Worst 2003 Lexus Es Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Unintended Acceleration
Brakes
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Lexus Es.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 4 | — | 79,152 mi | |
| Brakes | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
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2003 Lexus Es — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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