10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

May 012002

ES 300

  • miles
Engine oil gelling damaged engine

- Tamarac, FL, USA

problem #3

Feb 202002

(reported on)

ES 300

  • miles
The vehicle oil light illuminated and smoke began to come from the rear of the vehicle, the consumer soon found out the car had a sludge problem which eventually caused the engine to fail, attorney for client. Nlm

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #2

Feb 202002

(reported on)

ES 300

  • miles
The vehicle oil light illuminated and smoke began to come from the rear of the vehicle, the consumer soon found out the car had a sludge problem which eventually caused the engine to fail, attorney for client. Nlm

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #1

Jul 202000

(reported on)

ES 300

  • miles
During early morning starts when accelerating rpms were around 1700 to 2300. Consumer heard a very loud pitch., unsure of the location of the noise. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer was unable to determine the cause.

- Howard, CA, USA