2018 Lexus ES
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 60 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.
Structure
1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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The Heat Shield on Exhaust becomes loose, rattles and comes off while driving. Danger to to other drives behind me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-08-07
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Seat belts
1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.
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On 7/25/25, I was rear-ended while driving my 2018 Lexus ES 300h with my child in the front seat. Despite the force of impact and resulting injuries, none of the airbags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-28
Also filed under Air bags
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
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This has occurred since I purchased the vehicle new. Might happen a couple of times per month.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-22
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2018 Lexus ES — pre-purchase inspection
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- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2018 Lexus ES reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus ES?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Lexus ES have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.