1997 Lexus Es Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1997 Lexus Es. Part of Generation 3 (XV20) — 1997–2001.

19961998
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1997 Lexus Es Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:175,000 mi
#21 complaints

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Avg mileage:20,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Lexus Es.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
POWER TRAIN1——175,000 mi
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER1——20,000 mi

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