MYRModel Year Report

1994 Lexus ES300

● Typical for this model
1994 Lexus ES300
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:36:41.074Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus ES300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1992: 37 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1994: 39 complaints 1994 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 complaints 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2013: 5 complaints 2013
1994: 39 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.

SEAT BELTS 23%

23% of complaints: seat belts — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASED AFTER BEING HIT IN THE LEFT SIDE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960304

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASED AFTER BEING HIT IN THE LEFT SIDE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960304

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL EXTEND OUTWARD, BUT WILL NOT RETRACT BACK IN PLACE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20031218

VISIBILITY 10%

10% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing glass, side/rear and power window devices and controls.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH
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WHILE BACKING UP THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO A CHAIN FENCE THEN THE GEAR CHANGED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD INTO A WALL. *NLM *SCC

NHTSA ODI report, 20030417

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cables.

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CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BATTERY IS LEAKING ACID THROUGH POSITIVE POST. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030630

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19991130 — steering

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.

Campaign 99V307000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Lexus ES300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V307000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1992 ● 1996 ● 1995

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ■ 2003 ◆ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Lexus ES300 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Lexus ES300 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Lexus ES300?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Lexus ES300 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.