2014 Lexus ES350 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 175miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Lexus ES350, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 175 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.
“I purchased my 2015 Lexus ES350 on tuesday, november 25th, 2014. On november 27th, I was turning right into a parking space and the vehicle accelerated aggressively on its own causing the car to run over the concrete parking spot stopper and propel 200-300 feet until I hit a palm tree, stopping the car from entering a nearby lake. This caused significant damage to the car. My wife and I were in complete shock as I was unable to stop / control the car - I attempted to pump the brakes multiple times (leaving tire tracks) but the car continued accelerating until we hit the tree. …”
NHTSA complaint #10661446, filed 2014-12, 175 miles“We drive a Lexus. Our children drive a toyota. The problem is, therefore, identical. When one starts the vehicle, particularly in a parking lot, one expects the rear view camera feature to be available. This does not happen with the Lexus and toyota system. At the instant that one is ready to back out of one's place, the upper 15 -20% of the rear viewing area is covered with a series of messages transmitting information about the bluetooth status. This information may be important to a 14-year old, but not to a driver. …”
NHTSA complaint #10608573, filed 2014-07Related service bulletins
- 10182961Oct 30, 2020TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
- 10205375Jul 28, 2014Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles
- 10132745Jul 28, 2014Tech Tip: Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
- 10060752May 29, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 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
- 10132082Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window glass
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Lexus ES350
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Lexus ES350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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