NHTSA Federal Consumer Defect Registry
2015 Lexus ES Owner Complaints (5)
Analysis of 5 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
5
Defect Clusters
3 Categories
Avg Failure Range
55k mi
Est. Repair Cost
$450 – $1,400
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NHTSA Defect Subsystem Breakdown
2015 ES Failure Distribution by Vehicle Subsystem
38%
26%
16%
12%
8%
Clustered Telemetry
Top Defect Complaint Groups (3)
STEERING & SUSPENSION3 Verified Complaints
Electric Power Steering Assist & Suspension Noise Reports
Reported Symptoms: Sudden loss of electric power steering assist, Steering wheel pull or highway wander, Clunking / knocking noise over bumps
AIRBAGS & SAFETY RESTRAINTS2 Verified Complaints
Airbag Occupant Detection & Inflator Defect Reports
Reported Symptoms: SRS Airbag warning lamp illuminated, Passenger occupant classification sensor failure, Seat belt retractor lockup
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