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Illustration Same car. Similar to other model years Owner complaints for the 1995 Lexus ES300 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 38.
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What owners reported most All reported categories Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.
When problems were reported Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 11 of 38 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports → Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports → Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports → NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
5 crash reports2 fire reports2 injury reports
Visibility complaints 2 reports Clear category filter Mileage unknown · Oct 5, 1995
Vehicle Speed Control Visibility
THE WAY THE PEDAL IS DESIGNED SOME ONE WITH A SHOE SIZE OVER 91/2 CANNOT GET TO THE BRAKE EASILY AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. TT AIR VENT IS DESIGNED TO BLOW AIR ON RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF FOOT, DUE TO THE LEFT SIDE EXTENSION, YOU CANNOT ROTATE YOUR FOOT FROM THE GAS TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IF YOUR SHOE SIZE IS GREATER THAN 91/2, …
Read full complaint THE WAY THE PEDAL IS DESIGNED SOME ONE WITH A SHOE SIZE OVER 91/2 CANNOT GET TO THE BRAKE EASILY AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. TT AIR VENT IS DESIGNED TO BLOW AIR ON RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF FOOT, DUE TO THE LEFT SIDE EXTENSION, YOU CANNOT ROTATE YOUR FOOT FROM THE GAS TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IF YOUR SHOE SIZE IS GREATER THAN 91/2, DEALER CUT OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VENT. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #972996
Mileage unknown · Aug 1, 1995
Visibility
WINDSHIELD MOULDING FAILED, CAUSING WIND NOISE.
NHTSA ODI #600384
Official recalls 1 Nov 1, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
Consequence & remedy Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations 0 No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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