2005 Lexus ES transmission problems
The 2005 Lexus ES has 25 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 33% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
25
Transmission complaints
33%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“MY NEW 2005 LEXUS ES330 HAS A MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. IT HESITATES WHEN NEEDING TO ACCELERATE. FIRST IT DELAYS UPON ACCELERATION AND THEN IT JERKS AHEAD QUICKLY CAUSING WHIPLASH AND I EVEN CRASHED INTO MY GARAGE BECAUSE IT JERKED AHEAD WITHOUT ME BEING ABLE TO CONTROL IT. THE DEALER SAID TO…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2005 Lexus ES have?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2005 Lexus ES transmission — 33% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.