2004 Lexus Es problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Structure (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (12)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0023-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0024-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0023-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0024-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Wheels 2022-01-12 · Lexus PRO19-02 - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information o
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What owners report
2022-02-02 · Air Bags“the passenger side airbag is shrinking and seems to be collapsing into the dashboard. there is an indicator light on the passenger side that is lit up noting that "airbag off," so apparently there is no airbag protection for passenger. three days ago, the right side of the windshield - passenger side, and the passenger window and passenger side ba…”
2020-07-10 · Structure · 165,000 mi“vehicle was parked overnight in garage. though not noticed immediately, sometime during the morning i noticed my dashboard vinyl around the passenger side airbag looked swollen , and upon examination, it showed a split in the vinyl also. i took it to a reputable auto repair shop and was told it would cost thousands to fix, but that a dealership mig…”
2019-04-26 · Visibility/Wiper · 137,000 mi“intermediate wipers have never worked.…”
2019-04-01 · Air Bags · 170,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus es. while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. the dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 170,000.…”
2017-02-24 · Service Brakes · 135,000 mi · 💥 crash“i had a car accident approximately one month ago due to sudden unintended acceleration and loss of steering in a 2004 lexus es330. i am the only owner of the car and i had it serviced regularly over the past 13 years. the night of my accident i lost complete control of my car as i attempted to merge on to the local lanes of an interstate highway in…”
2016-06-18 · Unknown Or Other · 27,000 mi“this car -- purchased in 2003 -- has never left florida. it resides in a humid, hot area, parked outdoors. are the airbags in this car safe? will they be recalled? if so, when? what should i do in the meantime? thank you.…”
2015-06-06 · Engine · 89,000 mi · 💥 crash“the driver was pulling into a parking space at the local train station. she was going forward at about 1 mph with her foot on the brake pedal in order to slow the car down as she was approaching the curb at the front end of the parking space. with her foot on the brake pedal, the car suddenly lunged forward and went over the curb and into a metal…”
2015-01-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“on a friday morning in october of 2014, i drove from dc to baltimore.the total driving time was closer to ninety minutes than the usual hour, the significance of this will become clear later in this message. ten miles outside of baltimore, i did not feel well. eventually pulling into my daughter's driveway, and feeling very faint, i managed to c…”
2014-10-26 · Structure“there is a crack on the passenger side airbag of my car. it is protruding around the area of the airbag. i took my car to the lexus dealership on july 14, 2014, for this problem. only to be told that i would need to replace my dash board and it would cost me over 2,500 dollar. i have never experience anything like this before ever. this is truly…”
2014-05-17 · Vehicle Speed Control · 155,000 mi“while stopped at a traffic light, with my foot on the brake pedal, the car lurched forward. i was able to maintain control by pressing firmly on the brake pedal. this has happened 3 times in the last 2 weeks. the 1st 2 times, i thought it might be me, maybe my foot slipped had off the brake pedal and hit the accelerator pedal. today, however, that …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.