Sudden acceleration leading to impact with home. Police report dated 10-22-07 indicates sudden uncontrolled acceleration. Scared to drive vehicle again.
2002 Lexus ES300 acceleration complaints
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Sudden acceleration leading to impact with home. Police report dated 10-22-07 indicates sudden uncontrolled acceleration. Scared to drive vehicle again.
While pulling into a parking space the car engine revved higher and car jumped forward. My foot was already on the brake so I pressed brake all the way down. The car stopped but the engine kept revving at just over 3000rpm. I put car in neutral and engine remained at just over 3000rpm. I then put car in park and engine RPM shot to over 6000 at which I immediately tuned key to off. I never took foot off brake during this time. I then turned car back on and everything was back to normal. This has never happened before and we have had the car since new from dealer.
Sudden unintended acceleration of 2002 lexus es 300 . My wife was operating her vehicle when it suddenly accelerated to 95 MPH the brakes did not stop the vehicle and my wife applied the emergency brakes. Fortunately traffic was light on the wb 101 w/of 405 fwy in los angeles ca she pulled on the shoulder passing numerous vehicles she placed the car in neutral and with full brake applications the car slowed after a few miles. I contacted lexus dealer who advised me this vehicle wasn't included in the recall and that I would have to pay for the diagnostic and I am appalled at this it occurred once and I feel its electronic the mat was not a factor.
2002 lexus es300 with unintended acceleration. Consumer states that the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly and the brakes would not work to stop the vehicle. *kb the consumer stated when she placed the vehicle into drive, it accelerated quickly and crashed into another vehicle.
Sudden acceleration from a stop in a line of traffic resulted in collision with vehicle in front. Vehicle was 2002 lexus es 300. Several prior sudden acceleration events had previously occurred. Contact with lexus dealer resulted in no assistance.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus es300. The contact stated as he backed out of a parking space the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a parked vehicle. No one was injured. A police report is available if needed. The back end of the vehicle was damaged in the crash. The vehicle was able to be driven to contact's home and later to a body shop for repair. The toyota manufacturer was called and now the contact was waiting for a representative to return his call. The contact stated prior to the crash he had the acceleration problem, he took the vehicle to the lexus dealer they checked the vehicle but found no failure with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 27,200.
I experienced the problem after my 90,000 scheduled major maintenance. On 11/22/09, I returned to my car and found the windows and sun roof were opened. I had not engaged the remote to do this. I got in the car and closed the windows and sun roof. I drove approx one and a half miles. I slowed the car to prepare to park. I turned into the parking space and noticed that the car was not stopping. I pressed on the brake and the car suddenly surged forward crossing over a curb and striking a parked car. While at the body shop a lexus technition went in to check the car and said he found everything to be within specifications. Previously reported by phone but the account was not complete.
I was driving my 2002 lexus e300 on rte95 in providence r.I. I was in the middle lane traveling at the speed of the traffic--65mph. Suddenly t check engine warning light came on and without warning when I stepped on the gas pedal there was no response. I was in the midst of heavy traffic losing speed rapidly. Fortunately I was able to coast to the edge of the road . The chip which feeds gas to the engine failed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus es300. The contact stated as she came to a stop with her foot on the brake pedal, there was a bump in the road and the vehicle lurched and accelerated forward. The contact stated as the vehicle accelerated it hit another vehicle and there was extensive damage to both vehicles. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was repaired and checked by a mechanic who stated there was no problem and everything was normal with the accelerator pedal. The mechanic also did a computer check showing no code problem. The failure mileage was 92,388. Updated 03/04/10. The consumer received a letter from toyota stating upon examination of the vehicle, it was discovered that the after market floor mat that was on top of the factory floor mat was preventing the accelerator from reaching the floor. And it was not recommended to stack floor mats on the drivers side because of interference with the brake and accelerator pedals. Updated 04/06/10.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 lexus es300. While driving approximately 5 MPH out of a parking space pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal followed by an unintended increase in speed. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into the residence home and a tree. There were no injuries. The police was notified. The vehicle was completely destroyed and it was towed to an auto collision facility. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 60,000.
My experience happened on july 14, 2009. I was easing into my parking place at the college where I teach, going about zero miles per hour, when all of a sudden I was plummeted into a tree less that five feet in front of me so hard that it totaled my 2002 lexus. The forward movement felt like an airplane in takeoff mode.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus es 300. While entering a parking space, the vehicle accelerated without intention. The vehicle went over the side-walk and crashed into a parked vehicle. After hitting the vehicle, she put the vehicle in reverse, but the vehicle then accelerated into a tree. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The current and failure mileages were approximately 45,000. Updated 12/16/09 *bf pictures received. Updated 12/16/09
My 2002 lexus 3000 suddenly accelerated as I was pulling forward into a parking space and crashed into a building. When it happened, my foot was resting lightly on the brake, preparing to brake to a stop, and letting the car idle into the spot. I had a similar thing happen about 4 months ago. *jb the consumer sustained some bruises as a result of the crash. Updated 12/19/05. *jb *nm the vehicle was inspected by one of toyotas field technicians. The technician determined that the electronic throttle, brake system and other engine operating parameters were functioning properly.
When backing out of a parking space the car went into a high acceleration. I rear ended two cars that were directly behind me. If there was anyone walking behind I would have killed them. I believe there is a throttle control problem. *la
I had pulled into my garage. I had my foot on the brake and lifted it a little to inch forward to my mark ( to allow for the garage door to close) when the car just surged forward! Fortunately I applied the brake hard, since my foot was by the brake, but I banged into the garage wall and did damage to the car and the wall.
Dt: consumer owned a 2002 es 300. Consumer was getting into a parking place when he went over a speed bump, he stopped with vehicle in reverse, then, placed the car in drive and the vehicle surged forward, consumer tried to apply brake and brakes failed. The vehicle would not stop, ended up striking a concrete pillar. There were no injuries. No police report, but it was reported to insurance company. The vehicle was moving forward with great force and brakes could not stop vehicle. Consumer was aware of an investigation that was in progress on this matter. Although investigation was officially closed, the federal safety agency said that they would monitor these type of vehicles. Consumer said that investigation was on the electronic throttle control.
When the gas pedal was applied, the vehicle paused for 1-2 seconds before proceeding forward. As a result, the consumer had almost hit pedestrians and rear ended other motorists. If the consumer attempts to switch lanes to avoid hitting or rear ending anyone, the vehicle stalls. The vehicle has been serviced 9 times by the dealership, in which diagnostic test have been performed, but no failure code was found. The dealership only conclusion is that this is how the vehicle is suppose to drive.
2002 lexus es300 with about 18,000 miles has a problem with hesitation when accelerating after slowing down, especially after completing a turn. It is like the transmission doesn't adjust with the pressing of the gas pedal. Almost had an accident because of the hesitation. Also I have had problems with the car down shifting as I come down a hill. Also a problem with the car trying to decide what gear to be in when going around 20 to 25 miles per hour. You can feel the car change gear. Passengers even have asked what was that? Complained to dealership, and was told it was the way I drive. I had the sb-tc004-03 performed after receiving the letter from lexus, but it didn't help. May have made it worse.
In august I went to park my car (2002 es300) in my driveway when all of a sudden it picked up speed, crashing through my brand new fence and side porch. It must be noted that I had my foot on the brake, the car was stopped and all of a sudden it took off on me. My foot never moved off the brake the whole time; the car came to a stop when it hit the porch. The day before I was driving with my mom and as I started to slow the car down b/c I was coming to a stop sign the car all of a sudden picked up speed, but thankfully at that time I had time to press the brakes down harder and stop the car. When I park my car in the driveway it is only a couple of inches from the gate and from the gate it is about 2-3 feet to the porch so there was no way to avoid this accident. When lexus inspected the car they found nothing wrong with the dbw (electronic throttle control). I find this to be a coverup of some sorts b/c I've been driving for years and never had this happen to me before. I know first hand that is is not a driver error it is a manufactor's defect. I know it went into investigations and they are not recalling the cars b/c there was not enough evidence that this really happens. Since I've been bringing this issue to light I recently found out that the same thing happened to my husband's friend's wife last year. Her car took off on her and went through her garage. This is very dangerous and I do not feel safe driving my car. I feel that lexus is really in a position where they don't have to do anything because the federal safety agency deemed there was nothing wrong with the car causing the unintended acceleration. Both the dealership and manufacturer did not want to take any responsiblity what so ever for this incident. They were very helpful when I purchased the car but wiped there hands of any problems with the vehicle.
When driving a speed and the accelerator is pressed hard to pass or to enter a highway, the engine ravs but the car does not accelerate. The dealer tells me that is how the car is designed. I have a 2002 lexus es300 but have driven the 2004's and they act the same way. When you stump on the gas and the car does not go. It leaves you in a very procaries situation.
Consumer stated while parking vehicle and depressing the brake the vehicle surged forward and ran into a street sign and barrier gate. *ak
When driving at a low speed, the vehicle surged forward. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection on five separate occasions, but the problem continued*ak the dealer acknowledged the situation but did not know how to fix it. There was excessive belt squealing in the morning, the brake pedal pulsated and the key would no turn in the ignition. *sc
Power train: automatic transmission. Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal. Ar hesitates on acceleration, lunges at times, searches for proper gear and shifts hard. The heistation can be quite dramatic; enough to lose confidence in critical situations. The car has been "re-programmed" by lexus, but problems continue. Lexus denies there is a problem and says the car functions as designed. Problems surfaced shortly after purchase and continue.
While backing out of the parking space at work, the car went around a bend and continued to the stop sign. Approximately 250 feet. I never pushed on the acceralator at all during this time. The car went by itself. Whatever was happening, the computer evidently was telling the car to move without pushing the acceralator.
There were two such incidents. Upon coming back at lunch time to work, I turned to pull into a parking space. The angle of the car necessitated me to turn the steering wheel very tight to the right. With the pressure on the brake released but with foot in brake position the car surged almost hitting the parked car in front of me. It definitely a surge, a person can feel the sudden energy. In becoming more aware of the car after I had an accident doing this same type of maneveur, there seems to be a problem when trying to maneveur the car for parking and at the same type of the steering wheel turned very tight in one direction.
While on the way to work at approximtely 8:45 am, and shortly after leaving home, I stopped at a stop light at the intersection o muncaster mill road and bowie road. When light turned green I took my foot off of the brake and the car suddenly surged ahead without pushing on the acceralator. I missed the car ahead of me by inches. The brake stopped the car. This is the fourth incident with this car. Other incidents have been reported.
Upon parking in a parking lot vehicle suddenly accelerated forward. When this occurred vehicle jumped the cement wheel block, and went through a complex before stopping. Consumer had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal to stop vehicle. *ak vehicle was inspected by the dealer and found nothing wrong with the vehicle.
Sudden acceleration of 2002 lexus es300 with foot on the brake. Car was just at a stop when itt accelerated with foot still on the brake. Car ran into side of a building before stopping--front end of car was demolished and building bricks and inside wall demolished. Car is at dealership for repairs now, accident happened only 2 days ago.
The lexus es300 was driven at almost 0 MPH speed to get ready to park outside the garage. The car continues accelerating even after the driver was hitting the brake to stop the car. The car smashed the car garage door, and everyhing on the way. There was more than $5,000 damages to the car and $1,250.00 on real property. There was no major injuries to the driver, but body pain on soft tissues occurred after the accident.
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