2002 Lexus ES300 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,523miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Lexus ES300, 5% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,523 miles.
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.
“The tires showed signs of excessive wear every 18,000 miles. Dealer had replaced the original equipment with bridgestone, turanza t, size p215/60r16. The bridgestone front tires were replaced at 23, 000 miles, rear tires were replaced at 30, 000 miles. Consumer believed there was nothing wrong with tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10068597, filed 2004-05, 18,000 miles“While having 15,000 service warranty performed, dealership noticed that all four tires were cupping on the outer part of the tread. The tires had deteriorated. Prior to having the service work done the tires were making noise while driving that got louder and louder.”
NHTSA complaint #10067341, filed 2004-05, 12,000 miles“Brake rotors were replaced, entire new brake kit installed and all four tire were replaced prior to reaching 20k miles. The consumer has not been pleased with the shifting performance of the vehicle. The automatic transmission demonstrate erratic, rough and inconsistent shifting. The manufacturer installed a software upgrade but it only slightly improved the performance. The consumer also had a 2000 Lexus gs 300 which had a more dramatic transmission problem. The local dealer insisted that nothing was wrong with the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10064969, filed 2004-03Related service bulletins
- 10207945Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept…
Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Lexus ES300
52 complaintsVehicle speed control
50 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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