2004 LEXUS ES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
21
Owner Complaints
7 Crashes
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 LEXUS ES
The 2004 LEXUS ES has received a total of 21 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (4 complaints), Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal (3 complaints), and Engine (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 LEXUS ES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 LEXUS ES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2004 LEXUS ES
21 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 LEXUS ES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Air Bags
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 3
2 Crashes
1 Injury
Engine
Complaints: 2
2 Crashes
1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The passenger side airbag is shrinking and seems to be collapsing into the dashboard. There is an indicator light on the passenger side that is lit up noting that "airbag off," so apparently there is no airbag protection for passenger. Three days ago, the right side of the windshield - passenger side, and the passenger window and passenger side back seat window, were all moist and foggy in the morning. There were no windows opened. I think the airbag situation is causing the airbag to leak moisture into the surrounding windows and the passenger side of the car. I don't know what this fluid/moisture is composed of, but I can only imagine it must be some type of chemical - something that you do not want to be leaking into the car on a daily basis.
VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT IN GARAGE. THOUGH NOT NOTICED IMMEDIATELY, SOMETIME DURING THE MORNING I NOTICED MY DASHBOARD VINYL AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LOOKED SWOLLEN , AND UPON EXAMINATION, IT SHOWED A SPLIT IN THE VINYL ALSO. I TOOK IT TO A REPUTABLE AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST THOUSANDS TO FIX, BUT THAT A DEALERSHIP MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP. SO I WENT TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEAL WHO SAID SOME VEHICLES HAD RECALLS BUT MINE DID NOT. AS TIME GOES ON, THE VINYL SEEMS TO HAVE PRESSURE BUILDING BEHIND IT, AND THE SPLIT IS MORE OBVIOUS. I AM AFRAID TO ALLOW PASSENGERS TO SIT IN THAT SEAT. I AM AFRAID IF THE AIRBAG BURST OUT WHILE I AM DRIVING, I MAY OVERREACT AND WRECK. THIS IS NOT SAFE AT ALL. PLEASE HELP.
VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT IN GARAGE. THOUGH NOT NOTICED IMMEDIATELY, SOMETIME DURING THE MORNING I NOTICED MY DASHBOARD VINYL AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LOOKED SWOLLEN , AND UPON EXAMINATION, IT SHOWED A SPLIT IN THE VINYL ALSO. I TOOK IT TO A REPUTABLE AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST THOUSANDS TO FIX, BUT THAT A DEALERSHIP MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP. SO I WENT TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEAL WHO SAID SOME VEHICLES HAD RECALLS BUT MINE DID NOT. AS TIME GOES ON, THE VINYL SEEMS TO HAVE PRESSURE BUILDING BEHIND IT, AND THE SPLIT IS MORE OBVIOUS. I AM AFRAID TO ALLOW PASSENGERS TO SIT IN THAT SEAT. I AM AFRAID IF THE AIRBAG BURST OUT WHILE I AM DRIVING, I MAY OVERREACT AND WRECK. THIS IS NOT SAFE AT ALL. PLEASE HELP.
INTERMEDIATE WIPERS HAVE NEVER WORKED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LEXUS ES. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Safety Rating for the 2004 LEXUS ES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 LEXUS ES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 LEXUS ES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 LEXUS ES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS ES
- 1999 LEXUS ES — 8 complaints
- 2000 LEXUS ES — 9 complaints
- 2001 LEXUS ES — 3 complaints
- 2002 LEXUS ES — 48 complaints
- 2003 LEXUS ES — 36 complaints
- 2004 LEXUS ES (current)
- 2005 LEXUS ES — 75 complaints
- 2006 LEXUS ES — 12 complaints
- 2007 LEXUS ES — 159 complaints
- 2008 LEXUS ES — 76 complaints
- 2009 LEXUS ES — 29 complaints
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