Complaints
75
per 10K Sold
11.1
US Sales
67,577
Crashes
18
Fires
0
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Lexus Es Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:600 mi
Crash-related:1
#213 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:31,272 mi
Crash-related:6
#38 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:38,112 mi
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Lexus Es.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 20 | 1 | — | 600 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 6 | — | 31,272 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 4 | — | 38,112 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 55,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
600
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,272
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,112
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Lexus Es — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Lexus Es reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2005 Lexus Es has 75 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Lexus Es?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (20 complaints, avg 600 mi); Unintended Acceleration (13 complaints, avg 31,272 mi); Airbags (8 complaints, avg 38,112 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 2005 Lexus Es?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 21,705 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Lexus Es?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Lexus Es include 18 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 12 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 2005 Lexus Es have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 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 2005 Lexus Es?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (automatic transmission) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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