BrakesPart report
1997 Lexus ES300 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 45 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 brakes of the 1997 Lexus ES300, 7% of the 45 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.
Related recalls
- 97V156000Sep 17, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine…Covers: Lexus ES300 1997, Toyota Camry 1997, Avalon 1997
Related 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 1997 Lexus ES300
Vehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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