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2005 Lexus ES300 problems

The most common problem on the 2005 Lexus ES300 is acceleration and speed control. It has fewer complaints than a typical ES300 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
95/100
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
25
Worst area
Acceleration

The worst 2005 Lexus ES300 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Acceleration
    1

Problems by type

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  • Acceleration
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Lexus ES300 25

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 25 bulletins for the 2005 Lexus ES300

What 2005 Lexus ES300 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 23, 2013 · Acceleration · 111,000 miles · WA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus es330. The contact stated that while stopped with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a wooden wall. The contact was not injured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that an engineer would inspect the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

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Questions about the 2005 Lexus ES300

Is the 2005 Lexus ES300 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Lexus ES300, fewer than a typical ES300 model year.

What is the 2005 Lexus ES300 year score?

The 2005 Lexus ES300 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lexus ES300: 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 2005 Lexus ES300?

Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2005 Lexus ES300 have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Lexus ES300 have the most acceleration problems?

The Lexus ES300 model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2002 (50 complaints) and 2003 (48 complaints).

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