my safety concerns related to the 2004 Es330. His office attempted to appease me by offering to send me 2 free oil change coupons or $1,000 off my next purchase or lease of a Lexus vehicle. The vehicle has serious hesitation issues when attempting to accelerate. I have spoken to everyone at the dealer, including the service manager (who admitted the issue, but had no solution) and general manager. The issue has not been resolved.

Consumer is requesting information regarding the status of the review of the 2004 Lexus ex 330 acceleration delay problem. The consumer experienced an acceleration delay while driving the vehicle. When the consumer slowed the vehicle down, like when approaching a highway on ramp, then accelerated to get into traffic, there was an 1. 5 second delay before the vehicle would accelerate.