2002 Lexus ES300 Brakes Problems

“I had just left my doctor's office and gone to a parking structure where I had parked my car for the visit. I paid the parking charge, got back my validated ticket, and inserted the ticket in the gate-arm machine. The gate lifted, and I put my foot lightly on the accelerator to exit from the parking structure into the street. The car then picked up speed, well past what it should have picked up based on the light pressure I had put on the accelerator, and the brakes had no effect. The car went faster and faster, crossed a street, and crashed into a concrete wall. …”

“Lexus es 300 year 2002, I was pulling into a parking space, traveling at slow speed, 5-8 miles an hour, when the car would not stop, despite applying the brake. The car engine appeared to have a low hum and appeared to be in overdrive. The car jumped over a concrete divider, over a sidewalk, through a brick wall and plate glass window. The car was in a furniture store. The front of the car was extensively damaged. I ( the driver) hit my head ( left side) and the left side of my body hit the side of the car. The accident was reported to Lexus. …”

“During the initial warranty 50k miles, the dealership has resurfaced and replaced the rotors 4 times on my 2002 es 300 Lexus and now the rotors are warped for the fifth time. The problem is when braking, there is a very noticable vibration in the wheels, which if not repaired could cause a major accident and cause injury and even be fatal to me or others. When I brought this to the attention of Lexus customer satisfaction, they responded with, they would replace the rotors free of charge, but I would have to pay for replacing brake pads and labor, $300. …”

“1. While pulling into a parking space, at 2-4 MPH, with my foot on the brake, the car suddenly accelerated at full speed, jumping the curb and hitting a tree with full force. Because of previous concerns with throttle problems noted with the dealership at 1000 and 5000 mile check, I immediately called the Lexus dealership. After a conference call with Lexus roadside assistance and the dealership, my car was flat bedded to the dealership. The frontal crash rendered the vehicle un-drivable. Radiator damage with leakage of fluid covered a portion of the parking lot. …”

“The front rotors experienced permature wear. The front rotors had to be replaced on two separate occasions within 5,000 to 6,000 miles of wear. This condition caused the vehicle to vibrate when braking. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and dealer replaced the rotors, and installed an upgraded braking kit. However, the problem recurred, and the dealer refused to replace or repairs the rotors.”