10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,004 miles

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problem #4

Feb 032007

ES 300 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 41,014 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Lexus ES 300. The contact stated while driving at 45 mph she applied the brakes, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact applied both feet to the brake pedal and the vehicle still would not slow down. The vehicle crashed into a jersey wall causing damage to the rear driver side of the vehicle. The contact did not suffer any injuries during the crash. The contact feels the accelerator pedal stuck and caused the vehicle to accelerate and not stop and eventually crashed. The contact has not called the manufacturer at this time. Failure mileage was 41,014 updated 08/19/10 updated 08/24/10

- Herndon , VA, USA

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problem #3

Dec 202003

ES 300 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 23,000 miles
Accerator sticking

- Staten Island, NY, USA

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problem #2

Sep 222001

ES 300

  • miles
Vehicle experiencing problem with deceleration and hesitation when applying accelerator pedal. Vehicle at dealer shop waiting on a computer replacement on national back order. Feel free to provide any further information concernning this matter.

- Huntington, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jan 152001

ES 300

  • miles
Sticking accelerator.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

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