2003 Lexus ES300 electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 Lexus ES300 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vin: (xxxxxx) year: 2003 make: lexus model: es300 (xxxx) air/bag busting thru dash ( * need help ) (xxxx) year: 2003 make: lexus model: es300 airbag is bulging -see pictures electrical drain on the battery off and on since. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally…”
filed Jun 5, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus es300. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke was noticed coming from the engine compartment. The contact managed to pull the vehicle over as it was stalling. The contact exited the vehicle, lifted the hood, and noticed flames coming from the battery. The contact…”
filed Apr 16, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other ES300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 ES300 | 11 | 7% |
| 2001 ES300 | 2 | 7% |
| 2000 ES300 | 6 | 11% |
| 1999 ES300 | 2 | 7% |
| 1998 ES300 | 4 | 8% |
| 1997 ES300 | 5 | 11% |
| 1996 ES300 | 5 | 14% |
| 1995 ES300 | 9 | 24% |
| 1994 ES300 | 4 | 10% |
| 1993 ES300 | 9 | 21% |
| 1992 ES300 | 4 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Lexus ES300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.