2010 Lexus ES350 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 137 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Lexus ES350, 5% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,050 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Happened in a residential neighborhood. In motion to make a turn around from the main street into a side street. I wanted to head back the direction from where I had just been. I was moving very slowly because of the small turning radius.I was just turning into the very opening of the side street. Upon curving into the u of my turn the car fiercely propelled forward. It felt like it was attempting a 0 to 60 launch. I looked at my foot in disbelief that I may have been on the gas pedal .no... My foot was on the brake. …”
NHTSA complaint #11128702, filed 2018-09, 39,000 miles“1. As I approached a red light, I wanted to move my foot from the gas pedal to the brake. The top of my sneaker got caught in the underside of the brake preventing me from being able to stop the car. I was able to free my foot by pulling it sideways and back to the gas pedal causing me to momentarily hit the gas pedal and moving the car forward toward the intersection. Since I had begun to slow down for the traffic light and there was no car in front of me, no accident took place. 2. Jan 31-a few days later the same thing happened. I called Lexus of aventura 3. …”
NHTSA complaint #10351298, filed 2010-08, 750 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Lexus ES350.The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the sun was reflecting on the dashboard. There was a mirror-like image obstructing the driver's vision. The contact stated that there was a shiny substance on the dashboard. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11503596, filed 2023-01, 91,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted and sticky. The contact also stated that the sun produced a glare on the dashboard, which made driving very difficult. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer. The technician took pictures and informed the contact that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and also stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11123089, filed 2018-08, 70,000 miles“2010 Lexus ES350. Consumer states unintended acceleration. The consumer stated he engaged the cruise control, but due to speed restrictions where he was driving, he applied the brake and drove to the top. Once on level ground and with a clear lane ahead, he engaged resume. To his surprise the vehicle lurched forward with such force that he felt he had been pushed back into the seat very hard. He applied the brake and disengaged the cruise control. The dealers explanation was that the vehicle was powerful. The consumer also stated there was poor visibility in the rear of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10323172, filed 2010-04Related service bulletins
- 10131836Mar 22, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 22, 2017 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? February 11, 2015 Rev1: Applicability has been…
- 10111362Feb 11, 2015LSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat. The stain patterns are usually under…
- 10111226Feb 11, 2015LSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat. The stain patterns are usually under…
- 10133873Feb 13, 2013As previously communicated in December 2012, Lexus discovered that the trunk release lever handle in some model vehicles can break if not pulled in the direction specified on the…
- 10133872Feb 13, 2013As previously communicated in December 2012, Lexus discovered that the trunk release lever handle in some model vehicles can break if not pulled in the direction specified on the…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 20% |
| 2018 | 1 | 20% |
| 2017 | 3 | 14% |
| 2016 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 3 | 11% |
| 2013 | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 12 | 5% |
| 2007 | 46 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2010 Lexus ES350
108 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Lexus ES350
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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