1995 Lexus ES300
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.
- Complaints
- 38
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1995
None on file
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 38 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 37 |
| 1993 | 43 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1996 | 37 |
| 1997 | 45 |
| 1998 | 52 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 56 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 153 |
| 2003 | 116 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2013 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
24% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
24% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and front underhood.
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Two gauges have stopped illuminating. A third is about to go.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-12-26
Vehicle speed control
16% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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In April 2008, driver was driving home in a 95 Lexus ES300 and was about to enter the garage. As she pulled up towards the garage while waiting for the garage to open the car suddenly accelerated and crashed through the garage door.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-04-05
Accelerated around a vehicle that had pulled out in front of me. My vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Cruise control engaged itself. I pumped breaks. Tried to deactivate cruise control unsuccessfully.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-07-29
Engine and engine cooling
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
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Low oil pressure - engine damage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-23
Consumer received a letter concerning oil gelling problems in regard to her 1998 ES300, however this is the exact problem that occurred with her 1995 ES300, while driving 75 MPH, engine cut off and consumer had to coast into a gore between the...
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-17
Air bags
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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Tl* the contact owned a 1995 Lexus ES300. While driving 15 MPH, the contact's vehicle collided with another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The passenger sustained fractured bones that required medical attention. A police report was filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-11-30
Driver's air bag failed to deploy upon impact, resulting in an injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-28
Also filed under Seat belts
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Lexus ES300 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V307000 · Steering
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- Is the 1995 Lexus ES300 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Lexus ES300 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1995 Lexus ES300?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 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.