2002 Lexus Es Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Lexus Es. Part of Generation 4 (XV30) — 2002–2006.

20012003
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

Avg mileage:135,947 mi
Fires:4
#25 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:113,125 mi
Fires:2
#35 complaints

STRUCTURE:BODY

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.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ENGINE84135,947 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM52113,125 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY532163,875 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5599,580 mi
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION4139,633 mi
AIR BAGS33145,000 mi
WHEELS32109,333 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM21176,868 mi
STEERING2175,500 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1172 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING11104,000 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL18,000 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING11175,000 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS122,000 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE11267,000 mi
POWER TRAIN1158,920 mi
SERVICE BRAKES150,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1100 mi
SUSPENSION143,000 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER188,300 mi

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