MYRModel Year Report

1994 Lexus ES300

● Typical for this model
1994 Lexus ES300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:15.550Z

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
39
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Seat belts

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1992: 37 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1994: 39 complaints 1994 39 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 1994: 39 complaints 1994 39 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 1994: 39 complaints 1994 39 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

1994: 39 complaints

View as data table
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% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

CRASHINJURY
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Driver side seat belt buckle released after being hit in the left side.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-04

Driver side seat belt buckle released after being hit in the left side.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-04

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-18

Visibility

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing glass, side/rear and power window devices and controls.

Vehicle speed control

10% · 4 reports

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-17

Power train

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

Electrical system

10% · 4 reports

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-30

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1999-11-30Steering99V307000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Lexus ES300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V307000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.