2010 Lexus ES Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 15%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 Lexus ES, 15% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,350 miles.
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.
“Melted dashboard which creates glare right in my line of vision. I have noticed other older Lexus models have the same problem as well as other toyota vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11092616, filed 2018-05, 145,000 miles“1.when backing out of the garage, the backup sensor sometimes starts beeping when there is nothing behind the vehicle. 2.driving car on dan ryan expressway. Pressing left side buttons on steering wheel, attempting to change the sound level, channel, or radio mode (fm1,fm2,am, etc.). Instead, nothing may respond, or right side buttons respond; I.e., car began dialing a phone number (using bluetooth). Took car to my dealership, orland park Lexus of il on november 20, 2017. Was advised there is nothing they can do because neither of these problems has occurred in their presence. …”
NHTSA complaint #11056742, filed 2017-12, 89,700 miles“on the front dashboard there is a lot of oil deposit which is from the dashboard material which is reflective and sticky, this oil deposit reflects on the windshield and is making visibility hard when driving in sunlight... i have reached out to the Lexus corporate and they have indicated that the recall is over (even though i never got the recall notice. This is happening to other drivers with the same model as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11753566, filed 2026-07“I have the full panoramic glass roof. The seal around the whole roof has rotted away. There is nothing wrong with the glass, but I believe the missing molding makes the glass less secure. Without the molding, rainwater is seeping into who knows what electrical components within the vehicle. Lexus will not replace the molding or the glass at their expense. This is a dangerous manufacture defect that should be repaired by Lexus.”
NHTSA complaint #11682048, filed 2025-08“Good afternoon, The first thing that I need to say (which will become obvious when seeing the attachments) is that I made an “extremely foolish,” decision on March 13, 2025 when I decided to purchase this Lexus 2010 vehicle from Audi Orange Park. I was without a car and had a work trip coming up and along with other distractions I most definitely was not paying attention to the “swindling” that was happening right in front of my eyes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11683992, filed 2025-08Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 10% |
| 2022 | 1 | 9% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 22% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 20% |
| 2016 | 5 | 56% |
| 2015 | 1 | 20% |
| 2013 | 5 | 15% |
| 2012 | 4 | 13% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 6 | 15% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 11 | 16% |
| 2007 | 31 | 25% |
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 13% |
| 2003 | 3 | 13% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2010 Lexus ES
20 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Lexus ES
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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