2005 Lexus ES vehicle speed control problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2005 Lexus ES — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Severe vibration from 30-70mph when acceleration, outboard boot split/slinging grease on left/right sides. CV axle has alot of movement. Right and Left axle shaft needs removed and replaced.”
filed Feb 15, 2022
“I was driving slowly up an aisle in a parking lot and spotted a shady place on my left just next to a car already parked. I moved in slowly at 90degree angle to set the car into the parking space with my foot already on the brake. I pressed down the brake further as the car was about to be at the…”
filed Apr 12, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other ES years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 ES | 3 | 9% |
| 2013 ES | 5 | 15% |
| 2012 ES | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 ES | 3 | 7% |
| 2009 ES | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 ES | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 ES | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 ES | 6 | 26% |
| 2002 ES | 5 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Lexus ES
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.