2016 Lexus ES Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 11%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Lexus ES, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“On May 13, 2026, while traveling at approximately 31 mph under normal driving conditions, a critical right-front suspension or steering component suddenly suffered a catastrophic structural failure on its own. This spontaneous mechanical failure caused the vehicle to immediately and violently veer to the right, rendering the steering ineffective and resulting in an unavoidable collision with two parked vehicles. The vehicle has been determined to be a total loss. …”
NHTSA complaint #11749483, filed 2026-07Steering: 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 2016 Lexus ES
5 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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