2002 Lexus Es300 transmission problems
The 2002 Lexus Es300 has 55 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 28% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
55
Transmission complaints
28%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“ON 11/20/09, I WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE IN MY 2002 LEXUS ES300. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, IT BOOMED FORTH, AND THE BRAKE DIDN'T WORK. I TRIED TO GET AROUND THE CAR THAT WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF ME BUT THE SPEED WAS SUCH THAT I HIT IT. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO MY CAR AND THE CAR I HIT. THE DRIVER…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2002 Lexus Es300 have?
NHTSA has 55 complaints about the 2002 Lexus Es300 transmission — 28% 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.