Consumer Complaint Detail

LEXUS / ES300 / 2002

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005042771 Incident Date: Oct, 14 2005
Consumer's City: FALLS CHURCH Consumer's State: VA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: ES300 Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Vehicle speed control
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: JTHBF30G420 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 24 2006 Complaint Type: LETR
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Aug, 02 2004
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: My 2002 lexus 3000 suddenly accelerated as i was pulling forward into a parking space and crashed into a building. when it happened, my foot was resting lightly on the brake, preparing to brake to a stop, and letting the car idle into the spot. i had a similar thing happen about 4 months ago. *jb the consumer sustained some bruises as a result of the crash. updated 12/19/05. *jb *nm the vehicle was inspected by one of toyotas field technicians. the technician determined that the electronic throttle, brake system and other engine operating parameters were functioning properly. *nm