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Vehicle safety record
2005 Lexus ES300 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Lexus ES300 with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical ES300 year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Lexus ES300 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 2005 Lexus ES300
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Lexus ES300. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2005 Lexus ES300
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Lexus ES300: every year compared
All ES300 years2005 Lexus ES300 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lexus ES300 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 2005 Lexus ES330 | 201 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Lexus RX330 | 192 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Lexus GX470 | 33 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Lexus RX400H | 29 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2005 Lexus LS430 | 26 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Lexus IS300 Sportcross | 16 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2005 Lexus IS300 | 16 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2005 Lexus SC430 | 12 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Lexus ES300
Does the 2005 Lexus ES300 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Lexus ES300 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lexus ES300?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Lexus ES300 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 23, 2013 and the latest on August 23, 2013. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Lexus ES300 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Lexus ES300 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus ES300 years have the most complaints?
2002 (185), 2003 (140), 2000 (63). See every Lexus ES300 year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Lexus ES300 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: 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