1994 Lexus ES300 problems

Filed Jun 25, 2010 · Transmission · 64,000 miles · IL

2004 lexus es330-car hesitates when attempting to accelerate. Very unsafe when trying to merge into highway traffic. Almost had serious accident because of this problem. Computer chip for transmission has been replaced that was supposed to fix problem. Used premium gas as suggested by mechanic- nothing helped.

Filed Apr 9, 2010 · Electrical · 222,054 miles · TN

1994 lexus es300 instrument panel (speedometer,tachometer,fuel,and temp),needles have gone out and impossible to read gauges at night or in low light conditions.

Filed Feb 3, 2010 · Acceleration · MD

Bought lexus es300 in 1994. Kept for car for 5 years. Even brand new it would occasionally lunge forward when my foot was on the brake. Reported the problem to dealership over and over; wrote letters; kept complaining about this sporadic lunging forward of the car but I was not even taken seriously. At a stop light I would have to stay 10+ feet behind the car in front just in case my lexus lunged forward even with my foot on the brake. I finally got rid of this car since I felt it was a not safe and the dealership nor the company took me serious about this racing of the engine and the lunging forward.

Filed Aug 16, 2009 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · KY

1994 lexus es300. Electroluminescent gauges for speedometer and tachometer fail to illuminate. This makes it very difficult or impossible (especially with glare or at night) to determine RPM's or speed. A search on the web will show this is a common problem among 1992 - 1996 es300's. It is a safety hazard and is something that should be reviewed.

Filed Dec 31, 2004 · Seat belts · 110,000 miles · NC

Driver's seatbelt assembly repeatedly unlatches arbitrarily posing serious safety concern. Has occurred while vehicle is stationary and in motion. Flow lexus of kernersville, nc, refuses to make complimentary repair.

Filed Jan 31, 2004 · Seat belts · 100,000 miles · KY

Front seat belt may not latch properly and can un-latch itself. Has occurred occasionally without warning since the original incident date.

Filed Dec 18, 2003 · Seat belts · KS

Passenger's side seat belt will extend outward, but will not retract back in place. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic replaced the seat belt mechanism.

Filed Jun 30, 2003 · Electrical · CA

Consumer states that the battery is leaking acid through positive post. Consumer states that the vehicle would shut off without warning. Dealer notified.

Filed Apr 17, 2003 · Acceleration · CA

While backing up the vehicle suddenly accelerated into a chain fence then the gear changed and the vehicle accelerated forward into a wall. *nlm

Filed Aug 22, 2002 · Electrical · KY

While car was running battery exploded.*ak consumer had driven the vehicle and parked in a parking lot. The vehicle sat for about 30 minutes before consumer attempted to start the vehicle again. Consumer inserted the key and hwen turning the ignition the battery exploded creating fumes and smoke. All the electrical power was gone. The dealer made the necessary repairs. A few days later the electrical system warning light illuminated.