1994 Lexus ES300 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Lexus ES300, 8% of the 39 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Had a side blowout ( ripped 180 degrees on the side where the sidewall is), or the wheel axle had collapsed. Also the nut to steering wheel (due to recall) locked tighter at about 1000 prior to accident.”
NHTSA complaint #9000987, filed 2001-07“The nut fastning a side rod to a knuckle arm came off when driving on a freeway. The nut is suppose to be securely placed with a cotter pin. It could be possible that the pin was not installed at all.”
NHTSA complaint #718581, filed 2000-02Related recalls
- 99V307000Nov 1, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.Covers: Lexus ES300 1994–1998, Toyota Camry 1995–1998
Steering: 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 1994 Lexus ES300
9 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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