2003 Lexus ES300 Other or unknown Problems

“Unwanted acceleration while applying the break while slowing down the RPM gauge pins itself to about 3000. The car will not down shift until it jolts forward just a little and the you can feel the lower gears engage. I bought it as a used vehical about 3 weeks ago with 80,336 miles . I see lots of complaints for the same thing on many other vehicals of the same make model and year. I'm assuming it's a bad speed sensor . Why is this not a recall? This started happening after we took a ride on the highway. And it only appears to happen while the car is in motion. …”

“I was driving to work which is approximately 15 miles from my home. Upon entering the parking lot, I had to yeild to a school bus and stop. After the stop I proceeded to drive at approximately 5 MPH to park the car. I turned four times to get to the parking space with foot on the break or just coasting. As I turned into the parking space with the brakes pressed. The car acceralated and went over the curb and proceeded on the grass. My foot was on the brake throughout this whole incident. I tried to stop the car by pushing the brakes down harder. …”

“We have experienced on several occassions that vehicle hesitates when trying to accelerate at stop sign or when initialy in start to drive at about 20-30 miles per hour at times for few seconds & at times it rattles 3-4 times. This car was purchased as certified pre-owned from Lexus dealer in excellent condition in 2006 that came with extended warranty upto 75000 miles but this problem started with slight & smooth jerk about 3 years back, took it to dealer after noticed for few times to diagnosis. …”

“I had a total loss car crash , a Lexus es 300 on my way to college , my neck and back were affected and not even one airbag opened to protect the passengers , that thank god I was the only one , that tragic day. I bought that car , not for luxury but for the safety and security it offered and that in my case didn't work. My car has a defect and a very serious one. How many other Lexus might have the same defect? Do someone will have to die to solve this.”

“I realize that my problem, with a bad radio is not a mechanical one. However, I am sending this for your information, and to indicate that Lexus does not live up to its ads as pursuing perfection I have spoken to a number of people at Lexus, in my dealership and at the main office over a period of 10 months. I have even written to the vice president of Lexus. He did not reply to my first letter so I sent him a second letter, certified. Return receipt. I received a response to that second letter from someone at customer relations. …”