1993 Lexus ES300 Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the interior lighting of the 1993 Lexus ES300, 9% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 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 stated while driving various speeds, the speedometer gauge failed. The incident occurred without warning. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the instrument cluster panel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted. The consumer stated this was the second time this has happened. The first time it was replaced under warranty. Updated 12/05/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10173390, filed 2006-11, 54,000 miles“Instrument panel lights have failed, and driver could not see gauges during normal operation of vehicle. Dealership has examined vehicle, and informed consumer repairs could be made at consumer's expense, $600 - $1,000. Please provide any additional information / documentation.”
NHTSA complaint #8003530, filed 2002-02“The instrument panel background lighting and illumination of the needle indicators blacked out and creates poor visibility, dealership will not repair without payment because the warranty does not apply.”
NHTSA complaint #557702, filed 2000-11Interior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Lexus ES300
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Lexus ES300
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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