Lexus ES300 sudden acceleration problems

Filed Jan 30, 2018 · Acceleration · 30,000 miles · CA

Sudden acceleration, in motion in reverse

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 10,991 miles · CA · crash

The lexus es 300h 2013 model car while parking on the flat drive-way (no slope), having the brake pedal depressed and moving the gear lever from d to park, the car suddenly accelerated within a fraction of a second and hit the garage door, completely breaking the garage door. The front of the car got damaged and a car parked inside the garage also got damaged. The air bags did not deploy. The car stopped after the gear lever was moved to park. This experience was frightening and is a very serious and dangerous safety hazard. This happened around 6:30pm in northern california, cupertino city, on a bright sunny day.

Filed Aug 18, 2011 · Acceleration · 96,500 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 lexus es300. The contact stated that while shifting into drive, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a tree. The driver received bruises from the air bag deployemnt and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the accelerator pedal had become jammed and could not be released. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 96,500. The VIN was unavailable.

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 Jun 9, 2011 · Acceleration · 167,825 miles · CA

Tl* lexus sudden acceleration comments: my 1995 lexus es300 had sudden acceleration problem on november 1, 2010. After the problem was solved by changing a part the engine seemed to be ok, however, on february 28, 2011, when the engine was started normally with transmission in park, the engine roared suddenly for a second and then returned to normal idle. The failure mileage was 167,825. The contact wants to use the complaint that was sent via email. Updated 06/24/11 *bf updated 3/01/2012 *ln

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 Jul 7, 2010 · Acceleration · 68,000 miles · MD · crash

I experienced unintended acceleration in my 1998 lexus es while backing into my garage. I had my foot on the brake, but the vehicle took off in reverse and crashed into the back of the garage, damaging both the car and the garage. I was not injured, but was certainly frightened by the incident. I am certain it had nothing to do with floor mats. I am also certain that I did not place my foot on the accelerator accidentally, because this happened from a complete stop while pressing on the brake with the car in gear.

Filed Apr 11, 2010 · Engine · 41,237 miles · MI · crash

On march 26, 2010 my husband and I were stopped at a traffic signal, (with my foot on the brake as you would expect), when the car suddenly accelerated at full throttle. In the brief but terrifying moments that the car was out of control I unfortunately collided with another vehicle as I threw the gear selector into neutral.