1997 Lexus ES300 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%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 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Lexus ES300, 11% of the 45 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over and noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the battery needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10091510, filed 2004-09“When vehicle is in neutral key can be removed from ignition. Consumer should not be able to remove key from ignition when in neutral. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8011899, filed 2002-06“Accidentally left car in park and was able to release key from ignition, unfortunately the vehicle began to roll backwards down the driveway resulting in hitting a tree.”
NHTSA complaint #540090, filed 1998-09Related service bulletins
- 10111398Apr 10, 2015LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
- 10111205Apr 10, 2015LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
- 10205331Jul 7, 2014Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205330Jul 7, 2014Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205329Jul 4, 2014Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 7% |
| 2000 | 6 | 11% |
| 1999 | 2 | 7% |
| 1998 | 4 | 8% |
| 1997 | 5 | 11% |
| 1996 | 5 | 14% |
| 1995 | 9 | 24% |
| 1994 | 4 | 10% |
| 1993 | 9 | 21% |
| 1992 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1997 Lexus ES300
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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