Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2013 Lexus ES350

Two problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 2013 Lexus ES350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2014

The contact owns a 2013 Lexus Es350. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the brakes failed to immediately stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnosed the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 6,000. The consumer stated she and her husband leased the vehicle. However, after the sudden acceleration incident, they broke the lease and returned the vehicle. Updated 05/08/14.

2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 11/30/2013

The contact owns a 2013 Lexus Es350. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 mph, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle by applying the brakes or shifting into park. The failure ceased once the vehicle was shifted into neutral and the brakes became responsive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure could not be duplicated. No repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 2,890. Updated 01/08/lj tire skid marks were observed in the road. Updated 01/09/14.


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