2002 Lexus ES Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 19%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 149,228miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Lexus ES, 19% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 149,228 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought this car from all auto sales. The same day, less than an hour later I attempted to drive the car home and it broke down in front of a red light. The salesman reassured me that nothing was wrong with it. I tried to start it back up and it wouldn't start so I had to push it to the side of the road, while pregnant and two kids present. It was sold to me as is and I have no temp tags and I'm expected to pay a bi weekly car note. …”
NHTSA complaint #11317657, filed 2020-03, 172 miles“On the night of august 20, 2019, at 9:45, I parked my Lexus ES 300 and went inside the local acme. Acme is approx miles from home. I entered the store and heard over the intercom all shoppers had 12 min before closing. I quickly shopped, and upon exiting the store, my car had a significant fire, and the fire company that was across the street had to respond and put it out. My car had no power, and it mysteriously caught fire. I was given the directive to have it towed immediately by the police and fire co who was on the scene. …”
NHTSA complaint #11269269, filed 2019-10, 248,455 miles“I just purchased this car (Lexus ES 300 2002 sedan) for my daughter less than a week ago on 4/11/2014 from a private owner, with 267,000 miles and it ran well for a transportation vehicle, seems to have been well cared for mechanically, interior and exterior is in great shape and was checked out my friend a longtime mechanic. My daughter had just left the dmv which was closed today 4/18/2014 and street driving back home. The car made a loud popping sound, smoke started from under the hood and soon flames and she had to pull over and ditch the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10583716, filed 2014-04, 267,000 miles“Had to replace stater,brakes would start and engine would stop.had to have brakes replaced,lighting inside would sometimes come on other times no lighting inside.”
NHTSA complaint #10725648, filed 2015-06, 50,000 miles“I tried to start my car out of no where it wouldn't start no warning or anything I checked the starter that wasn't it I'm not sure off it's the engine or an electrical problem”
NHTSA complaint #11384987, filed 2020-12Related service bulletins
- 10164328Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process…
- 10133651Nov 21, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be…
- 10205331Jul 7, 2014Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205329Jul 4, 2014Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
- 10205327Jun 12, 2014Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 20% |
| 2023 | 2 | 20% |
| 2020 | 1 | 6% |
| 2019 | 4 | 12% |
| 2015 | 1 | 20% |
| 2013 | 8 | 24% |
| 2012 | 5 | 16% |
| 2011 | 5 | 11% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 13% |
| 2002 | 5 | 19% |
| 2000 | 3 | 50% |
| 1999 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2002 Lexus ES
8 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Lexus ES
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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