Lexus ES300 engine failure problems

Filed Jun 25, 2019 · Engine · 110,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus es300. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, when she saw smoke and fire igniting from the hood. The contact stated the engine failed and turned off in the middle of the road. The contact stated no injuries were sustained. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire, but no report was filed. The police was called to the scene but no report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to impound lot. The contact called local dealer lexus USA located at 6565 headquarters dr, plano, tx 75024, (800) 255-3987, and where notified of failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. *as

Filed Dec 18, 2017 · Driver assistance · 100,000 miles · TN

I replaced the battery on my lexus and it would no longer idle you take your foot off the accelerator and the engine dies.. The computer lost the idle parameters this is dangerous as I turned left off one road to another took my foot from accelarator to brake engine died and I lost power steering almost wrecked most mechanics are aware of this defect lexus refused to admit it google it all over internet

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · Engine · NY

Driving on highway, suddenly engine stopped working. Towed it to mechanic and he said engine seized. He suggested me to replace engine with a newer one quoted 7500$ +labor. It has only 77000 miles on it.

Filed Jun 11, 2013 · Engine · 115,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lexus es300. The contact stated that the engine failed with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed. The failure was located at the engine evap canister. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 115,000.

Filed Feb 11, 2010 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 73,000 miles · MA

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.

Filed Oct 16, 2006 · Engine · 133,507 miles · WA

I have a 1998 lexus es300. In november 2003, my car was serviced under lexus' spa program due to engine oil gelling/sludge. Now, 3 years later, the engine seized. This is a direct and consequential result of driving the car for 76k miles with a gelling issue. The damage had been done and this was a latent defect. We took the car to the lexus dealer and had it serviced three weeks ago, spent $700 on it, drove it off the lot and 20 minutes later the engine seized. They now want $5k to put a used engine in it with 130k miles on it. Lexus corporation was useless and they basically said no matter if the seize was caused by the gelling or not, because the car had so many miles on it they were not willing to "assist". Beware of lexus of seattle - they are crooks!

Filed Jun 22, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Consumer 1998 lexus 300 es check engine light illuminated knocked and died while pulling to the side of the road. *ts ***nar*** the consumer was informed the engine had completely seized. The repair facility recommended a new engine. After the replacement engine was installed in dec 2004, the vehicle was inspected on february 11, 2005 and the mechanic noticed oil leaks around the valve cover and oil pan areas. The brakes and calipers had to be replaced.

Filed May 24, 2004 · Engine · 59,000 miles · GA

I own a 1999 lexus es-300 automobile that was purchased used in 2002. The engine stopped running as I was driving home from the atlanta airport and would not restart. Just prior to stopping the car began making a rattling noise and then simply stopped while I was driving it. Upon inspection of the engine by lexus mechanics I was informed that there was "oil gel" in the engine and that a new engine would be required.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 121,000 miles · DE

Engine seized in december 2000. Lexus said it was out of warranty. Suggested I find a third party to put a new engine in the car which I did.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 93,000 miles · GA

My oil light came on in march. I took the car to the lexus dealer on 141 in norcross because I knew my 3 year warrenty ran out in may. The lexus dealer told me that the oil was not flowing properly. He suggested the previous owner did not change the oil and the oil became caked to the engine. The oil was then braking up in pieces and clogging the engine. He said I needed to get another car. I still had payments left (around 6k) and could not afford it. In october, the engine broke. I called lexus and they told me they can't to anything for me. They wanted 11.5k for a new engine. I had to pay $5,037.49 for a new engine to baron's garage. I changed my oil religiously every 3,000 miles. Please call me at 678‑642‑9913, I want my money refunded