1997 Lexus ES300 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) 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 visibility of the 1997 Lexus ES300, 7% of the 45 complaints for this model year.
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.
“All four side door windows leak in heavy rains and in a car wash. Seals were replaced by dealer once, while side windows were adjusted by dealer twice; all to no avail. In addition, the windows leak air at speeds above 65 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #767425, filed 2002-09Related service bulletins
- 10205352Dec 19, 2013Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10132006Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
- 10132004Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 40% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 18% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 7% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
| 1994 | 3 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1997 Lexus ES300
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
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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