Lexus Es 2003
Model Es made in 2003 by Lexus got 39 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine. The car has one 3 engine.
Model 2003
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | F | 21/29/24 | 23/37.4/27.8202 | Regular | 970 | MIDSIZE CARS |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 10/13/2007 | 20000 | 1 | 04/10/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 lexus es300. the contact's wife was involved in a two vehicle crash. while driving 10 mph, another vehicle struck the contact's vehicle on the passenger side. a police report was filed. the other vehicle was traveling approximately 25 mph. the contact's vehicle was destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. the failure and current mileages were 20,000. updated 11/14/07. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 09/16/2006 | 1 | 05/16/2003 | |
| A disabled vehicle in front of mine was hovering over narrow express lane shoulder and right lane. i slowed and put my signal on preparing to merge into the left lane, but the vehicle behind me did not react similarly and consequently rear-ended me at full speed (+). the force of this impact pushed my car into the disabled car in front of me. no airbags deployed on either impact, and the seat belt failed to protect me from a serious spinal fracture. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/27/2013 | 58000 | ||
| Drivers door will not unlock. can't open drivers door. had to climb over to passenger side to get out. no manual over ride to open door. i'm 82 years old and could not fine a way to open my door with the door switch or the remote control. this is a real safety concern . | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| 03/03/2010 | 125000 | ||
| 1. the vehicle hesitates with initial acceleration (slow or quick acceleration). 2. the automatic transmission also hesitates. i suspect that ounce the acceleration problem is fixed that the transmission problem would be fixed. 3. i have gone to the lexus dealer to update the computer with a new chip to help resolve the problems with no success. 4. i have discovered on the internet that hundreds of lexus owners have the same complaint. in some cases the dealers have the audacity to suggest thats the way the car was designed! why isn't lexus listning to all the complaints? thanks | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 03/03/2010 | 125000 | ||
| 1. the vehicle hesitates with initial acceleration (slow or quick acceleration). 2. the automatic transmission also hesitates. i suspect that ounce the acceleration problem is fixed that the transmission problem would be fixed. 3. i have gone to the lexus dealer to update the computer with a new chip to help resolve the problems with no success. 4. i have discovered on the internet that hundreds of lexus owners have the same complaint. in some cases the dealers have the audacity to suggest thats the way the car was designed! why isn't lexus listning to all the complaints? thanks | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/22/2011 | 109000 | ||
| Fuel line ruptured (part number 23801-20150 pipe sub assembly). fuel was splashing all over the engine compartment and fumes were pouring into the passenger cabin causing nausea. i was able to pull into a work shop where the problem was diagnosed and we could see fuel splashing when the engine was on. i contacted the lexus dealer who dosent keep the part in stock and wouldnt comment on the problem nor provide any assistance to diagnose or advise cause of the problem | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 1 | 9999 | 04/01/2003 |
| I own a lexus 2003 es. the transmission is performing unsafely! 1. at stop lights, while holding the car stopped with the brake, the trans wants to go and the car lunges forward. 2. at low speeds (20 -30 mph) the car doesn't know what gear to be in. the trans will jump down causing the rpms to suddenly increase then slam into the next gear lunging the car forward. 3. my biggest concern driving downhill at highway speeds, when the brake is applied, the trans jumps out of overdrive into 4th gear lunging the car forward! i am afraid of what may happen when the road is wet! *nm | |||
| 09/12/2006 | 1 | 12/15/2002 | |
| I have a 2003 lexus es300 with 41000 miles. the transmission does not shift properly and actually hesitates then jerks. i am afraid this will lead to a break down at some point. the lexus dealership claims there are no updates available at this time. i feel there should be a recall on this transmission. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/15/2007 | 32000 | 1000 | 02/15/2007 |
| The car changes gear when braking to a stop or coasting. when i apply the accelerator the car may hesitate and the snap into gear and lunge forward or it may quickly go between two gears until it finally jerks into gear and lunges forward. i took this certified car to the dealer under warranty and they claimed to have updated the computer program but it is exactly the same as before. the car has now started to hesitate while driving on the interstate as if was changing gears but doesn't need too. t he car is under warranty but i am discouraged by my first service experience. *jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 09/16/2006 | 1 | 05/16/2003 | |
| A disabled vehicle in front of mine was hovering over narrow express lane shoulder and right lane. i slowed and put my signal on preparing to merge into the left lane, but the vehicle behind me did not react similarly and consequently rear-ended me at full speed (+). the force of this impact pushed my car into the disabled car in front of me. no airbags deployed on either impact, and the seat belt failed to protect me from a serious spinal fracture. *jb | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 09/13/2007 | 52000 | 1 | 04/04/2007 |
| Clicking noise when turning steering wheel; took the car to wilkie lexus dealership in ardmore, pa. they told me that the car needs new steering shaft. car has 52000 miles and a part like this failing this early is not explained. *jb | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 02/27/2013 | 58000 | ||
| Drivers door will not unlock. can't open drivers door. had to climb over to passenger side to get out. no manual over ride to open door. i'm 82 years old and could not fine a way to open my door with the door switch or the remote control. this is a real safety concern . | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 126000 | 1 | |
| Backing up into my driveway making turn to straighten car out and all of sudden the car just speed up in reverse. causing crash into side of my house. after that i tried to back car into driveway but due to damage was unable to. i pulled car over to street parking. when i pulled car onto street there were no problems. right after incident i checked to see if gas pedal was stuck i dont believe it was. i was startled and in shock. reported incident to my insurance company. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 126000 | ||
| Backing up into my driveway making turn to straighten car out and all of sudden the car just speed up in reverse. causing crash into side of my house.after that i tried to back car into driveway but due to damage was unable to. i pulled car over to street parking. when i pulled car onto street there were no problems. right after incident i checked to see if gas pedal was stuck i dont believe it was. i was startled and in shock. reported incident to my insurance company. | |||
| 06/16/2005 | 32000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owned a 2003 lexus es. while driving at speeds of 45 mph in the rain, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. the contact was unable to maintain control of the steering wheel and proceeded to crash into the median. the vehicle surged forward and proceeded to crash into the driver | |||
| 04/03/2007 | 50313 | 1 | 08/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 lexus 300 es. the contact stated that the vehicle automatically accelerated while attempting to pull into a parking space. the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. the vehicle stopped only after it jumped a curb. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, but no failure was found. the contact has the repair invoice and pictures. the current and failure mileage were 50,313.*ak | |||
| 09/19/2006 | 43000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while turning from a side street onto a main road and applying the brake, the vehicle engine revved. then, while pulling into a parking space at 3 mph and applying the brake, the vehicle lunged forward and over a small embankment. the engine continued to rev for a short time. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA | CLIVE | BETTS LEXUS | 800-373-1836 | |
| IL | HIGHLAND PARK | 60035 | LEXUS | |
| OH | NEW PHILADELPHIA | 44663 | BROADWAY MOTORS | 330-339-9819 |
| VA | CHANTILLY | POHANKA LEXUS |