Model year record

1994 Lexus ES300

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 50 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V307000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected
540,037
Reported to NHTSA
1999-11-01
Owners notified
1999-11-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly7100,000 mi
Electrical system3110,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission364,000 mi
Suspension: front3
Tires3
Vehicle speed control3
Visibility: glass, side/rear3
Air bags: frontal2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Suspension: rear2
Air bags1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel system, other: delivery1
Power train: axle assembly1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Structure: body: door1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1

The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1995 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.