2004 Lexus ES330 brakes problems

Filed Jan 4, 2017 · Brakes, Suspension · 49,000 miles · GA

I continually have to replace the disc brakes on this vehicle. The pads don't wear down very much, but the brake pedal gets low and spongy. This is after normal driving.

Filed Sep 3, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 47,000 miles · AR · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus es330. The contact stated that while traveling 20 MPH, the vehicle accelerated and when attempting to engage the brakes it failed to respond. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a curb, flipped over and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained neck and chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer has not been notified. The failure mileage was 47,000.

Filed Feb 19, 2011 · Acceleration, Brakes · 30,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

When braking and slowly turning left to come to a stop in a parking space at a wal-mart parking lot my car suddenly accelerated uncontrollably at such a fast speed that my car crashed into a metal pole and pushed a parked station wagon facing my car back far into another isle. My foot was definitely braking the whole time.!!!! My car unexpectedly accelerated at a very high speed while I pressed the brake. I have in my possession a surveillance tape of the accident taken by wal-mart. As a result I hurt my back and neck and was very upset that I could have killed people walking in that parking lot. I am positive that the braking system in my car malfunctioned.

Filed Aug 27, 2010 · Brakes · MD

2004 lexus es330. Consumer states recurring problems with brakes *tgw the consumer stated the dealer replaced the master cylinder three times. Despite having the master cylinder replaced, the consumer continued to have brake issues. On the third visit, the brake caliper and brake booster were replaced. On the fourth visit, they replaced the ABS actuator. The consumer was informed by the dealer that the problems she was experiencing were normal.

Filed Jul 2, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · CA · fire

S10 appropriate handling-letter from regarding safety complaints regarding the 2004 lexus es 330 *tgw the consumer stated the left upper strut mount bolt was loose, the wiring system was defective in which the hood carpet, oxygen sensor wires and radiator hose caught on fire, but managed to go out by itself. The dealer concluded that no conclusive cause to the under hood fire was found. Also the brakes were defective. The consumer had difficulty stopping when a vehicle in front of him slowed down to stop. The battery had to be replaced because the vehicle would not start. (the consumer wrote in on behalf of her father owns the vehicle)

Filed Mar 19, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · NJ · crash

2004 lexus es330. Consumer states anti-lock braking system caused the car to skid off the road and into a guard rail. *tgw according to the police report, the vehicle lost traction due to icy conditions and struck a guardrail. *jb the consumer stated he wrote to the manufacturer several times and never received a response. Updated 12/22/10. *jb updated 08/24/10*jb the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. A diagnostic testing could only confirm that the internal computer was not reporting a system error. Updated 06/23/10.*jb the consumer stated a slight application of the brakes, caused the wheels to freeze and the vehicle skidded out of control. Updated 03/29/10.*jb updated consumer letter 07/15/10.

Filed Mar 15, 2010 · Airbags, Brakes · 46,600 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

When I tried to stop and turned right on a side street the car's brake didn't work and the car even accelerated itself. It didn't stop even I pressed the brake until it hit a street sign and knocked the tree down on the sidewalk. The air bag didn't come out after the crash neither. The car was a total lost after this accident.

Filed Mar 12, 2010 · Brakes · 64,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus es330. Upon starting the vehicle, he failed to disengage the emergency brake. He traveled approximately 20 miles with the emergency brake still engaged. In doing so, the main brakes would not function correctly. An independent mechanic performed a diagnostic test and made unknown repairs to the vehicle, at the owner's expense. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2010 · Brakes · 36,000 miles · KY · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 lexus es 330. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH on normal road conditions. There was pressure applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into a building. The driver sustained no personals injury. The police and ambulance were not called to the scene. The vehicle was able to resume operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired for body damages at an estimation of $1,000. The failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2009 · Airbags, Brakes · 90,000 miles · MD · crash · 2 injuries

I drove off the highway , route 50, in annapolis, md, onto an exit ramp leading to ferguson road. I applied the brakes but the car did not slow down. I avoided a car on the ramp in front of me but immediately came to the stop sign at ferguson road. The car had not slowed down and I attempted to make the left turn onto ferguson road, but hit the guard rail and another car in the intersection. The air bags did not deploy. I received a cut on my left hand, a bruise on my right hip from the seat belt buckle and my glasses were knocked off. My wife in the passenger seat received a bruised right ankle and experienced pain in the sternal region. We both walked out of the accident and did not deem it necessary to go to the hospital. My wife's sternal pain has not gone away now 7 days after the accident and she will seek medical advice tomorrow, on march 17. On two occasions prior to this accident I experienced transitory brake failure ,but that caused no accident ,and right away after that the brake pedal pressure seemed normal and I forgot about those two incidents. The car had all routine scheduled services, the last being a 90,000 mile service on february 11, 2009. I am the original owner. I never received any notification from lexus about any possible brake malfunction issues with 2004 lexus es 330 autos. The car was deemed not worth repairing by the allstate adjuster.