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#BS-2002-LEXES3-22EE

2002 Lexus Es300

Based on reports from 194 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

194

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 194 complaints, 50 crashes, 6 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

37 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 32K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (53 reports) • Median: 32K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (37 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control37 (19%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission36 (19%)

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal13 (7%)

Drivetrain12 (6%)

Other10 (5%)

Engine9 (5%)

Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash6 (3%)

Wheels & Tires6 (3%)

2002 Lexus Es300: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2002 Lexus Es300, with 37 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 32,005 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 32K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2002 Lexus Es300, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal Issues

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2002 Lexus Es300, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2002 Lexus Es300, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Lexus Es300. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

01V371000Jan 2002

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE MAY HAVE BEEN DEFORMED PRIOR TO VEHICLE DELIVERY DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A COIL SPRING SPACER THAT WAS INSTALLED TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE DURING TRANSPORTATION.

01V372000Dec 2001

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-SPOKE STYLE STEERING WHEEL. DURING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE BOTTOM SEAM OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE COVER (HORN PAD) COULD BE TORN AWAY ALLOWING THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE COVER TO COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 194 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2002 Lexus Es300: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Lexus Es300?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Lexus Es300 is related to the speed control, with 37 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2002 Lexus Es300 reliable?

The 2002 Lexus Es300 has 194 complaints, 50 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2002 Lexus Es300 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2002 Lexus Es300 have any recalls?

Yes, the 2002 Lexus Es300 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Lexus Es300 problems start?

Based on 111 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 32,005 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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