2003 Lexus ES300 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,068miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Lexus ES300, 1% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,068 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. While driving 35 MPH with the rear defroster activated, the glass shattered and fell on the rear passenger seat inside shelf below the window.. The passenger was unharmed. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the replacement cost would be $608. The dealer stated that there may have been a small pin hole that caused the glass to shatter. The manufacturer will pay $200 of the $608. The current and failure mileages were 55,068. Updated 03-04-08”
NHTSA complaint #10214220, filed 2008-01, 55,068 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10205352Dec 19, 2013Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10132006Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
- 10132004Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10205383Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 40% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 18% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 7% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
| 1994 | 3 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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