NHTSA Complaint #10983192 — 1997 LEXUS ES300
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10983192 |
| Vehicle | 1997 LEXUS ES300 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 180,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AZ |
Consumer Description
THE STEERING WHEEL COMES COMPLETELY OFF THE COLUMN WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THEN AGAIN WHEN TURNING. THE CAR COULD NOT BE STEERED AT ALL. THE HORN AND POWER STEERING NO LONGER WORK.
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