1992 Lexus ES300 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 156,183miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1992 Lexus ES300, 11% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 156,183 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 1992 Lexus es 300. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, the front hood released in an open position without warning. Immediately, the sun roof glass shattered. There was no personal injury. The vehicle has not been diagnosed for the malfunction at this time. The failure mileage was 142366.”
NHTSA complaint #10319053, filed 2010-03, 142,366 miles“Recall 94v039 000/hood assembly:latches: hood unlatched while traveling on the highway at 45 MPH, causing hood to fly over windshield and damage windshield, also, damages was done to the roof and fender. Dealer notifed, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #857528, filed 2000-02Related recalls
- 94V039000Feb 23, 1994The secondary hood latch mechanism has a narrow clearance between internal parts which, over time, accumulate dust or other foreign matter and cause the latch…Covers: Lexus ES300 1992
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Lexus ES300
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Lexus ES300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology