1995 Lexus ES300 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 18%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Lexus ES300, 18% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 miles. 2 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.
“The consumer experienced surging when driving. The consumer had the transmission replaced. The car accelerated on its own. Nothing would stop the vehicle until the consumer turned the key to the off position. There was carbon build up around the throttle, the rear main seal was worn out, the front brakes were worn, the steering hose was cracked, the temperature would stay the same regardless of the temperature setting, and the transaxle assembly oil pump did not show the pressure.”
NHTSA complaint #10083638, filed 2004-08, 111,000 miles“While driving at approximately 15mph on slightly wet road, consumer applied brakes lightly causing vehicle to spin and jump the curb, vehicle was totaled, when the vehicle was inspected, the rotors were broken into pieces, and they were regrounded twice before the indcident. . Consumer stated that the tires were being replaced frequently, and also experiencing brake problems frequently, and the bushings were also replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8002890, filed 2002-01“Front brake pads and rotors are wearing excessively. Consumer had contacted dealer for replacement of brakes pads and rotors four times. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #898583, filed 2001-10“When driving and upon depressing brake pedal to make a graudal stop pedal goes to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #898580, filed 2001-10“When putting on the brakes there is a loud noise. Took vehicle to dealer and he said that noise is normal. Consumer thinks that if the brakes make noise like that they are ready to fail in some way.”
NHTSA complaint #809268, filed 1997-03Related service bulletins
- 10205319Feb 21, 2013Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
- 10133849Feb 21, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 40% |
| 2003 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 | 14 | 9% |
| 2001 | 6 | 21% |
| 2000 | 8 | 14% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 8% |
| 1997 | 3 | 7% |
| 1995 | 7 | 18% |
| 1994 | 4 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1995 Lexus ES300
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Lexus ES300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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