2013 Lexus ES Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
21 -40 City / 31 -39 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
200 -268
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle CAthy S
Easy to use navigation, comfortable and a smooth drive
Everything about it is great, good mileage, love the little things like heated and air-conditioned seats - the navigation is very user-friendly
accountCircle RON D
The 42 MPG and the outstanding reliability.
It is the best car I ever owned.The car gets 42 MPG.The reliability and performance is outstanding.
accountCircle Henry S
Great ride, best car I have ever driven.
This is the best car I have ever owned it drives smooth and is very comfortable. The air is cold and the tires are smooth. I feel very safe when I drive this car and feel confident my wife does too. The paint scheme is nice and the interior is soft. The computer components all work nicely. The navigation system is very hard to use, however.
accountCircle David Q
My Lexus es300h, what a great vehicle!
I bought my Lexus es300h a couple of years ago used. It had about 74.000 miles on it and I now have 149,000 miles on it. I haven't had to do anything to it except oil changes and new tires. It is the most comfortable vehicle I have ever owned.. I am averaging right at 40 mpg, what a bonus!
accountCircle Stephanie T
The Lexus es 350 the car that tells the world you have style and grace.
The Lexus es 350 runs smooth. Handles snow and rain very well. The car sits on the road like the road was made for it. The Lexus es 350 is very quiet. Like the car is not on. The Lexus es 350 has a boss look on the road that tells everyone that it is a well designed luxury car that runs well.
accountCircle Frank F
Since it is a hybrid, it gets great miles per gallon.
My auto is a hybrid and gets fantastic gas mileage, both city and highway. Combined, it averages 34. 6 mpg during the life of the car. It is without a doubt the most comfortable car I have owned. It is loaded! It has a great navigation system, that I do not think I could ever again do with out.
accountCircle Wilfredo M
Gas emissions and efficiency.
No complaints at all. Long range Hybrid luxury car, with plenty of room and amenities. Lexus maintenance services are outstanding. No major or minor problems with the car. Very happy with it.
accountCircle Jen S
My car is filled with many technological features which make driving it very easy and fun.
I feel safe in my car, I love the interior of my car. I like the prestige of a Lexus.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Giao T
Lexus is luxury that comes with the name. Cannot go wrong.
It is a great car for the year it was made. Everything is powered. Love the keyless push start engine. And keyless entry. You do not need to find your keys to open the door, as long as it is in your purse, it will open. Goes for the trunk as well. Everything leather which is a plus. Interior is beautiful. Nicely done. I rate it a 3 star because of the color is not my favorite. They should come out with better color choices for their models.
accountCircle Julie F
Acceleration valve loose.
Problems with accelerating the car vibrates and takes awhile to accelerate. Comfortable, clean. Air conditioning works
accountCircle David J
Old Lexus 2013 es car review.
It is easy to drive, especially if you are used to driving smaller cars. The only problem you may have if you do not know how to figure it out is the phone connection since it does not automatically connect to the immediate phone in the car plus it cuts off the connection multiple times.
accountCircle Mary B
Reliable, comfortable sporty sedan
The majority of time I have driven this car I have driven about 60 miles daily, 5 days a week for work. Most of the drive is interstate or highway. The car drives very smooth and has minimal road noise. The heated/cooled seats are comfortable and the stereo, which was standard is of high quality. The gas mileage is good, I fill up about once a week on average. I have had one minor problem with the car's engine which was covered by a warranty we purchased as we bought the car pre-owned. I have owned this car for almost 4 years now and have put about 80,000 miles on it. I really can't come up with any negative comments about the way it looks, the features or the performance of this car.
accountCircle Charles S
Comfort and luxurious ride.
So far the car has functioning properly with scheduled maintenance. The ride is pretty comfortable with quiet interior. It has Bluetooth which allows me to connect it to my phone, perform hands free phone communication. The suspension added comfort of driving. The brake is responsive to sudden stops.
accountCircle Brooke G
Sweet interior. I use sport mode a lot but the sound system could be better.
Very comfortable car. It goes really fast too and I like using sport mode. I am having tire sensitivity issues so my tire light is always on. Horrible gas Mileage though I feel like I am always getting gas. I love the size of it however because it is not too big but I do not feel trapped in it.
accountCircle Amber M
A nice and reliable vehicle.
For my taste I think it is a little big but the car drives beautifully and is very reliable. I enjoy the seat cooling in the summer. I do wish the back seats folded down to extend the trunk space but the trunk is big enough for most of my needs. Overall happy with the car.

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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4dr Sdn
268 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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Hybrid
200 HP 40 MPG 5 Seats
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2013 Lexus ES Owner Reviews

4.72
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5 stars 78%
4 stars 15%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle David J on May 24, 2021
Old Lexus 2013 es car review.
It is easy to drive, especially if you are used to driving smaller cars. The only problem you may have if you do not know how to figure it out is the phone connection since it does not automatically connect to the immediate phone in the car plus it cuts off the connection multiple times.
accountCircle Karen A on March 31, 2021
Beautiful design inside and out and handles great with great mileage.
I have had no problems with this car to date-just normal vehicle maintenance. The car is beautifully designed and beautifully painted. The inside is equally beautiful and extremely comfortable. My friends have commented on how comfortable the back seats are as well the seat adjustments are easy and be automatically adjusted for up to 4 people with just a touch of a button it is equipped with Bluetooth and trial Sirius (which we continued). The windows are all automatic-and can be rolled all the way down or just partway with a touch. I have the option of sport, economy or normal with corresponding gas usage and power. The car handles well-I love everything about my Lexus.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Mark R.

My vehicle drives very smoothly and comfortably with very little outside noise. The gas mileage that I can get for every tank is fairly good considering it is not a hybrid. Having a Lexus is as a luxury vehicle has a lot of style and class.

likeFilled Savannah C.

The backup camera that comes on the radio system which also allows for smartphone Bluetooth connection which allows you to play music off of your device and into the car. There is also a wonderful sunroof with multiple options as well as the ability to move it further up or down.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Mark R.

The maintenance for my Lexus vehicle can get a little bit pricey sometimes, but that comes with the territory of owning a luxury vehicle. Having both an exterior and interior color of black trim can be very hard to maintain.

dislikeFilled Savannah C.

The gas mileage could be better considering it is a sedan. I would also say that not having air conditioned seats is an issue since they can be heated. As well as the fact that you are unable to heat up the seats in the back of the vehicle.

Ranks #4 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2013 Lexus ES has an average owner rating of 4.74 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 16 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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4.72

Ranks #1 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Lexus ES has a combined MPG of 40 which ranks it #1 of 17 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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2013 Lexus ES
40 MPG
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2013 Lincoln MKZ
38 MPG
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34 MPG

Is The 2013 Lexus ES A Good Car?

Yes, it is very spacious in the front and back areas. Very reliable, luxury seating throughout, shaded back window with electrical pop up sun screen, deep seating allows for taller folks. Everything... Read More
Brent P.
The 2013 Lexus es 350 is great it get great gas mileage and has a very smooth ride I will be buying another.
DaLon W.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Lexus ES?

I have not had any issues at all. Great for winter driving, vehicle notifies you of any maintenance issues that may come up, full driving manual available to learn all the bells and whistles.
Brent P.
No problems, it is one of the best investments that I have in my portfolio and I will be buying another.
DaLon W.

Is The 2013 Lexus ES A Good Value?

I paid 25,000 for my vehicle in 2015. It is been a great value and only came with 32,000 miles. Got a great deal.
Brent P.
I have no idea but it is well worth it you really get your monies worth I would recommend this car to all that ask.
DaLon W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2013 Lexus ES 350 amplifier location?

Answer: The factory amp for a 2013 Lexus ES350 can be found under the rear passenger seat. You're not simply going to be able to fold down the seat to access it and instead You're going to need to bust out Your socket...

Does the 2013 Lexus ES 350 have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2013 Lexus ES350 has a timing chain, but not a timing belt. This is considered a good thing, because when a car has a timing chain, it is usually guaranteed for the lifetime of the vehicle. That means if...

How to perform 2013 lexus es350 oil reset?

Answer: If You have a 2013 Lexus ES350, You will eventually begin seeing an occasional light or trouble code on Your dashboard. One of these is the oil light. The most likely reason You are seeing this light is because...

2013 Lexus ES: What is the tire size and pressure, and wheel size?

Answer: The 2013 Lexus ES came available in the ES300h and ES350 trim levels. They will both come factory standard with the same size 215/55R17 tires. Additionally they will also have the same wheel size which is 17...
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Safety & Reliability

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