Consumer Complaint Detail

LEXUS / ES300 / 2002

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 004280444 Incident Date: May, 18 2004
Consumer's City: CHANTILLY Consumer's State: VA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: ES300 Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Power train:automatic transmission
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: May, 18 2004 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Aug, 22 2002
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dangerous condition exists with 2002 lexus es300, where a severe hesitation exists when accelerating at slow roll (< 5mph) at intersection turns, exiting driveways, and generally anywhere when trying to get into flow of traffic when nearly stopped - especially when a turn is involved along with the acceleration. very dangerous condition exists when trying to enter lane, or make a turn, in front of fast-moving traffic. it seems the car's electronics does not regognize the accelerator's request for fuel under those conditions. this is exactly what complaint /case #100375515 listed and i have the exact same problems. i have taken it back to the dealer twice and another one sheduled for 5/21/2004. *ak