MYRModel Year Report

2013 Lexus ES300

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2013 Lexus ES300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:49.667Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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 complaint 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2013: 5 complaints 2013 5
1992: 37 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 39 complaints 1994 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 5
1992: 37 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 39 complaints 1994 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 5

2013: 5 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 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility/wiper

2 of 5 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.

Service brakes

2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Car has brake pedal characteristic which allows the brake pedal to reach full stop of the end of full mechanical travel (Vs. Hydraulically limited by brake pressure) and the brakes are no longer able to apply more braking force.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-01

Also filed under Seat belts and air bags

Vehicle speed control

1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH

Seat belts

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASHINJURY

Exterior lighting

1 of 5 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2013 Lexus ES300 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Visibility/wiper: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2013 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 2013 Lexus ES300?
The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 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.