2001 Lexus ES Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ES years
- Not enough data 27th of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Lexus ES. That ranks 27th out of 30 ES model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 101,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Lexus ES problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 219,268 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 219,268 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Lexus ES recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Lexus ES.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving for 2.5 hours from virginia to west virginia and 3 of my 4 brand new tires went flat at the same time on i81 north. They were installed the prior saturday and i drove on the next tuesday. The tires are goodyear assurance maxlife, and they were properly inflated. The goodyear tire…
Attempting to merge unto the highway, vehicle (2001 lexus es300) would not accelerate above 35 mph, forcing me to get off to the shoulder of the highway. There was no prior warning as to any problem with the transmission (was just fully serviced at the lexus dealership in austin 2 months prior to…
Other Lexus ES years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 ES | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 ES | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 ES | 10 | 2 |
| 2022 ES | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 ES | 28 | 1 |
| 2020 ES | 18 | 1 |
| 2019 ES | 34 | 1 |
| 2018 ES | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 ES | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 ES | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 ES | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 ES | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 ES | 34 | 0 |
| 2012 ES | 31 | 0 |
| 2011 ES | 46 | 0 |
| 2010 ES | 41 | 0 |
| 2009 ES | 28 | 0 |
| 2008 ES | 68 | 0 |
| 2007 ES | 125 | 0 |
| 2006 ES | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 ES | 58 | 0 |
| 2004 ES | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 ES | 23 | 0 |
| 2002 ES | 27 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 ES | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 ES | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 ES | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 ES | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 ES | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lexus ES?
Owners most often report power train, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Lexus ES?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Lexus ES a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ES model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.