2001 Lexus ES300 recalls and problems

The 2001 Lexus ES300 has 0 recalls and 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is vehicle speed control.

2000 Lexus Es300
Pictured: a 2000 model; the 2001 may differ in details. Photo: 2000 Lexus Es300 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2001 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 7 ES300 model years — 4th most.

0recalls
29complaints
11crashes
1fires
6injuries
60,000median 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

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

Complaints by year filed

2001: 7 complaints200172002: 7 complaints20022003: 2 complaints20032004: 3 complaints20042005: 1 complaints20052006: 1 complaints20062007: 1 complaints20072008: 1 complaints20082009: 1 complaints20092010: 3 complaints20102011: 1 complaints20112012: 1 complaints20121

2001 vs. other Lexus ES300 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2001. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2001 Lexus ES300 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Lexus ES300. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lexus ES300?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention vehicle speed control (8), service brakes (6), power train (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.