MYRModel Year Report

1993 Lexus ES300

● Typical for this model
1993 Lexus ES300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:09.823Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
43
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1992: 37 complaints 1993: 43 complaints 1993 43 1994: 39 complaints 1995: 38 complaints 1996: 37 complaints 1996 1997: 45 complaints 1998: 52 complaints 1998 1999: 27 complaints 2000: 56 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 153 complaints 2002 2003: 116 complaints 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2013: 5 complaints 2013
1992: 37 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1993 43 1994: 39 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 37 complaints 1996 1997: 45 complaints 1997 1998: 52 complaints 1998 1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 56 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 153 complaints 2002 2003: 116 complaints 2003 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2006 2013: 5 complaints 2013
1992: 37 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1993 43 1994: 39 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 37 complaints 1996 1997: 45 complaints 1997 1998: 52 complaints 1998 1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 56 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 153 complaints 2002 2003: 116 complaints 2003 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2006 2013: 5 complaints 2013

1993: 43 complaints

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YearComplaints
199237
199343
199439
199538
199637
199745
199852
199927
200056
200129
2002153
2003116
20051
20063
20135

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

23% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and interior/under dash.

FIRE
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After driving home from getting an oil leak repaired by the dealership vehicle caught on fire under the hood.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-19

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Lexus ES300. The contact stated the vehicle did not start. The contact replaced the battery twice, stated that the vehicle started for a while, and then failed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-29

Air bags

19% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Dd.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-09-17

During frontal impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-12

On impact the driver air deployed and caught on fire . Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-22

Engine and engine cooling

19% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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While driving about (60) MPH on the freeway the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. Vehicle was totalled.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-04-03

Interior lighting

9% · 4 reports

Equipment

9% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing air conditioner.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1993 Lexus ES300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1993 Lexus ES300 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Lexus ES300 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Lexus ES300?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Lexus ES300 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.