Lexus Es300 years to avoid
The Lexus Es300 years to avoid are 2002, 2003, 2000 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2005 is the cleanest year on record.
862
Total complaints
5
Recall campaigns
1992–2013
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Es300 years to avoid
Every Es300 year
Common questions
What are the worst Lexus Es300 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Es300 years to avoid are 2002, 2003, 2000. The cleanest year on record is 2005.
What is the best year for the Lexus Es300?
By complaint volume, 2005 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Es300 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Lexus Es300 have?
Across all model years, the Es300 has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 862 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.