2003 Lexus ES300 acceleration complaints

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 2,600 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

When pulling into a parking spot driver depressed the brake pedal and vehicle suddenly accelerated. Vehicle went over the curb, and hit a light pole. Front left side of the vehicle was damaged. Upon impact, front air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained minor bruises. *ak

Filed Apr 8, 2004 · Acceleration · 2,850 miles · NM · crash

The vehicle lunged upon parking. As a result the consumer lost control and hit a wall. The front end repairs cost $2,275.00. *ak (sudden acceleration) *sc

Filed Mar 20, 2004 · Acceleration · 3,400 miles · GA · crash

Auto accelerated unexpectedly causing accident, striking a building. *jb see voq 10061753. *dsy updated 7/5/12

Filed Mar 16, 2004 · Acceleration, Transmission · 10,000 miles · CA

There is a dangerous and unpredictable tendency for the vehicle engine/transmission combination to accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly. This is an intermittent problem which makes it especially unnerving. It is most noticeable at speeds below 40 MPH, when first slowing, followed by acceleration. It appears to be exacerbate by uncertain transmission "hunting" for proper gear/engine speed combinations. The sudden acceleration causes a rapid and jerky throttle response to mild accelerator pedal input. I have taken the car to the dealer on at least two occasions for this issue. The first time, the dealer reprogrammed the transmission. The second time, the technician tested the vehicle and note "no problem found". At current mileage of 32,000, the problem seems to be worsening. This is a dangerous condition that, if left undressed, is likely to be the cause of an accident, serious injury or much worse.

Filed Mar 11, 2004 · Acceleration · 10,000 miles · PA

While driving at 15 MPH vehicle experienced unwanted sudden acceleration. When this occurred consumer immediately depressed the brake pedal, and put vehicle in neutral to stop the acceleration.

Filed Mar 10, 2004 · Acceleration · GA · crash

While entering a parking lot vehicle accelerated on its own. Consumer tapped the brakes, and speed increased even more. As a result, driver loss control of vehicle, and hit a wall. *ak see voq 10062702 *dsy updated 7/3/12

Filed Mar 9, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · 20 miles · FL · crash

While parking consumer depressed the brake pedal and vehicle lurched forward, hitting a building. The front of the vehicle was damaged. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who could not determine the cause of the problem.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Acceleration · 25 miles · CA

Due to the design of the speedometer consumer cannot read the gauge during the bright daylight hours. The pointer is bright red, and with the bright sun shining down, it is very hard to see where the dial is on the dashboard. *ak