I have experienced the "surging" that was discussed in the media on my 1993 lexus es300 many times. I have owned the car since 1995. This happens when the vehicle is stopped (at idle). I have the brake depressed and the car engine increases in rpm's. Sometimes it is a powerful surge that causes the car to move forward. Usually, I notice this occurring and press harder on the brake to prevent the car from moving forward.
Engine & cooling
1993 Lexus ES300 Engine problems
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1993 Lexus ES300's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 16% of all its complaints, most recently on March 9, 2004. They describe 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
While traveling on the highway and without any prior warning the vehicle will overheat and shut down . *Ak consumer added there were problems with the vehicle's air conditioner, and a strong gasoline smell inside the vehicle. The consumer was told the head gasket was blown because of poor maintenance at the dealership and the vehicle was in need of a radiator although the leaks were coming from the engine and the water pump *la the oxygen sensor failed. *Jb
A cloud of blue smoke comes out when I first start my car in the morning. I was told by the dealer that the 3.0 Liter engines have sludge problems and need to be replaced.
Engine oil is jelling which prevents the oil from circulating through engine. Dealer contacted. *Ak consumer states that this is due to a defect within the engine. *Slc
Engine oil is jelling which prevents oil from circulating through the engine. Dealer contacted. *Ak first there was oil filter gasket leak at block. Dealer replaced oil filter housing o-ring. On another occasion, the oil light was on and the vehicle would not start. Lastly, the engine seized. Dealer replaced engine and found oil gelling in engine. After new engine, dealer informed consumer of an oil gelling condition that may occur. Consumer is requesting reimbursement from expenses incurred for oil gelling condition. *Tt
Need to replace the valve stem heads. Was told by independent lexus service center that this is a common problem with 93/94 es300 models.
While driving about (60) mph on the freeway the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. Vehicle was totalled. *Ak
Lexus ES300 engine complaints by year
ES300 engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data