While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over and noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the battery needed to be replaced. Please provide further details. *Jb
Electrical system
1997 Lexus ES300 Electrical problems
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1997 Lexus ES300's electrical system with NHTSA - 11% of all its complaints, most recently on September 7, 2004. They describe 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Electrical complaints
While vehicle was parked it caught on fire under the hood. Police investigator stated fire started from the engine.*Ak
When vehicle is in neutral key can be removed from ignition. Consumer should not be able to remove key from ignition when in neutral. Please provide any further information.*Ak
While car was parked in garage, it rolled backwards out of the garage and hit a tree, due to failure of the shift lock actuator fuse.
Accidentally left car in park and was able to release key from ignition, unfortunately the vehicle began to roll backwards down the driveway resulting in hitting a tree.
Lexus ES300 electrical complaints by year
ES300 electrical 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