NHTSA Complaint #10568716 — 1996 LEXUS ES300
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10568716 |
| Vehicle | 1996 LEXUS ES300 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 126,558 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AZ |
Consumer Description
WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SHOPPING AND WENT TO TURN LEFT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND SMOOTHLY AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HAD A LOWER CONTROL ARM PUT IN BECAUSE OF A BAD BUSHING BUT WAS TOLD THE RACK AND PINION IS ALSO BAD. THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING NOW. *TR
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