2002 Lexus ES | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

21 City / 29 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

210

Seats

5

Positive Owner Reviews

Phill B

Lexus makes a solid, reliable upscale car with low upkeep.

Has 220k miles and have had almost no problems with it. Still has an extremely quiet ride, holds tight turns, solid handling. AC still cold. 6 disc CD handler failed but remainder of sound system still produces good sound.

Yvette R

How smooth the car rides and the it is a well built car.

I have had my car for 13 years so far I have not had any major problems with it. I have about 147,000 miles and I still get a lot of compliments. My has a sun roof as well 6 CD player and cassette player they both are working. The car still have a smooth ride. I have really enjoyed my car I am very sure my next car will be a Lexus.

Amanda B

The sunroof is the best feature. And that Lexus parts are made my Toyota.

The starter on it has given me troubles a few times. Shifts weird a little but that may just be mine.

Rebecca C

It is very luxurious and reliable.

I have had my es300 since 2006 and it has never given me any trouble. I keep the oil changed and do most of the recommended services.

Shelby S

Cruising downtown with the ac on.

The car drives great. Living in a hot climate, ac is very important and that is probably my favorite feature of the car. In the winter, I wish it had a seat heater, but the heat works well. I also wish there was a rear windshield wiper, rather than just the heated glass (but it is effective after a bit, if you do not mind waiting). It drives and handles well, but the brakes are extremely sensitive (which I view as a plus, but often throws people off who borrow the car).

Lisa A

My car is 2002 Lexus with small maintenance problems.

My car has a little problem with cv axle and rotors but rides smooth. This shiny car also has bright halo lights. The sunroof works fine too, and my leather seats my get hot for the summer but are very comfy and well maintained. My CD player does not work but I do have my cassette that connects to my phone like an AUX cord.

Kimnetta S

I love my Lexus ES 300 so much!

The only problems I have had out of my car are the catalytic converters being replaced. I have not had any major problems out of my car and I love my car.

Brad M

My thoughts on the Lexus ES300

Have not had any real issues with the Lexus ES300, other than having to buy a power steering pump and the relay for the air-conditioning. Keep up the usual maintenance, oil change, tires when needed. Stay on top of all fluids, belts when getting worn especially the timing belt according to the manufacturer which should be changed @ 90,000 miles. This Lexus is no race car but it will take you where you need to go fast enough, and in comfort if I may add. After all it is a luxury car and the ride is smooth almost like cruising on a magic carpet. Never had any real problems with this car, I enjoy driving it. The comfort, reliability and performance are good enough for me. All the power amenities, cruise control, AC multi set up readings abilities on the dashboard gauges for trips compass built into the mirror, sunroof. There's are many standard options and others that could be had. The car is great and not that much to maintain. I would definitely recommend getting one.

Negative Owner Reviews

gabby m

If you buy this car used and it has a lot of miles on it , make sure you take really good care of it . If you do not then the car probably won't last you long.

I love my vehicle, it rides nicely and it has lasted a very long time. It had a ton of miles on it so it's starting to fall apart. It still get me from place to place so that is good.

Matthew C

The most important thing they should know is that it's reliable.

It's slow in terms of accelerating. It has poor fuel economy. It is not a good color. It has problems. I like that i have my own car

Brianna R

That It's paid for, and comfortable for the kids.

Old and worn out need to get a new one soon.

Siena L

My reliable 2002 Lexus es.

My problems and issues with my car comes from it being used. There is a problem with my car. It makes a strange sound when I brake and I think it is the shocks. I would say it is a very reliable car. Since it is such an old car it is running very well for almost having 150, 000 miles on it. The seats are very comfortable but they are starting to crack. I do enjoy the automatic windows and the sunroof. The display of my temp and ac is not working properly.

Joe D

2002 Lexus es 300 review.

It is comfortable and reliable and has a good amount of power. Steering wheel squeaks and the back left door does not lock but those are the only problems I have had so far. Overall I think it is a good car for what I paid for it and it also has heated seats which is nice.

Nat M

It's Good First Car, Nice Comfort

I got this car after I graduated high school in 2016. I was the third owner of the vehicle. I've always haven't had to drive very far for work or school. I've only put 25,000 miles on it in the past three years. There is now a little over 164,000 miles on it total. There were a couple of things that I had to take it to the shop for. The first was the Bank 1 catalytic converter which cost about $1,300 to fix. Only a few months ago it started misfiring and stalling took it to the same repairman and he originally thought it was the Bank 2 catalytic converter but it turned out to be something else that was a $1,100 fix. The exhaust pipe has been hanging a little low but if you look at most Toyotas it does that after a while. All in all it's an okay little car and a good first vehicle. Nice space on the inside and a huge trunk.

Alyssa M

A decent first car that requires some maintenance

This car runs smoothly on the road and is very comfortable and easy to drive. The gas mileage is not great and often goes empty really fast after reaching half-full. The battery usage is not great and I have had to have my car jump-started multiple times, as well as replacing and recharging the battery a couple of times, and I have only had this car for a year and a half. However, this car has been a good first car to get me through high school and the beginning of college

Emma A

It drives really well. Is fast and has automatic windows and seat adjusters. It's comfortable and fun. It would be better if it had an aux plug in. It mainly just old and the repairs are costly when it needs them.

An oldie but a goodie. Obviously an old luxury vehicle.

Lexus ES Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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210 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats

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2002 Lexus ES Owner Reviews

4.14

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Diane E on March 22, 2021

Smooth and comfortable ride.

The seats are comfortable. The ride is smooth. It has a lot of power, the down side to that is that you can go 80 mph and realize it. I like that you have dual temperature control, so I have my own temperature and the passenger has their own. Our two adult children can ride in the backseat comfortably. The trunk has lots of room for storage, too.

Karen N on February 26, 2021

It has a security system...also, very good safety features

I love my car as it's very comfortable, has heated seats, power everything including the sunroof. It has built-in GPS & a 6 disc cd changer. And, there's plenty of room in the trunk.

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Ranks #11 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2002 Lexus ES has an average owner rating of 4.22 out of 5 which ranks it #11 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #2 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Lexus ES has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #2 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2002 Lexus es300 wheel bolt pattern?

Answer: The 2002 Lexus ES300 wheel bolt pattern iS5 X114 mm. Making sure Your tires are in the greatest of condition is crucial to not crashing. You will come into problems with this car part at some time or another....

What IS the 2002 Lexus es300 fuel pump relay location?

Answer: The 2002 Lexus ES300 fuel pump relay location is in the underhood fuse box in the engine compartment. Vehicle parts will eventually become ineffective. The fuel filter needs to be replaced every 30,000 miles or...

Does the 2002 Lexus es300 have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2002 Lexus ES300 has a timing belt. When replacing the timing belt, it is also common to replace the timing belt tensioner, idler pulleys, and the water pump. Timing belts are located outside of the engine...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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