| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007119753 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Transmission issues and hesitation in acceleration. have been back to the dealer 4 times since oct 2006. dealer "reprograms" the transmission but |
| 007118642 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | the 2004 lexus model es 330 has a safety defect in the its transmission that the company refuses to fix. when the driver takes his foot off the gas |
| 007118295 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | TRANSMISSION SHIFTING LURCH BETWEEN 30 AND 40 MPH STILL RE-OCCURRING AFTER TWO SOFTWARE PROGRAM UPDATES. *TR |
| 006083636 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | I reported on the nhtsa website on march 2, 2006 an accident that occurred when i was driving a 2004 lexus 330 on january 28, 2006 in tucson arizona |
| 006079307 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the rear middle shoulder belt was pulled and wrapped around the neck of the child while properly |
| 006078156 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Our 2004 lexus e330 has exhibited many life threatening problems involving its automatic transmission performance. of greatest concerns are life |
| 006074077 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Dt*: the contact stated while exiting the drive way the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. there was a crash with an oncoming vehicle |
| 006064661 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Dt*: the contact stated the drink in the drink holder spilled and resulted in the driver being distracted. the contact expressed the position of the |
| 006056568 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | I was driving our 2004 lexus es330 on a clear sunny day at approximately 2:30 pm. i stopped in the left turn lane at a very busy intersection in |
| 005052309 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | THE ACCELERATOR IN MY 2004 LEXUS ES 330 STUCK IN A CROWDED PARKING LOT AND CAUSED A COLLISION. *NM |
| 005047978 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | THE JENCI'S CONTEND THAT MRS. JENCI PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, IT THEN SURGED, MADE A LOUD SOUND AND LUNGED FORWARD OUT OF CONTROL. *NM |
| 005047977 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | THE JENCI'S CONTEND THAT MRS. JENCI PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, IT THEN SURGED, MADE A LOUD SOUND AND LUNGED FORWARD OUT OF CONTROL. *NM |
| 004047845 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Very bad hesitation when accelerating. took delivery 4/27/04 and found the problem immediately. complained at 1000 mile checkup. told to give it time |
| 005046821 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | We have a 2004 lexus es330 with 22,000 miles. we have been having problems with hesitation, hard shifts and missed gears for the last 10,000 miles. |
| 005039023 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | 2004 es 330 exhibiting transmission problems even after "dealer fix". there is sever gear hunting at every speed sometimes results in a lag of |
| 005038883 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | 2004 lexus es 330 developed a problem with braking.*mr the consumer noticed that the brake pedal was noisey when pressed and released. the vehicle |
| 004037593 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Transmission problems with my 2004 es330 i am becoming very concerned with my new 2004 lexus. i have had it in the service center four (4) times now |
| 005036219 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Consumer complaint regarding auto safety.*mr the consumer is complaining abut an insurance company who wants to use a pre-owned safety bar to fix |
| 004034533 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | The car hesitates when the gas pedal is depressed and then it lurches into gear. it has also pulled to the left since we bought it despites numerous |
| 005029412 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | 2004 lexus es 330 has severe hesitation and surging problems when trying to accelerate under traffic conditions such as merging onto freeway where you |
| 005028985 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Dt: consumer's wife got into the vehicle and reversed, then put the vehicle into drive. at that time, it continued to go backwards. she then |
| 005026552 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | I not longer have confidence in driving my lexus 2004 es330 with 12,500 miles due to 2 main reasons. (a) this car continue to pull to the left to the |
| 005026551 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | I not longer have confidence in driving my lexus 2004 es330 with 12,500 miles due to 2 main reasons. (a) this car continue to pull to the left to the |
| 005026550 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | I not longer have confidence in driving my lexus 2004 es330 with 12,500 miles due to 2 main reasons. (a) this car continue to pull to the left to the |
| 005026549 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | I not longer have confidence in driving my lexus 2004 es330 with 12,500 miles due to 2 main reasons. (a) this car continue to pull to the left to the |
| 901025080 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Consumer is requesting information regarding the status of the review of the 2004 lexus ex 330 acceleration delay problem.*mr the consumer |
| 005021116 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | SEVERE HESITATION WHEN MERGING ON TO A HIGWAY AT BETWEEN 20 AND 30 MPH. DEALER SERVICE HAS CHECKED VEHICLE PREVIOUSLY AND "ITS NORMAL FOR A LEXUS" |
| 005020509 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | At low speed about 20-25 mph letting go of the gas pedal and press on again causes the transmission to hesitate for at least 1-2 second like it is |
| 004015201 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | While driving at night, the driver noticed that the headlights were inoperative. the low beam lights did not illuminate and caused poor visibility |
| 004013176 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | When driving, the vehicle hesitated. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where the computer settings were changed, but the vehicle continued |
| 005011627 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | This complaint is about my 2004 lexus es 330 bought in august 2004. the problem is with the transmission which hesitates very often when it shifts |
| 005010243 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | The vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. driver was able to maintain control of vehicle, and pulled over. then, turned vehicle off. took |
| 005009513 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Two episodes of spontaneous acceleration. episode one on or about august 17,2004, while pulling past a vehicle on a freeway, the car did not slow when |
| 004009315 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | I own a lexus 2004 es 330, purchased new. from day one there has been a hesitation in acceleration. this has put me in possible danger many many |
| 004009271 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | I own a 2004 lexus es 330 and the transmission jerks and hesitates upon acceleration. this defect has put me at risk numerous times since the car was |
| 005004512 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | When attempting to accelerate the vehicle hesitated, then surged forward without warning. no impact reported. please provide additional information |
| 003003658 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | I have complained numerous times and have written a letter to denny clements, group vp of lexus informing him of my safety concerns related to the |
| 004002566 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Vehicle surged when cruise control was engaged at 60 mph. it surged up to 80 mph. it felt like it was going down hill. dealer could not duplicate |
| 004002565 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Vehicle surged when cruise control was engaged at 60 mph. it surged up to 80 mph. it felt like it was going down hill. dealer could not duplicate |
| 004001412 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | On numerous occassions this car had accelerated unexpectedly when putting it in gear both forward and reverse.n the last occurrence the car shot |
| 004315927 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Vehicle have experienced hesitation when need to accelerate. *bf the consumer was told that the problem was with the computer that caused a delay |
| 004315926 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Vehicle have experienced hesitation when need to accelerate. *bf the consumer was told that the problem was with the computer that caused a delay |
| 004314360 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | The car rapidly decreases speed when one lets up on the accelerator. cars following have no warning of this as the brake is not applied. i have had |
| 004312603 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | The transmission is erratic shifting through second and third. it slips and hesitant when shifting up. when shifting down it is rough and inconsistent |
| 004309994 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | The brakes on my newly leased 2004 lexus 330 do not engage with pressure for the initial 1/2 to 1 inch of pressure and are inconsistant. they also |
| 004309778 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | 1. CAR HESITATES, TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT SMOOTHLY. RETURNED CAR TO DEALER 3 TIMES. DELAER "RESET TRANSMISSION". NO HELP WITH PROBLEM. *AK |
| 004309280 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Electronic gas pedal - when at low speed or immediately after coming to a stop the gas pedal is depressed the car hesitates for 1.5 seconds or more |
| 004306863 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | The 2004 lexus es330 transmission has a number of operating characteristics which contribute to poor driveability, but two in particular are safety- |
| 004305779 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Upon acceleration there was a long pause before the transmission accelerated to the next gear. the consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer and |
| 003304832 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Complaint relating to lexus es 330. transmission and accelleration have been unsatisfactory since purchase. car is momentarily unresponsive to |
| 004302070 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | When applying the accelerator pedal vehicle hesitated then surged forward. consumer is concerned that this condition will result in an accident.*ak * |
| 004301049 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | On my 2004 lexus es 330, the transmission is sluggish in shifting and hestitates from a rolling or full stop situation such as traffic. this has on |
| 004298964 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Vehicle lunged forward when brakes were depressed.*mr while pulling into his garage the vehicle would not stop but lunged forward. the vehicle hit |
| 004298302 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | 2004 LEXUS ES330. TRANSMISSION HESITATES, SLUGGISH, SLOW TO RESPOND, HICCUPPS, UPSHIFTS/DOWNSHIFTS FREQUENTLY. |
| 003298132 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE HESITATES THEN LURCHES FORWARD. THIS PROBLEM CAN CAUSE MANY ACCIDENTS AND MIGHT EVEN END UP IN INJURY OR DEATH!!*AK |
| 004298020 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | TRANSMISSION PROBLEM: THE CAR GETS A DELAY WHEN SHIFTING TO SECOND GEAR.*AK |
| 004297949 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | 04 lexus es 330. while driving at speeds under 10 mph (especially "rolling stops"), vehicle experiences at least 2-3 second lag between throttle |
| 004297425 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK |
| 004296769 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | While driving and when consumer turned on the turn signal lights to make right or left turns the arrows indicated left or right, but didn't make a |
| 004296368 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | When driving vehicle hesitated and stalled at low speed. dealer stated that there was nothing that could be done. manufacturer insisted there |
| 004295088 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | At most sppeds, especially when stopped or at speeds below 40 mph, my lexus es330 has a severe hesitation/acceleration delay that when depressing the |
| 004294848 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Lexus has had a problem with the transmission in their es models since 2002. the transmission does not shift properly, and at low speeds when trying |
| 004292209 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | My 2004 lexus es330 has a transmission that hesitates between gears that causes a hazard when accelerating into traffic. lexus refuses to acknowledge |
| 004290417 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | My 2004 lexus es330 has a transmission hesitation problem. when i accelerate as the car is coming to a stop, the transmission hesitates and takes |
| 004290415 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | I own a lexus es 330 and have been very displeased with the transmission. there is a hesitation of a second or two when you accellerate and it also |
| 004290364 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Transmission shift delay. the shifting delay can go as long as 3 - 4 seconds and have caused several life threatening close calls accident. lexus was |
| 004290363 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Transmission shift delay. the shifting delay can go as long as 3 - 4 seconds and have caused several life threatening close calls accident. lexus was |
| 004290285 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | 04 lexus es330 transmission hesitation is serious danger to driver. engine hesitates when starting from a dead start. car has to be floored to move |
| 004290284 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | 04 lexus es330 transmission hesitation is serious danger to driver. engine hesitates when starting from a dead start. car has to be floored to move |
| 004290283 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | 04 lexus es330 transmission hesitation is serious danger to driver. engine hesitates when starting from a dead start. car has to be floored to move |
| 004290183 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Automatic transmission is almost always in too high a gear for conditions. shifts up too quickly and shifts down too slowly. presents a severe danger |
| 004290112 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | The 2004 lexus es330 transmission was hesitation or lack of response, i could sense the hesitation to sudden speed which i imagine could be a problem |
| 004288997 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | WHEN ACCELERATING FROM AN IDLE POSITION VEHICLE HESITATES. *AK |
| 003288133 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Standard complaint for this car. engine or transmission delay when gas pedal was released then suddenly depressed. this occurs when merging onto |
| 003288132 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Standard complaint for this car. engine or transmission delay when gas pedal was released then suddenly depressed. this occurs when merging onto |
| 004288010 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | My 2004 lexus es330has a problem with shifting. when attempting to accelerate the car hesitates significantly before deciding to downshift. this is |
| 004288009 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | My 2004 lexus es330has a problem with shifting. when attempting to accelerate the car hesitates significantly before deciding to downshift. this is |
| 004287886 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | 2004 lexus es330 hesitates and than lunges on acceleration from 1st to 2nd. ealer unable to correct; manufacturer will not acknowledge that there is |
| 004287175 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | While driving at low speeds vehicle hesitated then surged forward. no impact reported. *ak the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was |
| 004283533 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Automatic transmission/vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal failed. *ak the vehicle hesitates when the throttle is applied while drining at 30 to |
| 004283532 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Automatic transmission/vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal failed. *ak the vehicle hesitates when the throttle is applied while drining at 30 to |
| 004282914 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | This car is extremely dangerous. it's either a defective transmission or bad drive-by-wire design.the car hesitates extremely badly on acceleration. |
| 004282913 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | This car is extremely dangerous. it's either a defective transmission or bad drive-by-wire design.the car hesitates extremely badly on acceleration. |
| 004281588 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | While driving and coming to complete stop vehicle hesitated upon acceleration for a few seconds. dealer inspected vehicle, and indicated the |
| 004281235 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | While driving at any speed and when trying to pass other vehicles it hesitated for several seconds. after accelerating the vehicle will not go into |
| 003274819 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | When you accelerate from a very low speed there is a hesatation which i feel is dangerous if i had to react fast to get out of the way of another |
| 004273197 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | During the first weeks, the transmission acted erratically. driving at slow speeds, when i release the accelerator to coast, and then accelerate, |
| 004273092 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Transmission failed to accelerate when stepping on gas. transmission only whined and failed to get a gear for a couple of moments. (big hesitation) |
| 003269822 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Automatic transmission produces unpredictable and erratic behavior, including vehicle hesitation, transmission slipping, and lurching on acceleration |
| 004267973 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | My lexus es330 was less than two months old and the mileage read about 950 the time when the accident happened.t occurred on the way to work at 8:40 |
| 004267972 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | My lexus es330 was less than two months old and the mileage read about 950 the time when the accident happened.t occurred on the way to work at 8:40 |
| 003267171 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Vehicle does not always respond properly to driver depressing accelerator. in some cases, when coasting slowly e.g., under 10 mph), suddenly pressing |
| 004265477 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | My wife and i purchased a new 2004 lexus es 330 on february 7th, 2004. we had read many good things about this car, and thought we were buying the |
| 004265106 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Ever since i purchased by 2004 ls430, i have noticed an unacceptable engine vibration. this is noticeable during idle/first start-up. the engine |
| 004263351 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | I have a 2004 es330 which has a significant shifting problem in low gears. i have taken the car back to the dealership twice already and am ready for |
| 0000256868 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | Consumer had difficulty steering because the vehicle pulled to the left. the dealer stated the vehicle was within specifications. consumer got a |
| 003256546 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | For the last 3 months since i purchased my lexus rx330,i have experience excessive engine vibrations in the steering wheel and the transmission is |
| 003256545 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | For the last 3 months since i purchased my lexus rx330,i have experience excessive engine vibrations in the steering wheel and the transmission is |
| 004255871 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | I have a lexus 330 model year 2004 4 door sedan. the car has an indicator on the dashboard advising whether or not the passenger seat airbag is turned |
| 003239205 | LEXUS | ES 330 | 2004 | As i was pulling into the garage at my place of employment, i pressed on the brakes and the car began to accelerate, i continued to bounce off the |
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