MYRModel Year Report

2001 Lexus ES300

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2001 Lexus ES300
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:26:10.674Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus ES300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 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 2001 2002: 153 complaints 2002 2003: 116 complaints 2005: 1 complaints 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2013: 5 complaints 2013
2001: 29 complaints
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YearComplaints
199237
199343
199439
199538
199637
199745
199852
199927
200056
200129
2002153
2003116
20051
20063
20135

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.

CRASH INJURY
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ACCERATOR STICKING

NHTSA ODI report, 20040315

SERVICE BRAKES

8 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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, 20120425

AIR BAGS

3 of 29 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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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.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020702

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 of 29 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Lexus ES300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
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 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.