2001 Lexus ES300
Only 29 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 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 29 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
Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
8 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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Accerator sticking
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-15
Service brakes
8 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
5 of 29 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Lexus ES300. While driving 8 MPH, the contact noticed a bump vibration coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact also noticed that the vehicle would unexpectedly shift into reverse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-25
Air bags
3 of 29 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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Airbags did not deploy during accident of frontal damage and vehicle was totaled out by insurance company and wife chest was bruised by steering wheel because airbags did not come out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-07-02
Exterior lighting
2 of 29 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2001 Lexus ES300 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2001 Lexus ES300 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 2001 Lexus ES300?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 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.