Complaints
48
Crashes
15
Fires
13
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Lexus Es Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:135,947 mi
Fires:4
#25 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:113,125 mi
Fires:2
#35 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:163,875 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Lexus Es.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | 4 | 135,947 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | 2 | 113,125 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 3 | 2 | 163,875 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 5 | — | 99,580 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
135,947
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
113,125
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Avg Miles
163,875
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,580
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Lexus Es — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Lexus Es reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2002 Lexus Es has 48 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Lexus Es?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (8 complaints, avg 135,947 mi); Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 113,125 mi); Body Structure (5 complaints, avg 163,875 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Lexus Es?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 129,151 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Lexus Es?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Lexus Es include 15 crash-related reports, 13 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Lexus Es have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Lexus Es as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Lexus Es?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lexus Es reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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