2005 Lexus ES300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ES300 years
- Not enough data 12th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Lexus ES300. That ranks 12th out of 12 ES300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 111,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Lexus ES300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | 111,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Lexus ES300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Lexus ES300.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus es330. The contact stated that while stopped with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a wooden wall. The contact was not injured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that an engineer would inspect the vehicle…
Other Lexus ES300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 ES300 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 ES300 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 ES300 | 116 | 0 |
| 2002 ES300 | 153 | 2 |
| 2001 ES300 | 29 | 0 |
| 2000 ES300 | 56 | 0 |
| 1999 ES300 | 27 | 0 |
| 1998 ES300 | 52 | 1 |
| 1997 ES300 | 45 | 2 |
| 1996 ES300 | 37 | 1 |
| 1995 ES300 | 38 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lexus ES300?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Lexus ES300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Lexus ES300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ES300 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.