2001 Lexus ES300 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Lexus ES300, 3% of the 29 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.
“Ten minutes after shutting engine off a fire developed in engine compartment. A fire investigator was unable to determine cause of problem. However, an inspector from insurance company concluded fuel leaked from a rubber hose coming off fuel filter that leaked onto a hot engine which ignited the fuel. Please provide any additional information / documentation.”
NHTSA complaint #899761, filed 2001-11Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 10% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Lexus ES300
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Lexus ES300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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