MYRModel Year Report

2018 Lexus ES

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2018 Lexus ES
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:45:25.630Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus ES Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1999: 8 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 27 complaints 2003: 23 complaints 2004: 16 complaints 2004 2005: 58 complaints 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 125 complaints 2008: 68 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 40 complaints 2011: 45 complaints 2012: 30 complaints 2012 2013: 32 complaints 2014: 3 complaints 2015: 5 complaints 2016: 8 complaints 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2018 2019: 34 complaints 2020: 17 complaints 2020 2021: 27 complaints 2022: 8 complaints 2023: 8 complaints 2024: 9 complaints 2024 2025: 4 complaints 2025
2018: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19961
19972
19981
19998
20006
20012
200227
200323
200416
200558
200612
2007125
200868
200928
201040
201145
201230
201332
20143
20155
20168
20172
20185
201934
202017
202127
20228
20238
20249
20254

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.

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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, 20230807

SEAT BELTS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20250728

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, 20230922

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Lexus ES — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ● 2013 ● 2019

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 2008 ◆ 2005

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FAQ

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.