2010 Lexus ES Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,632miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Lexus ES, 5% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,632 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.
“The contact owns a 2010 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was moving upward. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that a steering wheel bracket had sheared off. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but informed the contact that they could not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 79,263.”
NHTSA complaint #11492286, filed 2022-11, 79,263 milesSteering: 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 2010 Lexus ES
20 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectrical system
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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