2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,000 miles

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problem #1

Jul 112008

ES 300

  • 70,000 miles
I have a 2001 Lexus 300. I have never ever had issues with it-except for 12-18 months ago- my mat got stuck. As I drove it keep at high speed and kept going faster- the brake pedal would not move as I pushed down. I pit my head down and pulled at the matt & unhooked the front hook under the seat. I thank god I was able to remove my mat- as of that day-I removed my mat & have ruined my carpet, but that is fine. I am surprised this recall is not for my make & model- when I heard the issues with the pedal...it brought back that day- if I was unable to free the pedal, I do not know what would have happened- I would never had thought to hit the E brake or shut car down- and I put all my power on the brake & it would not work. All in all it is an excellent car!

- Nutley, NJ, USA

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