{"id":44473,"date":"2021-10-06T00:39:32","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T07:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=44473"},"modified":"2024-04-15T16:31:17","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:31:17","slug":"lexus-es-350-reliability-and-common-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/lexus-es-350-reliability-and-common-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Lexus ES 350 Reliability and Common Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_bb1821-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_bb1821-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_bb1821-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_bb1821-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_bb1821-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_bb1821-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_bb1821-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_bb1821-c4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_bb1821-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_bb1821-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_bb1821-c4 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-cac24d  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-0b52f1\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1271bf-57, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1271bf-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1271bf-57\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1271bf-57 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1271bf-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1271bf-57\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1271bf-57 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1271bf-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1271bf-57\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_1271bf-57 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1271bf-57\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Compared to other vehicles in its class, the Lexus ES 350 has lower annual repair and maintenance costs.<\/li><li>This luxury car also has a lower probability of needing a major fix compared to its competitors.<\/li><li>But like any other vehicle, the ES 350 can develop problems over time. Some of the most common ones include oil leaks, unintended acceleration, infotainment system problems, and a melting dashboard.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/lexus\/es350\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Lexus ES 350\">Lexus ES 350<\/a> is a sensible and luxurious choice for a sporty sedan. With its advanced safety features, impressive fuel economy, and great resale value, it&rsquo;s no wonder the model remains one of the brand&rsquo;s best-selling vehicles two decades after it was launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/caredge.com\/lexus\/es-350\/depreciation#:~:text=A%20Lexus%20ES%20350%20will,their%20resale%20values%20support%20that.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarEdge.com\">CarEdge.com<\/a>, the Lexus ES 350 has a depreciation rate of 27% after five years. The model&rsquo;s estimated average maintenance cost is lower compared to other vehicles, which is at $5,500 for its first 10 years of service. The average cost for vehicles in the same segment is around $6,200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Reliable Is the Lexus ES 350?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/repairpal.com\/reliability\/lexus\/es350#:~:text=The%20Lexus%20ES350%20Reliability%20Rating,severe%20than%20with%20other%20cars.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"RepairPal\">RepairPal<\/a> gives the Lexus ES 350 a 4.0 out of 5.0 reliability rating, ranking it fourth out of 31 luxury midsize cars. This model&rsquo;s annual repair and maintenance costs are usually around $470&mdash;that&rsquo;s $270 lower compared to other luxury midsize cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ES 350 owners typically bring in their vehicles for repairs 0.6 times a year with a 6% probability of it needing a major fix. In comparison, the probability of major repairs in similar cars in its segment is estimated at 12%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">When aggressive and elegant agree to peacefully co-exist. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LexusES?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#LexusES\">#LexusES<\/a> 350 F SPORT <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QgNMWrNnXR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QgNMWrNnXR\">https:\/\/t.co\/QgNMWrNnXR<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VAi5DPuFxh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"pic.twitter.com\/VAi5DPuFxh\">pic.twitter.com\/VAi5DPuFxh<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Lexus (@Lexus) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lexus\/status\/1085678866889428993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"January 16, 2019\">January 16, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Lexus ES 350 Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being a reliable luxury sedan, the Lexus ES 350 is no stranger to problems caused by damaged or worn-out parts. Below are some of the model&rsquo;s most common problems across model years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oil Leaks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oil leaks have been reported to be a common occurrence in many 2007-2016 ES 350s. Drivers have reported that a burst VVT-i oil line may trigger the low engine oil message and engine oil pressure warning lights. If left unaddressed, total engine failure may occur due to oil starvation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some owners were able to fix the issue by replacing the damaged oil line. A replacement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/oil-line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"oil line\">oil line<\/a> can cost anywhere between $10 and $100 plus labor costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unintended Acceleration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unintended acceleration has been a common issue in some 2015 Lexus ES 350s. Drivers report that their vehicles would sometimes jolt forward or backward despite activating the brakes. Unfortunately, some of the affected vehicles were later involved in minor accidents because of this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2013-%E2%80%93-2015-Lexus-ES-350-Lexus-Newsroom-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"2013 &ndash; 2015 Lexus ES 350 Lexus Newsroom\" class=\"wp-image-44491\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2013-&ndash;-2015-Lexus-ES-350-Lexus-Newsroom-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2013-&ndash;-2015-Lexus-ES-350-Lexus-Newsroom-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2013-&ndash;-2015-Lexus-ES-350-Lexus-Newsroom-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2013-&ndash;-2015-Lexus-ES-350-Lexus-Newsroom-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2013-&ndash;-2015-Lexus-ES-350-Lexus-Newsroom-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2013-&ndash;-2015-Lexus-ES-350-Lexus-Newsroom-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2013-&ndash;-2015-Lexus-ES-350-Lexus-Newsroom.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Unintended acceleration has been reported by some 2015 Lexus ES 350 owners. Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pressroom.lexus.com\/album\/2013-2015-lexus-es-350-sixth-6th-generation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Lexus Newsroom\">Lexus Newsroom<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, an electronic defect was determined to be the primary cause of sudden unintended acceleration. This causes the throttle to expand and the vehicle to accelerate without activating the gas pedal. If you find yourself having a hard time controlling your vehicle or returning it to idle while in gear, get your vehicle inspected by a licensed mechanic right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infotainment System Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Owners of some 2008-2010 and 2014 Lexus ES 350s have reported about a blacked-out infotainment system, which prevented them from using their vehicle&rsquo;s Bluetooth, navigation, and radio. Others have also complained about being unable to use their ES 350&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/a-c-and-heater-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"heater control\">heater control<\/a> due to outdated software. These problems can be corrected by going to the dealership and getting the appropriate software upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Melting Dashboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A melting dashboard has been a common complaint filed by many 2006-2008 ES 350 owners. According to them, the dashboard would chip or get sticky and release a chemical odor. Because of this issue, a class action lawsuit was filed against Toyota and Lexus in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2007-Lexus-ES-350-Interior-Lexus-Newsroom-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"2007 Lexus ES 350 Interior Lexus Newsroom\" class=\"wp-image-44492\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2007-Lexus-ES-350-Interior-Lexus-Newsroom-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2007-Lexus-ES-350-Interior-Lexus-Newsroom-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2007-Lexus-ES-350-Interior-Lexus-Newsroom-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2007-Lexus-ES-350-Interior-Lexus-Newsroom-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2007-Lexus-ES-350-Interior-Lexus-Newsroom-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2007-Lexus-ES-350-Interior-Lexus-Newsroom-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2007-Lexus-ES-350-Interior-Lexus-Newsroom.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Some owners of the <em>2006-2008 ES 350<\/em> have reported an issue about the dashboard of their vehicle melting. Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pressroom.lexus.com\/album\/2007-lexus-es-350-fifth-5th-generation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Lexus Newsroom\">Lexus Newsroom<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to official reports, Toyota and Lexus manufacturers allegedly misled their customers with a warranty program that would charge owners for a known defect. The class action lawsuit also asserted that Toyota didn&rsquo;t have enough parts to make the needed repairs for all affected customers, causing many drivers to spend a hefty amount to replace their melted dashboards. A similar lawsuit in 2017 succeeded the 2014 class action against Toyota. Unfortunately, both class action lawsuits have been dismissed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faulty Evaporator Core<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some units of the 2007 Lexus ES 350 have been prone to air conditioner problems. Owners of this model year have complained about a leaking evaporator core, while others have noticed white specks coming out of the air conditioning (A\/C) unit due to the faulty part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Several factors may cause the evaporator core to fail. Aside from poor manufacturing and normal wear and tear, temperature fluctuations may cause the evaporator&rsquo;s aluminum core to expand and eventually crack. A cracked evaporator core may cause the compressor to burn up, resulting in an even more expensive repair job. Replacing your ES 350&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/a-c-evaporator\/lexus\/es350\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"evaporator core\">evaporator core<\/a> can cost anywhere between $80 and $100 plus labor costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blown Cylinder Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some owners of the 2007 Lexus ES 350 have complained about an illuminated engine and vehicle stability control (VSC) warning light caused by a blown cylinder head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coolant loss, head gasket failure, or restricted coolant flow are common reasons why the cylinder head could fail. It could also warp under extreme temperatures and affect the head gasket&rsquo;s alignment. Once the cylinder head fails, your vehicle may exhibit symptoms such as engine misfires, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/coolant-leak-symptoms-plus-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"coolant leaks\">coolant leaks<\/a>, and white smoke emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Tell if Your Head Gasket is Blown\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QA7KVQq9vKA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to have your vehicle checked by a licensed mechanic as soon as possible if you notice the same symptoms. The cost of replacing a damaged cylinder head usually ranges from $250 to $600 plus labor costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being aware of the Lexus ES 350&rsquo;s most common issues will help you choose a car that fits your needs and checks all your boxes. This way, you can take a smarter approach to vehicle maintenance and maximize the service life of your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get Parts for Your Lexus ES 350<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Lexus ES 350 is a superb vehicle, and if you want to keep it that way, you need to stay on top of its maintenance. That includes addressing issues immediately. If you need new parts to repair your sedan, look no further than <a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a>, your one-stop shop for top-notch Lexus ES 350 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To browse for compatible parts for your Lexus, enter your ride&rsquo;s year, make, and model into our vehicle selector. You can also filter your search according to your preferred brand, price, and features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Lexus ES 350 parts are all sourced from top brands in the industry, so you can be sure they meet industry standards and specifications. Also, don&rsquo;t worry about breaking the bank because our products come with a low-price guarantee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get back on the road in no time by getting your parts from us. We have strategically located warehouses across the country to ensure fast and efficient shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Got some questions? We have a 24\/7 customer service team ready to answer your queries. For immediate product returns, simply file a claim through our returns center, and we&rsquo;ll issue you a full refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/lexus\/es350\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Lexus ES 350 parts\">Lexus ES 350 parts<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The Lexus ES 350 is a sensible and luxurious choice for a sporty sedan. 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