2003 Lexus ES300 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,402miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Lexus ES300, 1% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,402 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 contact owns a 2003 Lexus ES300. The contact stated that she was unable to open the driver's side door from outside or inside the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the lock on the door froze and needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under any recall and they were not liable for the repairs. The current mileage was 85,602 and failure mileage was 85,402.”
NHTSA complaint #10246135, filed 2008-10, 85,402 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Lexus ES300
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Lexus ES300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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