2002 Lexus ES Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 202,736miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Lexus ES, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 202,736 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 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“Car began to lurch, stopped, smoke and flames began coming out of front of car. Fire enlarged, several small explosions. Firemen put out fire, but front half of car totally burnt.”
NHTSA complaint #11330720, filed 2020-06, 151,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 40% |
| 2023 | 1 | 10% |
| 2020 | 1 | 6% |
| 2019 | 12 | 35% |
| 2018 | 1 | 20% |
| 2013 | 4 | 12% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 9% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2002 Lexus ES
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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