1993 Lexus ES300 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Lexus ES300, 2% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“The contact 1993 ES300 Lexus. The contact was driving 45mph and the vehicle began to shake. Shortly after the vehicle begin to smoke. Upon pulling over the contact noticed fire coming from under the hood. The local mechanic inspected the vehicle and he stated that the steering fluid caught on fire and the fire started in the steering column. The contact had the vehicle towed over to the authorized dealer. The contact still has not heard back from the dealer as of the time of the complaint . The children in the vehicle were in shock but did not sustain any injuries. …”
NHTSA complaint #10317667, filed 2010-03, 87,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 5 | 14% |
| 1995 | 3 | 8% |
| 1994 | 3 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1993 Lexus ES300
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsInterior lighting
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
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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