Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2003 Lexus ES 300. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 136,406. At the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 235,000.
Electrical system
Lexus ES300 Electrical problems by year
87 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Lexus ES300's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Latest ES300 electrical complaints
Electrical systems is fried, draining every battery I buy ( about a total of 15 or more bought) I've changed the starter and alternator multiple times as well. If I turn the a/c on the lights dim and the car slows down dangerously before completely shutting down! My car is a risk on the road so I haven't been able to drive it since finding out, yet, I still have to pay insurance every month on it.
I tried to start my car out of no where it wouldn't start no warning or anything I checked the starter that wasn't it I'm not sure off it's the engine or an electrical problem
Wife drove lexus 2 miles to bakery, crust n'crumbs at 1370 n main road, vineland, nj. When she came out of bakery, smoke was coming from under the hood. She called me. I drove there and raised the hood. 2 Coil packs were on fire (about a 2 inch flame) and the hood insulation was smouldering. I blew out the two fires and put water on the coils and hood insulation. Then called a tow truck. Was not reported to police or fire departments.
I bought this car from all auto sales. The same day, less than an hour later I attempted to drive the car home and it broke down in front of a red light. The salesman reassured me that nothing was wrong with it. I tried to start it back up and it wouldn't start so I had to push it to the side of the road, while pregnant and two kids present. It was sold to me "as is" and I have no temp tags and I'm expected to pay a bi weekly car note. I had to payout of pocket for a tow truck and at this point I just want my money back it's only been two days and I'm already experiencing problems out of this vehicle. Please help.
On september 15, 2018, at around 1:05 p.M I was driving my lexus es 300 down route 88 pennsylvania approximately 5 mins from my residence. When suddenly smoke began to fill the cabin of the vehicle. I began to panic and pulled vehicle over and stopped turning ignition off and immediately fled the vehicle. Heavy smoke was pouring out of the interior of the vehicle. I ran to the closest residence and pounded on the door to get help and to warn the occupants of the possible fire. As I was parked at the edge of their...
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driveway. There was no answer, at the same time a passerby notified me that I had fire underneath my vehicle, he immediately called 911. Police responded in one minute. Fire department responded within five minutes, by this time vehicle was fully engulfed. Vehicle was a total loss. Vehicle had just st under 150,000 miles at time of incedent.. Contacted toyota who then hired an independent fire investigator, who stated that the electrical system was damaged at the sunroof, so interior fuse panel and center console.
Since may of 2019 my check engine light has been on. The obd reader keeps detecting a trouble code. When moving back to california, I had to reregistered for california license plates, tags, and get my car smogged with my smog certification in order for me to complete registration. I have spent so much money into my car that it's affecting me from getting to work/ school and taking driving my daughter to school as well. Every time I get something fixed and drive the miles I'm supposed to be driving, that check engine light comes back on with a trouble code. This is affecting me because I'm unable to drive my car because it still won't pass smog. It's been going on quite for some time.
On the night of august 20, 2019, at 9:45, I parked my lexus es 300 and went inside the local acme. Acme is approx miles from home. I entered the store and heard over the intercom all shoppers had 12 min before closing. I quickly shopped, and upon exiting the store, my car had a significant fire, and the fire company that was across the street had to respond and put it out. My car had no power, and it mysteriously caught fire. I was given the directive to have it towed immediately by the police and fire co who was...
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on the scene. I quickly grabbed any salvageable personals and had to get a ride home by the police officer. The following day august 21, 2019, aaa towed the vehicle to my home. I had to attach the battery cable to have power for windows and locks along with the trunk. I gathered all my belongings and removed the wire. I called the fire marshall for a report, and he said he couldn't give me a report. It was compromised by being towed. Compromised for towing when I was told or rather demanded to remove the vehicle of the property immediately. I googled the words lexus and fire and noticed by a few posts my issue was not an isolated incident. Therefore, I contacted lexus, who had me tow my vehicle to the local dealer. The car sat and is still sitting for almost three weeks before an inspector looked at it on september 10. 2019. I went to check the only car after and took a video of what I saw. I waited the 30 days for a reply if they'd assume responsibility. I got my letter on the 31st day and they can not identify how the fire started and assume no liability. How does a car mysteriously catch fire parked? Because this issue isn't isolated, is there any recourse action against lexus for damages? I have videos and photos of the damage after the fire and after the inspection.
I was driving in residential doing speed limit 30. The car started to exhilarate right before my turn on the my street. The brakes wouldn't work because the car just kept going faster the stearing wheel locked up. I couldn't stop and ran start into a tree and spun out, resulting in serious injuries *tt *as
Vin: ([redacted]) year: 2003 make: lexus model: es300 ([redacted]) air/bag busting thru dash ( * need help ) ([redacted]) year: 2003 make: lexus model: es300 airbag is bulging -see pictures electrical drain on the battery off and on since. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6).
My driver headlight keeps shorting out.I bought another bulb and same problem .
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus es300. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke was noticed coming from the engine compartment. The contact managed to pull the vehicle over as it was stalling. The contact exited the vehicle, lifted the hood, and noticed flames coming from the battery. The contact called the fire department who extinguished the fire. The contact mentioned that the fire department cut the battery cord and informed the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was towed to the...
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contact's residence. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 156,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 lexus es300. The contact stated the vehicle did not start. The contact replaced the battery twice, stated that the vehicle started for a while, and then failed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 293,095. The vin was not available.
Had to replace stater,brakes would start and engine would stop.Had to have brakes replaced,lighting inside would sometimes come on other times no lighting inside.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lexus es300. The contact was unable to turn the ignition switch and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,135.
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