2002 Lexus ES Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 151,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Lexus ES, 7% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 151,000 miles. 1 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.
“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 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 2020-12Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 11% |
| 2015 | 1 | 20% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 8% |
| 2003 | 3 | 13% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
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 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
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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