Complaints
37
Crashes
17
Fires
0
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Lexus Es Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:79,152 mi
Crash-related:4
#24 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:202,867 mi
Crash-related:3
#33 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:130,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Lexus Es.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 4 | — | 79,152 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 3 | — | 202,867 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | 1 | — | 130,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 2 | — | 190,667 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 2 | — | 260,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 20,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | — | 159,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 1 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | 235,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 109,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | 1 | — | 135,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — |
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