NHTSA Federal Consumer Defect Registry
2014 Lexus ES Owner Complaints (4)
Analysis of 4 verified consumer complaints submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Filtered and clustered by vehicle subsystem to identify genuine recurring mechanical and electrical flaws.
Total Complaints
4
Defect Clusters
3 Categories
Avg Failure Range
55k mi
Est. Repair Cost
$950 – $3,200
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NHTSA Defect Subsystem Breakdown
2014 ES Failure Distribution by Vehicle Subsystem
38%
26%
16%
12%
8%
Clustered Telemetry
Top Defect Complaint Groups (3)
ENGINE & COOLING2 Verified Complaints
Engine Stalling, Oil Consumption & Cooling Defect Reports
Reported Symptoms: Engine sudden stall / hesitation while driving, Abnormal oil burning / consumption, Check Engine Light (MIL) flashing, Engine overheating / coolant loss
BRAKING SYSTEM & ABS2 Verified Complaints
Service Brakes, ABS Actuator & Master Cylinder Reports
Reported Symptoms: Spongy or hard brake pedal travel, ABS / Brake warning light illuminated, Extended stopping distance / pedal vibration
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & BATTERY1 Verified Complaints
Electrical Parasitic Drain, Infotainment & Harness Reports
Reported Symptoms: Unexplained battery drain after sitting overnight, Infotainment display / instrument cluster blackouts, Accessory malfunction / alternator fault warnings