1995 Lexus ES300 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%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 3 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Lexus ES300, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 miles. 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.
“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“Recall # 99v307000 toyota/steering wheel; when contacting the dealership by phone, owner was told that vehicle would not be repaired because parts were not available, and they were not a Lexus dealership. Recall letter stated that the vehicle would be service by Lexus dealerships only.”
NHTSA complaint #857576, 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 1995 Lexus ES300
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeat belts
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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