2004 Lexus ES recalls and problems

The 2004 Lexus ES has 0 recalls and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is vehicle speed control.

2003 Lexus Es
Pictured: a 2003 model; the 2004 may differ in details. Photo: 2003 Lexus Es by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2004 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 26 ES model years — 14th most.

0recalls
16complaints
5crashes
0fires
2injuries
89,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Vehicle Speed Control5
Air Bags4
Engine2
Power Train2
Structure2
Unknown or other2
Electrical System1
Fuel System1
Service Brakes1
Visibility1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2006: 2 complaints20062007: 3 complaints200732008: 1 complaints20082014: 2 complaints20142015: 2 complaints20152016: 1 complaints20162017: 1 complaints20172019: 2 complaints20192020: 1 complaints20202022: 1 complaints20221

2004 vs. other Lexus ES years

2000: 6 complaints20002001: 2 complaints2002: 27 complaints2003: 23 complaints20032004: 16 complaints2005: 60 complaints2006: 12 complaints20062007: 125 complaints1252008: 68 complaints2009: 28 complaints20092010: 41 complaints2011: 46 complaints2012: 31 complaints20122013: 34 complaints2014: 5 complaints2015: 6 complaints20152016: 9 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 5 complaints20182019: 35 complaints2020: 18 complaints2021: 28 complaints20212022: 11 complaints2023: 10 complaints2024: 9 complaints20242025: 5 complaints20255

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2004. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2004 Lexus ES have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 Lexus ES. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus ES?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention vehicle speed control (5), air bags (4), engine (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.