Lexus ES300h reliability is unbelievable
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Lexus ES300h reliability is unbelievable
My 2013 Lexus ES300h after 12 years and over 100k miles has perfect reliability with absolutely no issues. Not even a light bulb. Is this also your experience?
I have owned several vehicles but this is the first time I never experience any repair at all with a car. I am surprised positively that there are no leaks, no noises, no oil burning, no check engine lights and everything works like when it was brand new.
I have owned several vehicles but this is the first time I never experience any repair at all with a car. I am surprised positively that there are no leaks, no noises, no oil burning, no check engine lights and everything works like when it was brand new.
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Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Massachusetts
Not in rust belt I guess? I have 2014 ES300h at 170k and had the following issues so far:
- Sunroof rattle - replaced the seal
- Muffler rusted through
- Radiator started leaking
- Front brake guide pins rusted and almost seized
- One parking brake cable seized
- Multiple brake rotor replacement due to rust
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Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Colorado
Ours is a 2014 with ~145k miles so far. Some issues:
- Mold in the AC condenser. It needs a disinfectant once every year or to to eliminate odor.
- One engine mount broke. It seems the other engine mounts have gotten soft as the engine seems to shake at highway speeds.
- The brakes seem to vibrate at high speed. I think I will have to change the disks and drums.
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Joined: Jun 2023
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From: CA
100 thousand miles without issues is not remarkable these days, in fact, it's expected. It would be strange if you had major issues at this mileage.
I had a honda fit that had not a single issue in 14 years and 200000+ thousand miles.
I know it feels nice to not have to worry about car repairs in over 10 yrs. Wishing you trouble free service for many more years to come.
I had a honda fit that had not a single issue in 14 years and 200000+ thousand miles.
I know it feels nice to not have to worry about car repairs in over 10 yrs. Wishing you trouble free service for many more years to come.
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From: ca
I have a 2013 ES300h with 147k miles and just the items below
1) Wear and maintenance items including 12V battery, brake fluid, spark plugs, replacement coolant for radiator and inverter, tire pressure sensors, brakes still original and probably can go at least another year
2) Shocks and struts have been the only major item for me
1) Wear and maintenance items including 12V battery, brake fluid, spark plugs, replacement coolant for radiator and inverter, tire pressure sensors, brakes still original and probably can go at least another year
2) Shocks and struts have been the only major item for me
Last edited by spacer46; Oct 29, 2024 at 08:23 PM.
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From: New Jersey (NJ)
Bulletproof at 198,000 miles
The most reliable car imaginable at 197,000 miles of Metro New York City road salt & potholes. I haven't replaced a single major part, still on original suspension with a plush ride. Simply routine maintenance with OEM parts & serviced at an independent shop with a former 10 year former Toyota Master Technician. Michelin tires, brakes & rotors replaced together (never had wheel shake), Panasonic 12v battery, fluids & window wipers. I can't even remember changing a headlight or a taillight.
Someone mentioned AC mold smell, I had that because I used the in cabin circulation and didn't turn the AC off when parked. Read somewhere that the system needs to let outside air in to allow the condenser to dry, apparently the system doesn't drain well. Now I shut the AC off about 2 miles before I'm home and no more foul smell.
I can't recommend this model enough if you don't want to make your rich.
Someone mentioned AC mold smell, I had that because I used the in cabin circulation and didn't turn the AC off when parked. Read somewhere that the system needs to let outside air in to allow the condenser to dry, apparently the system doesn't drain well. Now I shut the AC off about 2 miles before I'm home and no more foul smell.
I can't recommend this model enough if you don't want to make your rich.
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Joined: Dec 2018
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From: New Jersey (NJ)
Keep us updated on which equipment and costs . I'll have to do it in a few years
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Joined: Mar 2013
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From: pa
This is my 3rd one ES300h , after 2 GS450h
The ES300H is pretty solid, my previous ones only did the front and rear struts and front and rear wheel bearings at about 230k and I rode them until 260k at an accident. YMMV if you drive more highway than city suspension might last 350-400k
The ES300H is pretty solid, my previous ones only did the front and rear struts and front and rear wheel bearings at about 230k and I rode them until 260k at an accident. YMMV if you drive more highway than city suspension might last 350-400k
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Joined: Jul 2023
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From: FLORIDA
193k miles on my 2013 ES300h. Just picked it up couple weeks back. I hear some faint clunking in front left when braking and going slow, so I'll have that checked eventually. Was a salt car so I would expect some rust underneath. I plan to keep it until the wheels fall off.
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