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Dec 27, 2015 Air Bags 141,000 mi

CAR WAS GOING 35 MPH ON A STRAIGHT, DRY, PAVED, FLAT STREET WHEN THE AIRBAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN FACIAL ABRASIONS AND SUDDEN HEARING LOSS IN BOTH EARS WHICH CONTINUES TO THIS DAY. TOYOTA MAINTAINS CAR WAS OLD AND OUT OF WARRANTY. CAR WAS INITIALLY TAKEN TO A LEXUS SPEC...

Dec 27, 2015 Air Bags 141,000 mi

CAR WAS GOING 35 MPH ON A STRAIGHT, DRY, PAVED, FLAT STREET WHEN THE AIRBAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN FACIAL ABRASIONS AND SUDDEN HEARING LOSS IN BOTH EARS WHICH CONTINUES TO THIS DAY. TOYOTA MAINTAINS CAR WAS OLD AND OUT OF WARRANTY. CAR WAS INITIALLY TAKEN TO A LEXUS SPEC...

May 3, 2015 Air Bags 141,835 mi

AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE WHILE GOING APPROX 30 MPH ON A FLAT DRY PAVED ROAD. *TR

May 3, 2015 Air Bags 141,835 mi

AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE WHILE GOING APPROX 30 MPH ON A FLAT DRY PAVED ROAD. *TR

Mar 10, 2015 Air Bags 141,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LEXUS ES300. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE DRIVER SWERVED AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND EXPLODED, EMITTING A SMOKEY SUBSTANCE. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FACE AND EAR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNO...

Mar 10, 2015 Air Bags 141,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LEXUS ES300. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE DRIVER SWERVED AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND EXPLODED, EMITTING A SMOKEY SUBSTANCE. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FACE AND EAR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNO...

Apr 17, 2013 Structure

DRIVING NORTHBOUND FROM GILROY ON THE 101 FREEWAY, I WAS IN THE SECOND LANE FROM THE RIGHT SHOULDER WHEN THE HOOD SPRUNG OPEN BLINDING MY VIEW AND SCARING THE CRAP OUT OF PASSENGERS AND I. I STARTED TO IMMEDIATELY PULL TO THE LEFT SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY EVEN THOUGH I HAD NO VISUAL OF WHAT WAS IN FR...

Apr 17, 2013 Structure

DRIVING NORTHBOUND FROM GILROY ON THE 101 FREEWAY, I WAS IN THE SECOND LANE FROM THE RIGHT SHOULDER WHEN THE HOOD SPRUNG OPEN BLINDING MY VIEW AND SCARING THE CRAP OUT OF PASSENGERS AND I. I STARTED TO IMMEDIATELY PULL TO THE LEFT SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY EVEN THOUGH I HAD NO VISUAL OF WHAT WAS IN FR...

Mar 11, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 142,366 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LEXUS ES 300. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE FRONT HOOD RELEASED IN AN OPEN POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. IMMEDIATELY, THE SUN ROOF GLASS SHATTERED. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED FOR THE MALFUNCTION AT THIS TIME. THE FAILUR...

Mar 11, 2010 Visibility 142,366 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LEXUS ES 300. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE FRONT HOOD RELEASED IN AN OPEN POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. IMMEDIATELY, THE SUN ROOF GLASS SHATTERED. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED FOR THE MALFUNCTION AT THIS TIME. THE FAILUR...

Mar 11, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 142,366 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LEXUS ES 300. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE FRONT HOOD RELEASED IN AN OPEN POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. IMMEDIATELY, THE SUN ROOF GLASS SHATTERED. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED FOR THE MALFUNCTION AT THIS TIME. THE FAILUR...

Mar 11, 2010 Visibility 142,366 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LEXUS ES 300. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE FRONT HOOD RELEASED IN AN OPEN POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. IMMEDIATELY, THE SUN ROOF GLASS SHATTERED. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED FOR THE MALFUNCTION AT THIS TIME. THE FAILUR...

Dec 30, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 170,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 55-60 MPH WHEN THE HOOD SUDDENLY POPPED OPEN DAMAGING THE HOOD AND WINDSHIELD. *TR

Dec 30, 2008 Structure 170,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 55-60 MPH WHEN THE HOOD SUDDENLY POPPED OPEN DAMAGING THE HOOD AND WINDSHIELD. *TR

Dec 30, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 170,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 55-60 MPH WHEN THE HOOD SUDDENLY POPPED OPEN DAMAGING THE HOOD AND WINDSHIELD. *TR

Dec 30, 2008 Structure 170,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 55-60 MPH WHEN THE HOOD SUDDENLY POPPED OPEN DAMAGING THE HOOD AND WINDSHIELD. *TR

Feb 11, 2007 Electrical System 106,775 mi

WHEN I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE I NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS ACTING A LITTLE FUNNY. AFTER ABOUT TWO WEEKS THE SPEEDOMETER NO LONGER GAVE AN ACCURATE READING AND ALSO NOTICED THAT THE MILEAGE WAS SLOW. I COMPARED A FEW DISTANCES AND THE CAR'S SPEEDOMETER ONLY RECORDED HALF OF THE ACTUAL MILEAGE TRA...

Feb 11, 2007 Electrical System 106,775 mi

WHEN I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE I NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS ACTING A LITTLE FUNNY. AFTER ABOUT TWO WEEKS THE SPEEDOMETER NO LONGER GAVE AN ACCURATE READING AND ALSO NOTICED THAT THE MILEAGE WAS SLOW. I COMPARED A FEW DISTANCES AND THE CAR'S SPEEDOMETER ONLY RECORDED HALF OF THE ACTUAL MILEAGE TRA...

Apr 7, 2005 Structure 206,000 mi

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V039000 CONCERNING HOOD LATCH. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE HOOD FLEW UP, BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE. CONSUMER WAS LATER ADVISED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE HOOD LATCH. CONSUMER MADE CONTACT WITH THE ...

Apr 7, 2005 Structure 206,000 mi

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V039000 CONCERNING HOOD LATCH. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE HOOD FLEW UP, BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE. CONSUMER WAS LATER ADVISED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE HOOD LATCH. CONSUMER MADE CONTACT WITH THE ...

Oct 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOUGHT THIS CAR USED, AND WHAT SEEMED TO BE VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH UP TO DATE MAINTENANCE RECORDS. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR THREE MONTHS. ALL BUT ABOUT 1 WEEK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP.. THE INSTRAMENT LIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY $1000 TO FIX,,, JOKE... THE POWER STEERING PUMP AMD SENSORS WENT OUT CAUSING TH...

Oct 22, 2004 Power Train

BOUGHT THIS CAR USED, AND WHAT SEEMED TO BE VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH UP TO DATE MAINTENANCE RECORDS. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR THREE MONTHS. ALL BUT ABOUT 1 WEEK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP.. THE INSTRAMENT LIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY $1000 TO FIX,,, JOKE... THE POWER STEERING PUMP AMD SENSORS WENT OUT CAUSING TH...

Oct 22, 2004 Interior Lighting

BOUGHT THIS CAR USED, AND WHAT SEEMED TO BE VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH UP TO DATE MAINTENANCE RECORDS. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR THREE MONTHS. ALL BUT ABOUT 1 WEEK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP.. THE INSTRAMENT LIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY $1000 TO FIX,,, JOKE... THE POWER STEERING PUMP AMD SENSORS WENT OUT CAUSING TH...

Oct 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

BOUGHT THIS CAR USED, AND WHAT SEEMED TO BE VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH UP TO DATE MAINTENANCE RECORDS. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR THREE MONTHS. ALL BUT ABOUT 1 WEEK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP.. THE INSTRAMENT LIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY $1000 TO FIX,,, JOKE... THE POWER STEERING PUMP AMD SENSORS WENT OUT CAUSING TH...

Oct 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOUGHT THIS CAR USED, AND WHAT SEEMED TO BE VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH UP TO DATE MAINTENANCE RECORDS. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR THREE MONTHS. ALL BUT ABOUT 1 WEEK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP.. THE INSTRAMENT LIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY $1000 TO FIX,,, JOKE... THE POWER STEERING PUMP AMD SENSORS WENT OUT CAUSING TH...

Oct 22, 2004 Power Train

BOUGHT THIS CAR USED, AND WHAT SEEMED TO BE VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH UP TO DATE MAINTENANCE RECORDS. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR THREE MONTHS. ALL BUT ABOUT 1 WEEK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP.. THE INSTRAMENT LIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY $1000 TO FIX,,, JOKE... THE POWER STEERING PUMP AMD SENSORS WENT OUT CAUSING TH...

Oct 22, 2004 Interior Lighting

BOUGHT THIS CAR USED, AND WHAT SEEMED TO BE VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH UP TO DATE MAINTENANCE RECORDS. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR THREE MONTHS. ALL BUT ABOUT 1 WEEK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP.. THE INSTRAMENT LIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY $1000 TO FIX,,, JOKE... THE POWER STEERING PUMP AMD SENSORS WENT OUT CAUSING TH...

Oct 22, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

BOUGHT THIS CAR USED, AND WHAT SEEMED TO BE VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH UP TO DATE MAINTENANCE RECORDS. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR THREE MONTHS. ALL BUT ABOUT 1 WEEK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP.. THE INSTRAMENT LIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY $1000 TO FIX,,, JOKE... THE POWER STEERING PUMP AMD SENSORS WENT OUT CAUSING TH...

Jul 2, 2003 Structure 85,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO READ THE SPEEDOMETER, BECAUSE OF THE COLOR IN THE BACK GROUND. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FLUORESCENT MATERIAL DRIED OUT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL*TS *JB

Jul 2, 2003 Structure 85,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO READ THE SPEEDOMETER, BECAUSE OF THE COLOR IN THE BACK GROUND. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FLUORESCENT MATERIAL DRIED OUT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL*TS *JB

Jun 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE NEEDLES ON THE VEHICLE'S TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER ARE BEGINNING TO FADE. DEALERSHIP ONLY OFFERED TO PAY 20% OF THE REPAIR COST. *MR *CB THERE WAS A 90 CAR ACCIDENT DUE TO FOG/CLOUDS, AND TRUCKS. *SCC

Jun 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE NEEDLES ON THE VEHICLE'S TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER ARE BEGINNING TO FADE. DEALERSHIP ONLY OFFERED TO PAY 20% OF THE REPAIR COST. *MR *CB THERE WAS A 90 CAR ACCIDENT DUE TO FOG/CLOUDS, AND TRUCKS. *SCC

Jun 16, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

ILLUMINATION OF THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE HAS FAILED. CONSUMER CAN NOT DISCERN VEHICLE'S SPEED WHEN DRIVING.*AK

Jun 16, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

ILLUMINATION OF THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE HAS FAILED. CONSUMER CAN NOT DISCERN VEHICLE'S SPEED WHEN DRIVING.*AK

Oct 23, 2002 Power Train

THE LIGHTS , CHECK ENGINE AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGES I FELT DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE ENGINE WAS GETTING HOT AND OVERHEATING, CUTTING OUT DYING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. THEN THE TEMP GUAGE NEVER BOBBLED OR MOVED UNTIL THE CAR TRIED TO DIE AT 45 MPH. THEN IT BOBBLED, JUST SLIGHTLY TH...

Oct 23, 2002 Unknown Or Other

THE LIGHTS , CHECK ENGINE AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGES I FELT DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE ENGINE WAS GETTING HOT AND OVERHEATING, CUTTING OUT DYING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. THEN THE TEMP GUAGE NEVER BOBBLED OR MOVED UNTIL THE CAR TRIED TO DIE AT 45 MPH. THEN IT BOBBLED, JUST SLIGHTLY TH...

Oct 23, 2002 Power Train

THE LIGHTS , CHECK ENGINE AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGES I FELT DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE ENGINE WAS GETTING HOT AND OVERHEATING, CUTTING OUT DYING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. THEN THE TEMP GUAGE NEVER BOBBLED OR MOVED UNTIL THE CAR TRIED TO DIE AT 45 MPH. THEN IT BOBBLED, JUST SLIGHTLY TH...

Oct 23, 2002 Unknown Or Other

THE LIGHTS , CHECK ENGINE AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGES I FELT DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE ENGINE WAS GETTING HOT AND OVERHEATING, CUTTING OUT DYING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. THEN THE TEMP GUAGE NEVER BOBBLED OR MOVED UNTIL THE CAR TRIED TO DIE AT 45 MPH. THEN IT BOBBLED, JUST SLIGHTLY TH...

Apr 13, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE STALLS WHENEVER CONSUMER DECELERATES WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Apr 13, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE STALLS WHENEVER CONSUMER DECELERATES WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Apr 10, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

DURING OIL CHANGE MECHANIC NOTICED HOOD LATCH WAS FAILING, THERE IS A RECALL BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT AFFECTED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Apr 10, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

DURING OIL CHANGE MECHANIC NOTICED HOOD LATCH WAS FAILING, THERE IS A RECALL BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT AFFECTED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Mar 15, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF STREET WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A TURN AND CONSUMER WAS HIT FROM BACK AT ABOUT 60 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. SEAT BELT FAILED DURING COLLISION, AND DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. SENT A LETTER TO T MANUFACTURER. *AK

Mar 15, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF STREET WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A TURN AND CONSUMER WAS HIT FROM BACK AT ABOUT 60 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. SEAT BELT FAILED DURING COLLISION, AND DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. SENT A LETTER TO T MANUFACTURER. *AK

Sep 3, 2000 Power Train

THIS IS A SAFTY ISSUE AND A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR THE SPEEDO ASSY.

Sep 3, 2000 Power Train

THIS IS A SAFTY ISSUE AND A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR THE SPEEDO ASSY.

Aug 6, 2000 Electrical System Fire

THE ELECTROCHROMIC DISPLAY LIGHTING THAT LIGHTS UP THE SPEEDOMETER HAVE FAILED, THERE IS NO WAY TO KNOW WHAT SPEED YOU ARE TRAVELING AT NIGHT. ALSO THE ODOMETER HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT @82,500 MILES, SMOKE FROM THE ODOMETER SHORT CAUSED DRIVER TO PANIC, AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT....

Aug 6, 2000 Electrical System Fire

THE ELECTROCHROMIC DISPLAY LIGHTING THAT LIGHTS UP THE SPEEDOMETER HAVE FAILED, THERE IS NO WAY TO KNOW WHAT SPEED YOU ARE TRAVELING AT NIGHT. ALSO THE ODOMETER HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT @82,500 MILES, SMOKE FROM THE ODOMETER SHORT CAUSED DRIVER TO PANIC, AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT....

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER CALLED THE LEXUS DEALER, AND WAS TOLD TO BRING IT IN TO THE NEAREST LEXUS DEALER. CONSUMER GOT ON THE FREEWAY AND THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO COAST DOWN THE RAMP AND WAS PUSHED A BLOCK AWAY. FI...

Mar 14, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER CALLED THE LEXUS DEALER, AND WAS TOLD TO BRING IT IN TO THE NEAREST LEXUS DEALER. CONSUMER GOT ON THE FREEWAY AND THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO COAST DOWN THE RAMP AND WAS PUSHED A BLOCK AWAY. FI...

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER CALLED THE LEXUS DEALER, AND WAS TOLD TO BRING IT IN TO THE NEAREST LEXUS DEALER. CONSUMER GOT ON THE FREEWAY AND THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO COAST DOWN THE RAMP AND WAS PUSHED A BLOCK AWAY. FI...

Mar 14, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER CALLED THE LEXUS DEALER, AND WAS TOLD TO BRING IT IN TO THE NEAREST LEXUS DEALER. CONSUMER GOT ON THE FREEWAY AND THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO COAST DOWN THE RAMP AND WAS PUSHED A BLOCK AWAY. FI...

Feb 24, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

RECALL 94V039 000/HOOD ASSEMBLY:LATCHES: HOOD UNLATCHED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 45 MPH, CAUSING HOOD TO FLY OVER WINDSHIELD AND DAMAGE WINDSHIELD, ALSO, DAMAGES WAS DONE TO THE ROOF AND FENDER. DEALER NOTIFED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *...

Feb 24, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

RECALL 94V039 000/HOOD ASSEMBLY:LATCHES: HOOD UNLATCHED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 45 MPH, CAUSING HOOD TO FLY OVER WINDSHIELD AND DAMAGE WINDSHIELD, ALSO, DAMAGES WAS DONE TO THE ROOF AND FENDER. DEALER NOTIFED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *...

Feb 22, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER IS UNREADABLE AT NIGHT AND BARELY READABLE IN THE DAYTIME DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SPEEDOMETER (AND TACHOMETER) LIGHTS AND BACKLIGHTS *AK

Feb 22, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER IS UNREADABLE AT NIGHT AND BARELY READABLE IN THE DAYTIME DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SPEEDOMETER (AND TACHOMETER) LIGHTS AND BACKLIGHTS *AK

Dec 2, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE INSTRUMENTATION CLUSTER ON THE ES300, WHICH INCLUDES THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER, USES LIGHTED NEEDLES AND GAUGES. THE LIGHTING FOR THE NEEDLES AND THE GAUGES INTERMITTENTLY DIMS OR GOES OUT. THIS CAN BE A BIT FRIGHTENING AND SOMEWHAT DANGEROUS WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE - ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT...

Dec 2, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE INSTRUMENTATION CLUSTER ON THE ES300, WHICH INCLUDES THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER, USES LIGHTED NEEDLES AND GAUGES. THE LIGHTING FOR THE NEEDLES AND THE GAUGES INTERMITTENTLY DIMS OR GOES OUT. THIS CAN BE A BIT FRIGHTENING AND SOMEWHAT DANGEROUS WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE - ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT...

Sep 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & NOTICED TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATING HOT. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. HAD NO INDICATION A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. HAD NO LEAKING NOR WAS VEHICLE OVERHEATING. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED. AK

Sep 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & NOTICED TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATING HOT. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. HAD NO INDICATION A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. HAD NO LEAKING NOR WAS VEHICLE OVERHEATING. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED. AK

Sep 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & NOTICED TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATING HOT. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. HAD NO INDICATION A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. HAD NO LEAKING NOR WAS VEHICLE OVERHEATING. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED. AK

Sep 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & NOTICED TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATING HOT. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. HAD NO INDICATION A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. HAD NO LEAKING NOR WAS VEHICLE OVERHEATING. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED. AK

Sep 20, 1999 Power Train

LEXUS USES ELECTROLUMINESCENT NEEDLES ON DASHBOARDS. THESE NEEDLES INDICATE SPEED AND OTHER FUNCTIONS. WHEN THE NEEDLES FAIL, THE SPEEDOMETER AND OTHER GAUGES CANNOT BE READ. LEXUS INDICATED THIS IS NOT AN INFREQUENT OCCURENCE. NO ACCIDENT RESULTED, BUT THE SYSTEM IS UNSAFE IN THAT THE VEHICLE OPER...

Sep 20, 1999 Power Train

LEXUS USES ELECTROLUMINESCENT NEEDLES ON DASHBOARDS. THESE NEEDLES INDICATE SPEED AND OTHER FUNCTIONS. WHEN THE NEEDLES FAIL, THE SPEEDOMETER AND OTHER GAUGES CANNOT BE READ. LEXUS INDICATED THIS IS NOT AN INFREQUENT OCCURENCE. NO ACCIDENT RESULTED, BUT THE SYSTEM IS UNSAFE IN THAT THE VEHICLE OPER...

Oct 30, 1998 Air Bags

DEFECTIVE AIRBAG SYSTEM ON DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED SUDDENDLY WHEN PULLING AT DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATLEY 5-10 MPH, CAUSING CHEMICALS BURNS AND BRUISES. *AK

Oct 30, 1998 Air Bags

DEFECTIVE AIRBAG SYSTEM ON DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED SUDDENDLY WHEN PULLING AT DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATLEY 5-10 MPH, CAUSING CHEMICALS BURNS AND BRUISES. *AK

Apr 14, 1998 Power Train

DRIVING 70MPH WHEN DRIVER LEANED TOWARDS PASSENGER'S SIDE. IN DOING SO, ARM HIT GEAR SHIFT & VEHICLE WENT FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL & THEN DECELERATEDAPIDLY AND CAME TO A DEAD STOP. CALLED DEALER & WAS INFORMED GEAR SHIFT WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY. *AK

Apr 14, 1998 Power Train

DRIVING 70MPH WHEN DRIVER LEANED TOWARDS PASSENGER'S SIDE. IN DOING SO, ARM HIT GEAR SHIFT & VEHICLE WENT FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL & THEN DECELERATEDAPIDLY AND CAME TO A DEAD STOP. CALLED DEALER & WAS INFORMED GEAR SHIFT WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY. *AK

Sep 30, 1997 Air Bags

AFTER HITTING A CURB, WHILE MAKING A U TURN AT 5 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Sep 30, 1997 Electrical System

REPLACE INSTRUMENT OF THE COMBINATION METER, INVOLVING SPEEDO/TACH, TEMPERATURE GAUGE UNIT, GAS GAUGE, WHEN ON THE INDICATOR NEEDLE MALFUNCTION, CAUSING LIGHT INDICATOR NEEDLES TO BLINK OR REMAIN OFF FOR EXTENDED PERIOD.

Sep 30, 1997 Unknown Or Other

THE LIGHTED INDICATOR NEEDLES ON THE INSTRUMENTS HAVE A NUMBER OF LED'S THAT FUNTION INTERMITTENTLY.

Sep 30, 1997 Air Bags

AFTER HITTING A CURB, WHILE MAKING A U TURN AT 5 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Sep 30, 1997 Electrical System

REPLACE INSTRUMENT OF THE COMBINATION METER, INVOLVING SPEEDO/TACH, TEMPERATURE GAUGE UNIT, GAS GAUGE, WHEN ON THE INDICATOR NEEDLE MALFUNCTION, CAUSING LIGHT INDICATOR NEEDLES TO BLINK OR REMAIN OFF FOR EXTENDED PERIOD.

Sep 30, 1997 Unknown Or Other

THE LIGHTED INDICATOR NEEDLES ON THE INSTRUMENTS HAVE A NUMBER OF LED'S THAT FUNTION INTERMITTENTLY.

Aug 5, 1997 Tires

GOODYEAR EAGLE GA'S P205/65 R15 TIRES FAILED.

Aug 5, 1997 Tires

GOODYEAR EAGLE GA'S P205/65 R15 TIRES FAILED.

Nov 8, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AS A RESULT THE VALVE SEALS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK

Nov 8, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AS A RESULT THE VALVE SEALS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK

Aug 16, 1996 Air Bags Crash

ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN RED LIGHT, HIT LEXUS PASSENGER SIDE, SPUN VEHICLE, HIT TELEPHONE POLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK

Aug 16, 1996 Air Bags Crash

ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN RED LIGHT, HIT LEXUS PASSENGER SIDE, SPUN VEHICLE, HIT TELEPHONE POLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR CUT OFF, DEALER SAID IT WAS THE TRAN AXLE BOLT THAT CAME LOOSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR CUT OFF, DEALER SAID IT WAS THE TRAN AXLE BOLT THAT CAME LOOSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Dec 20, 1995 Exterior Lighting

404-634-2414 EXT 24, SEALED UNIT IN THE HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY, HAS MOISTURE CAUSING THE BULB BLOW OUT, LOST CANDLE POWER. TT

Dec 20, 1995 Exterior Lighting

404-634-2414 EXT 24, SEALED UNIT IN THE HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY, HAS MOISTURE CAUSING THE BULB BLOW OUT, LOST CANDLE POWER. TT

Nov 8, 1995 Steering

INNER PART OF POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE, ALLOWING DEBRIS TO ENTER POWER STEERING RACK, CAUSING RESISTANCE IN STEERING. *DSH

Nov 8, 1995 Steering

INNER PART OF POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE, ALLOWING DEBRIS TO ENTER POWER STEERING RACK, CAUSING RESISTANCE IN STEERING. *DSH

Nov 6, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE, CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TT *JB

Nov 6, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE, CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TT *JB

Aug 28, 1995 Visibility

THERE IS A GLARE ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD . TT

Aug 28, 1995 Visibility

THERE IS A GLARE ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD . TT

Jul 5, 1995 Power Train Crash

GEAR SHIFT LOCKED, VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT

Jul 5, 1995 Power Train Crash

GEAR SHIFT LOCKED, VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT