1995 Lexus ES300 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,782miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Lexus ES300, 11% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,782 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 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“Oil pressure light came on and would not go off. Consumer called dealer and explained the problem. Was told that oil pressure was low. When consumer attempted to start vehicle and drive it to the mechanic it made a funny noise. Consumer immediately turned the vehicle off, and had vehicle towed to the mechanic. After examining the vehicle mechanic determined that problem was the oil pressure and its had affect on the engine. Vehicle needed an engine overhaul. Consumer had vehicle towed to a Lexus dealer/mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10056129, filed 2004-03, 122,563 miles“Consumer received a letter concerning oil gelling problems in regard to her 1998 ES300, however this is the exact problem that occurred with her 1995 ES300, while driving 75 MPH, engine cut off and consumer had to coast into a gore between the interstate and an interstate entrance ramp.”
NHTSA complaint #567203, filed 2002-08Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 11 | 9% |
| 2002 | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 | 4 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 37% |
| 1998 | 5 | 10% |
| 1997 | 5 | 11% |
| 1996 | 11 | 30% |
| 1995 | 4 | 11% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 7 | 16% |
| 1992 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1995 Lexus ES300
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsAir bags
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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