2002 LEXUS ES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
48
Owner Complaints
15 Crashes 13 Fires
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 LEXUS ES
The 2002 LEXUS ES has received a total of 48 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (8 complaints), Electrical System (5 complaints), and Structurebody (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 LEXUS ES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 LEXUS ES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 LEXUS ES
48 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 LEXUS ES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Engine
Complaints: 8
4 Fires
Electrical System
Complaints: 5
2 Fires
Structurebody
Complaints: 5
3 Crashes
2 Fires
2 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5
5 Crashes
3 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4
1 Crash
1 Injury
Air Bags
Complaints: 3
3 Crashes
2 Injuries
Wheels
Complaints: 3
2 Fires
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
1 Fire
Steering
Complaints: 2
1 Fire
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
1 Fire
Power Train
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2002 Lexus ES 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH in the driveway and turning into the garage, the vehicle unintentionally accelerated, hit a beam, drove through the garage wall, and into the dining area of the residence, crashed into the furniture, and stopped. The air bags did not deploy. The contact noticed sparks and smoke coming from the dashboard after the impact. There was no injury sustained. There was property damage. The contact stated that she had previously filed a complaint regarding the vehicle's sudden and unintended acceleration. A report police was filed with the police. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was later towed back to the residence. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Lexus ES 300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH in the driveway and turning into the garage, the vehicle unintentionally accelerated, hit a beam, drove through the garage wall, and into the dining area of the residence, crashed into the furniture, and stopped. The air bags did not deploy. The contact noticed sparks and smoke coming from the dashboard after the impact. There was no injury sustained. There was property damage. The contact stated that she had previously filed a complaint regarding the vehicle's sudden and unintended acceleration. A report police was filed with the police. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was later towed back to the residence. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
During a trip on the highway the accelerator was to low and take harder to accelerate the car. When we arrived home close to parking end the car suddenly accelerated while I was using the brakes pedal. I was lucky to stop on time. Thanks for your attention.
I TRIED TO START MY CAR OUT OF NO WHERE IT WOULDN'T START NO WARNING OR ANYTHING I CHECKED THE STARTER THAT WASN'T IT I'M NOT SURE OFF IT'S THE ENGINE OR AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM
I TRIED TO START MY CAR OUT OF NO WHERE IT WOULDN'T START NO WARNING OR ANYTHING I CHECKED THE STARTER THAT WASN'T IT I'M NOT SURE OFF IT'S THE ENGINE OR AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM
Safety Rating for the 2002 LEXUS ES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 LEXUS ES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 LEXUS ES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 LEXUS ES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS ES
- 1997 LEXUS ES — 2 complaints
- 1998 LEXUS ES — 3 complaints
- 1999 LEXUS ES — 8 complaints
- 2000 LEXUS ES — 9 complaints
- 2001 LEXUS ES — 3 complaints
- 2002 LEXUS ES (current)
- 2003 LEXUS ES — 36 complaints
- 2004 LEXUS ES — 21 complaints
- 2005 LEXUS ES — 75 complaints
- 2006 LEXUS ES — 12 complaints
- 2007 LEXUS ES — 159 complaints
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- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints
- LEXUS RX330 — 659 total complaints