| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 006069463 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | The lexus es300 has had a serious hesitation problem since delivery in march 2003. i have had it in for service several times before the accident |
| 005040037 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | While driving at 70 mph in the fast lane on the freeway, my car suddenly lost acceleration and the check engine light came on. i was able to get my |
| 003032794 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Since i purchased the car, i have been complaining about a hesitation and stuttering when accelerating after a slow-down or a stop. i was told there |
| 005026676 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Dt: consumer states that at night there was a time delay in the headlights when being shut off. if the trunk was propped open only 1/8 of an inch |
| 005026675 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Dt: consumer states that at night there was a time delay in the headlights when being shut off. if the trunk was propped open only 1/8 of an inch |
| 005025415 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | As i was pulling into a parking space, my 2003 lexus es suddenly accelerated and went over the curb and a small grass embankment. i immediately |
| 005021066 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | I was driving to work which is approximately 15 miles from my home. upon entering the parking lot, i had to yeild to a school bus and stop. after |
| 005019954 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION- DELIVERING FOOD FOR SOMEONES FUNERAL. |
| 005013409 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | While shifting the transmission had a ten minute delay before responding, and the transmission jerked uncontrollably. driver was able to maintain |
| 003009490 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | From the day i got the car the automatic transmission has been in trouble. the problem is the shift from 1st to 2nd. under light throttle there is |
| 005003828 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | On jan 20, 2005 at about 7:30pm i was returning from work driving my lexus 2003. just before reaching my home, i turned right into notley road from |
| 004313473 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | While driving 40 mph the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. the dual airbags did not deploy. the driver sustained head injuries from hitting |
| 004313286 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Lexus 300 hesitation. stepped on accelerator, car hesitated and had to pump accelerator to go forward. *bf this problem occurred many times. |
| 003306669 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | There is a delay after sitting at a stop light and then at take off. the dealer could duplicate the problem and the manufacturer and dealer states |
| 003306668 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | There is a delay after sitting at a stop light and then at take off. the dealer could duplicate the problem and the manufacturer and dealer states |
| 004305913 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | The consumer stated at any time the vehicle accelerated without warning. no impact reported. please provide additional information. *jb the vehicle |
| 004301807 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | I was in a auto accident and was hit on the left front of my 2003 lexus and the air curtain did not activate. i hit my head on the drivers door window |
| 004301639 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | I have now sent my car in for service twice to lexus of orlando about unexpected surging of the vehicle and vehicle hesitation when the accelerator is |
| 004301638 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | I have now sent my car in for service twice to lexus of orlando about unexpected surging of the vehicle and vehicle hesitation when the accelerator is |
| 004300877 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | On two separate occasions, i have taken my 2003 lexus es300 in for service to repair a defective transmission. i have 23,511 miles on my vehicle and |
| 004297235 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | While sitting at an intersection vehicle jerked uncontrollably. consumer was able to control the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection |
| 004294195 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | VERIFICATION ON THE INVESTIGATION OF THE 2003 LEXUS ES300 INVOLVED IN SURGING, REPORTING 30 CRASHES DUE TO A POSSIBLE DEFECT. *MR *SC *JB |
| 004290326 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Ongoing and worsening lack of accelleration predictability. car will hesitate especially when power is required (such as merging traffic, left turns |
| 004290325 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Ongoing and worsening lack of accelleration predictability. car will hesitate especially when power is required (such as merging traffic, left turns |
| 901289256 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Vehicle lurches forward when brakes are applied.*mr this caused consumer to hit a sign. dealership checked brake system and found no codes of defect |
| 901289255 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Vehicle lurches forward when brakes are applied.*mr this caused consumer to hit a sign. dealership checked brake system and found no codes of defect |
| 004288323 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Lexus es300 2003 - extremely dangerous situation when accelerating from 5-10 mph to full acceleration (passing/merging onto highway for example). |
| 003287055 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | while shifting gears vehicle jerked and hesitated to move. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the computer |
| 004286614 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | When the consumer lifted foot of the brake pedal vehicle suddenly accelerated, and hit a women who was standing in the front of the consumer's |
| 004285893 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Car will not accelerate from stop at times. engines revs but transmission will not catch. several near accidents at stop signs and traffic lights. |
| 0000281158 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Vehicle suddenly lurched forward and veered to the right running into a wall. *mr no injuries occurred, but there's damage in the vehicle's front |
| 003279106 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Ltr fm brett woody (tx) re dangerous defective transmission software problems in the 2002-2003 lexus es300, reply attn jan crow/ houston ofc. *ph |
| 003279105 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Ltr fm brett woody (tx) re dangerous defective transmission software problems in the 2002-2003 lexus es300, reply attn jan crow/ houston ofc. *ph |
| 003279104 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Ltr fm brett woody (tx) re dangerous defective transmission software problems in the 2002-2003 lexus es300, reply attn jan crow/ houston ofc. *ph |
| 003277706 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | The transmission in this car is unpredictable. it jerks, jumps and on occasion lurches ahead. it will hesitate when starting from stand still or |
| 003277653 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | There is a pronounced hesitation when the accelerator is floored. this has been there since i leased the car and i do not know if it is due to a |
| 003277652 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | There is a pronounced hesitation when the accelerator is floored. this has been there since i leased the car and i do not know if it is due to a |
| 003276919 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | I realize that my problem, with a bad radio is not a mechanical one. however, i am sending this for your information, and to indicate that lexus does |
| 004272019 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | While driving 65 mph driver applied the brakes and front end shook and pulled to the left.consumer, was able to maintain control of the vehicle and |
| 003271578 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Upon stopping, and when consumer removed foot from the gas pedal vehicle surged forward before the brake pedal was depressed. this occurred numerous |
| 003271577 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Upon stopping, and when consumer removed foot from the gas pedal vehicle surged forward before the brake pedal was depressed. this occurred numerous |
| 004271576 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Vehicle hesitated from a standing start position. the rpms went up but the vehicle did not move until it got into another gear. it will drive for a |
| 004271575 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Vehicle hesitated from a standing start position. the rpms went up but the vehicle did not move until it got into another gear. it will drive for a |
| 004271574 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Vehicle hesitated from a standing start position. the rpms went up but the vehicle did not move until it got into another gear. it will drive for a |
| 004271565 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Consumer complained about unexpected acceleration. consumer took vehicle to the dealer. also, the lexus corporation sent a representative to inspect |
| 004268551 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | When pulling into a parking spot driver depressed the brake pedal and vehicle suddenly accelerated. vehicle went over the curb, and hit a light pole |
| 004268550 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | When pulling into a parking spot driver depressed the brake pedal and vehicle suddenly accelerated. vehicle went over the curb, and hit a light pole |
| 004266490 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | While driving 4 mph and depressing the brakes brake pedal pulsated, causing extended stopping distance, which resulted in vehicle hitting an |
| 004266489 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | While driving 4 mph and depressing the brakes brake pedal pulsated, causing extended stopping distance, which resulted in vehicle hitting an |
| 004266361 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | While driving at 15 mph vehicle experienced unwanted sudden acceleration. when this occurred consumer immediately depressed the brake pedal, and put |
| 004266257 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | While waiting in heavy traffic at an intersection and without warning vehicle suddenly accelerated. this caused the driver to rear end the vehicle |
| 004266256 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | While waiting in heavy traffic at an intersection and without warning vehicle suddenly accelerated. this caused the driver to rear end the vehicle |
| 004265998 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | AUTO ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING ACCIDENT, STRIKING A BUILDING. *JB SEE VOQ 10061753. *DSY UPDATED 7/5/12 *CN |
| 004265528 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | There is a dangerous and unpredictable tendency for the vehicle engine/transmission combination to accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly. this is an |
| 004265527 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | There is a dangerous and unpredictable tendency for the vehicle engine/transmission combination to accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly. this is an |
| 004264833 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | The vehicle lunged upon parking. as a result the consumer lost control and hit a wall. the front end repairs cost $2,275.00. *ak (sudden |
| 004264785 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | While entering a parking lot vehicle accelerated on its own. consumer tapped the brakes, and speed increased even more. as a result, driver loss |
| 003264746 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | While parking consumer depressed the brake pedal and vehicle lurched forward, hitting a building. the front of the vehicle was damaged. vehicle |
| 003264745 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | While parking consumer depressed the brake pedal and vehicle lurched forward, hitting a building. the front of the vehicle was damaged. vehicle |
| 0000261772 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE SPEEDOMETER, IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO READ THE GAUGE WENT THE SUN WAS SHINING BRIGHTLY THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. *PH *JB |
| 003258833 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Strong sulfur smell inside car when stopping after brisk acceleration. a/c in normal setting. lexus aware of this problem and there is even a service |
| 004257669 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | While driving and without warning, the transmission jerked, which caused the driver to pull off the highway. the driver had the vehicle towed to the |
| 002254907 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Due to the design of the speedometer consumer cannot read the gauge during the bright daylight hours. the pointer is bright red, and with the bright |
| 004254487 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | While driving 65 mph driver was making a right turn lost control of the vehicle and hit a concrete barrier. both air bags did not deploy. vehicle |
| 003251869 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Since my acquisiton of a 2003 lexus es-300, the vehicle has displayed very uneven shifting and hestitation as the transmission upshifts and downshifts |
| 003247284 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Intermittently when pulling from a stop or turning a corner from a stop, the vehicle would hesitate for several seconds before accelerating. the |
| 003244765 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED WHEN IN NEUTRAL AND ENGINE IS OFF, PERMITTING CAR TO ROLL.*AK |
| 003239094 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Transmission is unpredictable. sometimes it hesitates, sometimes it lurches. it shudders at times when shifting. i've had the car in to the dealer |
| 003238583 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | There is a pronounced hesitation when the accelerator is floored. this lack of responsiveness leaves the vehicle and the driver exposed to accident |
| 003237287 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | After starting the vehicle, the consumer pressed on the accelerator pedal and the vehicle hesitated before moving. the cause was not determined |
| 0000235176 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Problems with vehicle's turn signals.*mr the consumer wanted the dealership to increase the sound of the turning signals when activated, and the |
| 002215600 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | The consumer complained about the design of the windshield. the consumer stated that it was difficult to see through the windshield while driving. |
| 003211505 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | When accelerating out of a slow turn(usually a u-turn) the car will delay approx 1 second before transmission engages. when slowing to stop but not |
| 003229873 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | While driving, the air bag light illuminated on the dashboard. the was dealer notified. *ak the dealership returned the vehicle to the consumer |
| 003216584 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Hesitation upon acceleration. i notice the vehicle lacks the ability to pick up speed from a slow down or dead stop. i feel this in 1st-3rd gears when |
| 003216102 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Hesitation upon acceleration. i notice the vehicle lacks the ability to pick up speed from a slow down or dead stop. i feel this in 1st-3rd gears when |
| 003216101 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | Hesitation upon acceleration. i notice the vehicle lacks the ability to pick up speed from a slow down or dead stop. i feel this in 1st-3rd gears when |
| 002216082 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | The consumer complained about the design of the windshield. the consumer stated that it was difficult to see through the windshield while driving. |
| 003214986 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | The vehicle had problems picking up speed, when the accelerator was pressed the vehicle did not respond, it sounded as though something was ticking |
| 003214970 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | The transmission of the lexus 2003 es300 is subject to major hesitation, particularly in crowded intersections and with lack of acceleration. very |
| 003214488 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | The transmission of the lexus 2003 es300 is subject to major hesitation, particularly in crowded intersections and with lack of acceleration. very |
| 003214307 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | The new 5 speed transmission on my '03 lexus seems a little strange. if i drive about 35 mph and then slow down to about 5 mph and than try to |
| 003211985 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | When accelerating out of a slow turn(usually a u-turn) the car will delay approx 1 second before transmission engages. when slowing to stop but not |
| 002189412 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | While driving at highway speed the vehicle jerks and drags, contacted the dealer they said that lexus was doing some sort of computer program update |
| 002189401 | LEXUS | ES300 | 2003 | While driving at highway speed the vehicle jerks and drags, contacted the dealer they said that lexus was doing some sort of computer program update |
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