2003 Lexus ES300 cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 49 complaints for the 2003 Lexus ES300, 33% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 33% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 35,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 29 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 11 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 35,000 miles, and 73% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 29 crashes, 11 injuries.
What owners wrote
On 9/4/2011 at approx. 1: 41 pm, I was pulling my 2003 lexus es300 (with my foot on the brake) into a shopping center parking space when it suddenly surged, then accelerated over the curb and onto a sidewalk where people were dining at tables. As the car accelerated over the curb, I pushed harder on the brake and tried to steer the car away from the diners.
The vehicle lunged upon parking. As a result the consumer lost control and hit a wall. The front end repairs cost $2,275.00. (sudden acceleration)
Other problems reported for the 2003 Lexus ES300
- Transmission 20 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints
Cruise control problems in other years
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