Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2003 Lexus ES 300. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 136,406. At the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 235,000.
The worst 2003 Lexus ES problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration6
- Transmission5
- Brakes4
- Airbags3
- Electrical3
Problems by type
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- Acceleration6
- Transmission5
- Brakes4
- Airbags3
- Electrical3
- Engine3
- Steering3
- Fuel system2
- Seat belts2
- Body1
- Locks1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Lexus ES 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components
- Supersession notice
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
What 2003 Lexus ES owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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I was coming up my street like I do every day and all of a sudden it started accelerating and I was stuck staring wheel locked up and I hit a tree and got severely injured the car is totaled
I was driving in residential doing speed limit 30. The car started to exhilarate right before my turn on the my street. The brakes wouldn't work because the car just kept going faster the stearing wheel locked up. I couldn't stop and ran start into a tree and spun out, resulting in serious injuries *tt
1) passenger driver side dash air bag looks as if it is ready to burst. 2) transmission often has slight slip while driving. I notice at certain gear change while driving automatic vehicle.
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Driving out of my garage usually slowly and when I put my foot on the gas while in reverse to pull out the car just flew out into the street. The immediately tried to brake and couldn't work. When I hit a truck in the street behind me the car finally stopped. I had no control. This never happened before, a first time and a very frightening experience. The car is at the lexus authorized body shop waiting for the lexus inspector to go over the car. I would be afraid to drive this car in the future thinking this could happen again anytime. I'm the original owner and felt this is the best car I ever owned until now.
I was reversing and trying to turn when my car lexus es 300 suddenly picked up high speed acceleration by it self and went forward and hit a fence in front. The vehicle picked up unintentional high speed (full throttle). It was beyond my control. My body went forward and backward violently. For few days I have experienced muscle stiffness, pain and poor night sleep.
Driver's seat belt will not snap into buckle. If I depress the release and push the metal part in at the same time it will catch and hold. But it will not go in normally.
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 .
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Questions about the 2003 Lexus ES
Is the 2003 Lexus ES reliable?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2003 Lexus ES, close to a typical ES model year.
What is the 2003 Lexus ES year score?
The 2003 Lexus ES scores 69 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lexus ES: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Lexus ES?
Acceleration and speed control, with 6 complaints, typically around 88,600 miles. Next is transmission (5).
How many recalls does the 2003 Lexus ES have?
No recalls on record.
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