2013 Lexus ES300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ES300 years
- Not enough data 10th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lexus ES300. That ranks 10th out of 12 ES300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 6,546 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 40% | 6,546 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 40% | 3,750 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 2,100 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | 250 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 20% | 2,100 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 10,991 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Lexus ES300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 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.
The lexus es 300h 2013 model car while parking on the flat drive-way (no slope), having the brake pedal depressed and moving the gear lever from d to park, the car suddenly accelerated within a fraction of a second and hit the garage door, completely breaking the garage door. The front of the car…
Car has brake pedal characteristic which allows the brake pedal to reach full stop of the end of full mechanical travel (vs. Hydraulically limited by brake pressure) and the brakes are no longer able to apply more braking force. This characteristic of this car model is directly linked with the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lexus es300 hybrid. The contact stated that lights and other objects that were viewed through the windshield were extremely distorted and caused severe eye strain. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the distortion was normal. The manufacturer was…
Moon roof exploded outward with a extremely loud noise causing me to pull over on the side of the road thinking i had major damage to the vehicle. As soon as i got out of the vehicle, i noticed the damage to the moon roof which had shattered in an outward direction. A large amount of glass was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lexus es 300h. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the headlights appeared dim and made driving at night difficult for the contact. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was advised that the windshield needed to be replaced. The manufacturer…
Other Lexus ES300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 ES300 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 ES300 | 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 2013 Lexus ES300?
Owners most often report service brakes, visibility/wiper, air bags problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Lexus ES300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.