2004 Lexus ES Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

20 City / 29 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

225

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Ronda B

It got one of the most comfortable drives out of all the cars i've ever driven

It's a four door model. I love the comfortable seats and drive . The sunroof cooled seats shade in the back window and large trunk

Cindy K

It is a good value for the money and very reliable.

Very quite, reliable, and a good value. I do not like the material the headlights are made of. Mine have become foggy.

Natalie G

Lexus cars definitely worth the money.

The car runs very smoothly. There’s very little maintenance required. You barely hear the engine when it is running and very little outside noise. The interior is very comfortable and the leather withstands a lot. My car is a 2004 and the seats have no cracks or tears.

ann f

Extremely reliable, comfortable and awesome car that was ever made!

This car has a very smooth, quiet ride. The vehicle is almost problem free. It feels like a vacation to drive.

Barbara G

Lexus es 300- luxury and comfortable.

Rides very smoothly and comfortable. No major issues just minor wear and tear. Last very long. Regular maintenance plays a big part in how runs. Not bad on gas. Auto windows, seats. Seat warmers, 6 disc CD changer, cup holders in front and back. Will be passing down to my daughter.

Flora A

Luxury car with low maintenance.

There are really no real problems with this car that I have experienced. I try to keep up with the maintenance every 6 mos. My car care company makes sure of that. The car drives smoothly and does not consume too much gas. I would recommend this car to anyone interested in low maintenance and very reliable.

elizabeth w

It's comfortable and gets good gas mileage. It's attractive and has many features.

It's very comfortable. Drives quietly and smoothly. I love the interior.

Leonardo S

For how old it is, it's in really good condition. I've taken very good care of my car, and both exterior and interior look like I bought it yesterday.

Like: leather seats, smooth ride, quite, big and very comfortable. No complains

Negative Owner Reviews

Sandy C

It was a recall on transmission for my year model.

I own a Lexus as 330 and it handles really well. I have had a blown head gasket and transmission went out on it last year had them replaced and it is running great now. It is been reliable other than that it is more like a Camry than Lexus to me but definitely gets me to where I have to go.

Amanda K

It is very reliable for its age.

It runs well still. It gets decent gas mileage. It looks really old though, which i dislike. And it had peeling paint which sucks.

Jordan M

The perfect car for a college student if your parents help pay for it.

The parts are fairly expensive because it is a luxury car. Once one thing messes up something else is wrong with it. You have to move a lot of things around just to get to what you want fixed which increases the labor when taking it to the shop to get fixed.

Sherri F

You can't see out the back very well. Backing up is a bit scary.

I can't see out of the back very well. It makes backing up a bit iffy. However it is a reliable car.

Lexus ES Models

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

4dr Sdn

225 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats

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2004 Lexus ES Owner Reviews

4.51

37 Reviews

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5 stars

62%

4 stars

27%

3 stars

11%

2 stars

1 star

Athony K on June 6, 2021

The longevity. Has lasted over 200k miles and i thinking i can still get 50k more.

Longevity. I have over 200K miles. Its silver, black leather seats. Engine is starting to sound a little loud. Gets great gas mileage still.

Flora A on April 3, 2021

Luxury car with low maintenance.

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Ranks #6 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2004 Lexus ES has an average owner rating of 4.51 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #1 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Lexus ES has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #1 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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29 MPG

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Is The 2004 Lexus ES A Good Car?

Excellent. At 135,000 miles it still drives great. It is quiet with a great sound system. The only repairs I've had to make were expected and age appropriate

Jennifer P.

Yes it's a good vehicle it's reliable good gas mileage and no major issue with the vehicle besides regular maintenance and oil changes no major issues with the vehicle

Rosy S.

Although the car is now 15 years old, my mileage is relatively low(approx. 85,000) The car still drives well and has good gas mileage. I have a car care dealer who services my car on a timely... Read More

Olivia S.

Yes, it drives good and is a smooth ride. The seats are comfortable and has plenty of legroom. I like the interior

Kimberly M.

How Reliable Is The 2004 Lexus ES?

Absolutely reliable. No problems. I still love it as much as the day I drove it off the lot and plan to maintain and keep it as long as possible.

Linda M.

Very reliable no major problems with the vehicle beside regular maintenance and on changes everything else is okay

Ariana T.

The car is very reliable and takes me wherever I want to go without any problems. As I mentioned I do have a car dealer that services my car on a timely basis.

Dorothy H.

It has been reliable so far. No major issues except for last winter the heat only worked on the driver side for a little while

Danny A.

Is The 2004 Lexus ES A Good Value?

I believe it was $35,000. Amortized over the years it works out to ~$2,100/yr. I think it has been an exceptional value.

Alan R.

The value for a 2004 Lexus ES300 ranges from 4500 to 7500 just depends on the interior condition tires and body

Eva B.

I am not sure but I believe it was around $26,000 at the time of purchase. It is a very good value although at the time Lexus' were considered a luxury automobile

Kenneth M.

I paid around $5000 for mine and it was a decent value for my vehicle. I don't know what they cost other places.

Madison R.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2004 Lexus es330 transmission fluid type?

Answer: The 2004 Lexus ES330'S3.3 liter 6-cylinder engine is equipped with A5-speed automatic transmission that uses 9.3 quarts of Dexron ViATF fluid. A transmission flush and filter change is needed every...

What's the 2004 Lexus es330 power steering fluid type?

Answer: The 2004 Lexus ES330 is going to need to use a type of power steering fluid that states on the bottle it is meant for European vehicles. Many vehicles today run on multivehicle power steering fluids and this...

Does the 2004 Lexus es330 have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2004 Lexus ES300 does have a timing belt as specified by the manufacturer. This part has been identified by Lexus as the Camshaft drive belt and it is recommended that the belt maintenance schedule be...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front