2002 Lexus ES300: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Aug 11, 2011 · Acceleration, Airbags · 74,000 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus es300. The contact stated that while at a stand still and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle continued to accelerate until crashing into the vehicle in front of the contact. As a result, the contact experienced pain on the right shoulder, chest and upper arm. The driver of the vehicle that was crashed into was transported by ambulance to the hospital because she experienced back pain. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle sustained damage to the front end and was towed to an auto body shop. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a complaint was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 08/30/11 the consumer also stated the air bags failed to deploy. Updated 11/30/11

Filed May 13, 2011 · Acceleration, Engine · 95,000 miles · IL · crash

I was stopped at a red light approximately 3-4 ft. Behind a utility truck. Suddenly the car surged forward and hit the rear end of the truck in front of me.

Filed Mar 17, 2011 · Acceleration · NV · crash · 1 injury

2002 lexus es200. Attorney writes on behalf of client in regards to unintended acceleration *tgw the attorney stated his client was injured when the vehicle accelerated on its own and crashed into wall and metal fence, even though the brakes were being applied.

Filed Jul 22, 2010 · Acceleration · 58,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 lexus es300. When he drove out of the parking approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. He began to panic and crashed into a parked vehicle and a fence. The vehicle stopped when he crashed into a tree and the left front tire came off. He received injuries to the left side of his body. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The police report is available upon request. The manufacturer stated that an engineer will examine the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 58,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2010 · Acceleration · 30,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

Sudden acceleration leading to impact with home. Police report dated 10-22-07 indicates sudden uncontrolled acceleration. Scared to drive vehicle again.

Filed Mar 10, 2010 · Acceleration · 30,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

Sudden acceleration leading to impact with home. Police report dated 10-22-07 indicates sudden uncontrolled acceleration. Scared to drive vehicle again.

Filed Mar 8, 2010 · Acceleration · 84,500 miles · VA

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.

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Acceleration · 135,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Acceleration · CA · crash

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.

Filed Feb 22, 2010 · Acceleration · 65,000 miles · WV · crash

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.

Filed Feb 13, 2010 · Acceleration · 92,000 miles · MD · crash

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.

Filed Feb 6, 2010 · Transmission · CA · crash · 1 injury

On 11/20/09, I was parked in front of my house in my 2002 lexus es300. When I put the car in drive, it boomed forth, and the brake didn't work. I tried to get around the car that was parked in front of me but the speed was such that I hit it. There was damage to my car and the car I hit. The driver was in the car and has since claimed she was injured. I had another instance of unintended acceleration 2 years prior to this incident but was able to stop. I urge you to push toyota to admit that there are cases of unintended acceleration in models that pre-date the ones they are recalling and to rectify the problem.