Rear noise while driving many other drivers have the same question. When the car goes over pot holes I makes a sound similar to golf / bowing bowln hitting each other.
The worst 1997 Lexus ES problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seats1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Seats1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Lexus ES 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Supersession notice
- Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
- Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
- Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
What 1997 Lexus ES owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 lexus es 300. He stated that the driver's side seat heater was replaced under warranty on december 28, 2001. Approximately five years later he noticed that the seat heater got extremely hot. The contact stated that there have been minor electrical problems with the vehicle however; he felt this issue was more severe. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. The VIN appears to be invalid. Updated 02/01/08. *lj updated 02/01/08
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Questions about the 1997 Lexus ES
Is the 1997 Lexus ES reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Lexus ES, fewer than a typical ES model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Lexus ES?
Seats, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Lexus ES have?
No recalls on record.
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