Consumer Complaint Detail

LEXUS / ES300 / 1997

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004271260 Incident Date: Apr, 08 2004
Consumer's City: BELLOWS FALLS Consumer's State: VT
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: ES300 Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 08 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving 65 mph engine check light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer noticed blue smoke coming from the tail pipe. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge inside of the engine. *ak