general problems of the 2007 Lexus ES350 - part 2

When I let up on the gas and then step on the gas pedal to continue the car lurches. This happens on a random basis and I have reported this to Lexus several times since I have owned the car but they tell me if it does not do it while they are test driving there is nothing they can do. They say everything checks out ok and there are no error codes showing on the computer. I have told them it is either the transmission or whatever controls the gas pedal and they don't seem to be concerned. In my opinion there is definitely something wrong somewhere.

We bought our Lexus 350 on Sep 29, 2006 within 3-5 months we had issues in acceleration pedal. We took to the workshop and stated our complaint on increase is speed the 1st 10 min of driving. The replaced the transmission. But sometimes we still have that issue. But when we take to the dealer they say they couldn't reproduce that. We are now worries about the sticky gas pedal issue. Once we even hit a cyclist is the turn when I couldn't control the speed on the turn. We tried to reduce our speed, but it was kind of accelerated to 40, where as it should be in 25. The incident happened in school zone.

While pulling into a parking slot in a parking lot with cars on both sides and in front of my vehicle, my vehicle increased acceleration and raced forward uncontrollably. The brake was pushed to the floor board of the vehicle and had no effect on slowing down the car. The large truck in the slot in front of me was the only thing that stopped the vehicle. $87,43 damage was done to my vehicle. None to the truck that stopped my vehicle. Lexus reviewed the electronic data recorder and released a statement that the vehicle operated within specifications. Lexus allowed no one to touch the vehicle until it was inspected by there technician. Nothing was done to correct or prevent a future repeat of the life threatening acceleration surge experienced with this vehicle. We have requested from the Lexus legal department that the data recovered by the Lexus technician be provided to us so that we can assess for ourselves what went wrong with the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Es350. While driving 60 mph, the contact attempted to apply the brakes, but the speed only decreased to 20 mph. She placed the vehicle in park while it was still in motion, which caused the vehicle to smoke and jerk instantly. The failure caused her to run three red lights and Dodge other vehicles on the road. She called Lexus and they stated that the floormats may have been installed improperly and caused the vehicle to surge forward. The vehicle is currently at the dealer being inspected and the contact is awaiting a follow-up phone call. The failure and current mileages were 1,100.

Acceleration of vehicle on two separate occasions on interstate nearly causing death or injury. Could not stop vehicle. By the grace of god only my car sustained damage. The terror experienced should never have happened the first time, let alone twice! first time August 2007, claimed it was the floor mats. I felt the "lurch" after that and thought maybe I was just being paranoid. Until it happened the second time. It happened nine days ago. The dealer has had my car since the incident. I have yet to hear from them. I will not take the car back. Updated 11/13/09.

I purchased 2007 Lexus ES 350 in December of 2006. Sometime in last month, when I was driving the vehicle on a highway, its brake stopped working all of a sudden, and started accelerating by itself. I looked at my foot wondering if my foot was on gas pedal, instead of brake pedal, but it was on brake pedal. I was in a total panic, but managed to drove the car away to the shoulder of the highway by putting the car in park mode. I thought I was dead at that moment. I am trying to sue the Lexus. I honestly believe that car will kill someone. Before starting a legal proceeding, my attorney sent a letter to Lexus headquarter, and was told that the vehicle had no problem, and that the cause was the floor mat. But, it was not. As I said earlier, I looked at my foot when the vehicle did not stop, and after I stopped the car, I carefully looked at both gas pedal and brake again. I am not blind. Have you seen any other complaints for similar problems? please let me know. It will be really helpful for me to win the case. I am not trying to make money by suing Lexus, but trying to have Lexus recall all of its ES 350 since it will kill someone.

2007 Lexus Es350-1-adult passenger sat in the front seat and I notice that the airbag off indicator light was on. 2- I have experienced a dangerous sudden surge of acceleration when braking, even with all weather mat properly secured. I believe the surge may be a software and/or sensor flaw. 3- when the engine is first started (cold-after sitting), the mechanical engine noise is very pronounced as if proper lubrication is not occurring.

Intermittently, but not often, when taking my foot off of the gas, the car would increase in speed and the engine would speed up, but would quit when I braked. When accelerating to pass vehicles, I noticed that on occasion the engine would hesitate and then grab suddenly and then shoot off, but would slow down when I took my foot off of the accelerator. On April 20 my car had about 2,300 miles on it when I gave the car some gas to get up to speed to enter the busy freeway. As soon as I did the accelerator locked and felt like it was in passing gear. It was at 85 mph while braking as I entered the freeway. The engine was revving loudly after I got it into neutral. After about ã‚â½ mile, it slowed enough so I shoved it into park but it would not shut off. As it finally did disengage, the engine was still revving at a high speed while entire car shuttered, shook and made loud noises. I kept my feet on the brake while I called Lexus 24 hour road service. I was very lucky that no one was injured. The car has been at Lexus for 11 days at this point.

On 3/22/07 at approximately 6:30 p. M. I was exiting the parking lot of island 16 cinema. As I was driving to the stop sign that merges with i495 east bound service road my 2007 Lexus ES 350 suddenly accelerated on its own. I immediately stepped with both feet on the brakes. The car's engine continued to race. I then put the car into neutral in attempt to stop the engine from racing. This also did not work. I was now stopped on the side of the entrance ramp with the engine still racing in neutral and my feet on the brakes. I then put the car into park and the engine stopped racing after a few seconds. I immediately called Lexus of smithtown and I had the car towed to the dealership as I was afraid to drive the car. On Thursday 3/29/07 I was informed by bob martinez the manager of smithtown Lexus that the car was inspected by rick holden a Lexus field rep who ran two system checks on the brakes and acceleration and stated that the vehicle was operating o. K. Mr. Martinez then stated that I could call the Lexus headquarters to lodge a complaint which I did. I spoke with eric ordemann who stated that someone would contact me in two days.

While attempting to enter freeway, after passing through tollbooth, vehicle locked at 40 mph, unable to accelerate or brake.

While driving my 2007 Lexus ES 350 on a very busy p'way the vehicle accelerated on its own. The car just took off. I applied the brakes once, then again and again I had my foot on the brake pedal all the way to the floor and the car did not slow down. It was a horror. I had no control of the speed and ultimately caused a six car collision. People including myself were hurt and hospitalized. The purpose of my purchasing this vehicle was due to the 5 star rating and safety. After researching I found too many other complaints of this nature. The vehicle is much to dangerous and should h be recalled. Very disappointed an its a miracle I'm alive.

Unexplained acceleration / timing cover seal to the engine block my 2007 Es350 accelerated out of control reaching the speed of 95 miles per hour. The only way I was able to slow the car down was to put the car in neutral. And then it began to slow down. I took into to my local dealer and they where not able to diagnose the problem. In April of 2207 I notices my Es350 had a small oil link when the dealer inspected the vehicle thy found that the timing cover to the engine block was poorly sealed and would need to be repaired. I was told there was a service bulletin out on the seals and my car would need to be in the shop about a week to repair.

: the contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle was shifted into neutral and back to drive before it would slow down. The dealer was alerted. The vehicle was a 2007 Lexus Es350.

2007 Lexus Es350. Excessive rpms during start up cause the car to sharply accelerate when put into reverse. Rpm stays at 1700+ for up to a minute after engine start. When putting the transmission into reverse at this high rpm, causes the car to lurch backwards as if the accelerator pedal had been floored. Has caused car to hit a pole and a tree on 2 separate occasions. Dealership says this is normal. Lexus customer satisfaction has not returned calls.

While merging onto I-40 interstate in my 3 month old 2007 ES 350, I accelerated to 65 mph, but the car continued to accelerate on its own. The cruise light came on by itself. I disengaged the cruise, applied the brake with both feet, and shifted into lower gears, including neutral. I applied the emergency brake & shifted into reverse, as the car was now approaching 100 mph. I traveled almost 6 miles at 110+ mph with the gearshift in reverse before the brakes took hold. Toyota motor CO. Denies this can happen, but this car needs to be recalled. I will never drive this car again and am thankful to be alive everyday. Updated 05/24/10 updated ivoq 09/02/jb.

Car gained speed, could not brake the car, with foot on brake pedal it went even faster, hit other vehicles and smashed through a garage door, stopping only when it ran into a tree. Car was repaired at a cost of over $33,000. The vehicle had 400 miles on the odometer.

: the contact stated while traveling 30 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate uncontrollably. The vehicle would not slow with both feet depressed on the brake pedal and in neutral. The vehicle stopped once in park. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, but they are unable to determine the problem. The manufacturer has sent technicians to look into the problem. The vehicle is a 2007 Lexus Es350.