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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

Electrical system

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

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10091510
Electrical systemFire

While vehicle was parked it caught on fire under the hood. Police investigator stated fire started from the engine.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 8016719
Electrical system

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

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 8011899
Electrical system

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.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 541421
Electrical system

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.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 540090

Lexus ES300 electrical complaints by year

ES300 electrical problems, every year

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