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#1 of 1379 Transmission Problems with 2002 &2003 Lexus ES 300 by tedescm1 Mar 11, 2003 (7:02 am)
There has been some discussion regarding transmission problems (hesitation) with the 2002 ES 300. Does this problem also exist in the 2003 ES 300? What is Lexus doing about it? Replies to this message: edlexus (Oct 15, 2004 12:18 pm) annetteg (Mar 18, 2006 7:01 am)
#2 of 1379 by richm4 Mar 12, 2003 (5:43 pm)
I haven't heard of anyone saying the trans problem has ever been fixed. For one last time, I'm going to try test driving an ES300 this weekend to see if the trans problem still exists. If I don't notice a problem I may finally relent and buy the ES300. If the problem is still there, I'll probably give up and go buy the Accord instead. Replies to this message: pate (May 17, 2006 9:49 am)
#3 of 1379 by tedescm1 Mar 13, 2003 (12:54 pm)
Let me know your impressions after you drive the ES300.
#4 of 1379 by tedescm1 Mar 13, 2003 (12:55 pm)
Hard to beleive that a company like Lexus would not take positive action on the trans...
#6 of 1379 2002 stumble by wrd Mar 16, 2003 (1:02 pm)
My 02 has what has been described as a "lean mixture stumble". Most noticable around 40mph, less noticable but still noticable at most other speeds. Lexus Customer Hotline says it is a lean mixture, originally to improve emissions, and a fix is due around July. My 3rd Lexus(and probably last) and I am upset that they would release a model and take so long to fix it. The stumble is very annoying.
#7 of 1379 by tedescm1 Mar 17, 2003 (6:23 am)
I do not blame you for being annoyed. I am surprised they have not responded more quickly to resolve the problem. I called the service department of several different Lexus dealers to ask about the problem and they told me there is no problem in most cars. I was told that it's just a few cars and they are putting in chips to fix the problem.   Does the 03 model have the same trans problem?   How do you access the Lexus Customer Hotline?
#8 of 1379 ES300 Transmission Problems by es300trans Mar 19, 2003 (11:12 am)
I own a 2002 ES300. I have brought the car back three times regarding the shuddering, surging and jerking transmission problems. They finally admitted that there was a problem the third time (one year after i owned the car). But, they have not promised to fix it or do anything about it. I will never buy a Lexus again.
#9 of 1379 by tedescm1 Mar 20, 2003 (8:00 am)
I've been looking at an ES 300 and i can tell you that Lexus continues to deny that there are concerns with any of their transmissions.   Thanks for relating your bad experieice.   I will profit from it....
#10 of 1379 Transmission problem by daytona01 Mar 20, 2003 (9:31 am)
The problem as I understand:     Several ES300 owners have complained about the problem that when trying to accelerate... (highway merging or passing)... at about 50 mph... the transmission “confuses” on whether to stay at or go up gear (to save gas) OR down gear (for quick acceleration)       You want to accelerate so you keep pumping on gas... but it doesn’t know what to do so no respond...(in a noticeable period) And then suddenly the car speed off…   Question for who are having problem:     How does your transmission problem happen ?...     Does it happen all the time or just occasionally ?     It's stall for how long ?... few seconds ?       If you take it little bit easier on gas… when passing or merging     Or if you step on gas and no respond… can you just take it easy on gas pedal… then try again... Does it still happen?        I think the reason it suddenly speed of.... b/c it changes to low gear and your rpm is high   My test drive:     I planning to buy an ES 300 and did a test drive last weekend...     While cruising at about 40-50 mph... I tried (suddenly) pump on gas... the transmission responded little slow (not as fast as my 2 doors Daytona or the Acura TL)... but I think it is OK for a 4 doors sedan...      The car I drove is 2003 with Premium package, VSC + brake assist + traction control, HID, wood trim

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