2002 Lexus Es300 speed control problems
The 2002 Lexus Es300 has 51 speed control complaints filed with NHTSA — 26% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
51
Speed Control complaints
26%
Share of year
30
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Speed Control complaints by year
What owners report
“SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF 2002 LEXUS ES300 WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE. CAR WAS JUST AT A STOP WHEN ITT ACCELERATED WITH FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE. CAR RAN INTO SIDE OF A BUILDING BEFORE STOPPING--FRONT END OF CAR WAS DEMOLISHED AND BUILDING BRICKS AND INSIDE WALL DEMOLISHED. CAR IS AT DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS…”
Common questions
How many speed control complaints does the 2002 Lexus Es300 have?
NHTSA has 51 complaints about the 2002 Lexus Es300 speed control — 26% 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.