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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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Lexus Es.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 8 | — | 4 | 135,947 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | 2 | 113,125 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | 3 | 2 | 163,875 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 5 | — | 99,580 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | 1 | — | 39,633 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 3 | — | 145,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | 2 | 109,333 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 176,868 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | 1 | 75,500 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 172 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | 1 | — | 104,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 1 | — | 175,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | 1 | 267,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 1 | — | 58,920 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 88,300 mi |
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