2001 Lexus ES Problems, Recalls & Reliability
39 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2001 Lexus ES, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 8/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2001 Lexus ES has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2001 sits among all ES years
What owners report
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2001 Lexus ES.
Technical service bulletins
62 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2001 Lexus ES. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2001 Lexus ES reliable?
The 2001 Lexus ES drew 39 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 8/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 2001 Lexus ES problems?
The top reported problems for the 2001 Lexus ES are speed control (8 complaints), brakes & stability (8), and transmission & drivetrain (7).
Does the 2001 Lexus ES have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2001 Lexus ES. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.