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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) did not test
this vehicle model.
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Passenger
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rear Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not tested by NHTSA
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1997 LEXUS ES 300 are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1997 LEXUS ES 300
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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79
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Better than average
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Collision Index
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98
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Average
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Theft Index
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146
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Worse than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1997 LEXUS ES 300
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1997 LEXUS ES 300
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1997 LEXUS ES 300
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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09-17-1997
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Units potentially affected:
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18,746
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V156000
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Defective part or component:
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BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM SYSTEM
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan,Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Noth Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. A condition can occur where accumulated moisture can temporarily freeze in the brake vacuum hose if the vehicle is used in extremely cold climates for an extended period of time. This can result in the elimination of vacuum assist to the brakes that can increase stopping distances and could lead to a vehicle crash. Dealers will install a new design brake vacuum hose.
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Recall date:
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11-02-1999
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Units potentially affected:
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540,037
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V307000
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Defective part or component:
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STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness. This can result in a loss of vehicle control. Dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut.
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This 1997 LEXUS ES 300 safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1997 LEXUS ES SERIES
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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6 years or 70,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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6 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 4 years or unlimited miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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Safety belt and inflatable restraint system are covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles.
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. First two maintenance services are at no charge. Safety belt and restraint systems are covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Roadside assistance is included for 4 years with unlimited mileage. Alignment and wheel balance are limited to 1 years or 20,000 miles. Basic warranty includes surface corrosion and batteries.
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This 1997 LEXUS ES 300 warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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An entry luxury pacesetter.
By Tony Swan, NewCarTestDrive.com
The new ES 300 offers a compelling blend of quality, power, all-around competence and creature comforts that's tough to top. Stir in the head-turning incentive of a dramatic price reduction, and you'll see all the other guys asking the same question that we've been asking. How'd they do that? |
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Overview:
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Who's number one? Calling one car the best in any particular category is a tricky proposition, because there's always the random variable of individual tastes to consider. In the entry luxury segment, for example, we're inclined to prefer the BMW 328i, simply because we find it the most gratifying to drive. There are plenty of other tempting choices too--the Acura TL, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Infiniti I30, the new Cadillac Catera and the all-too-frequently overlooked Mazda Millenia. But for all-around excellence in this competitive realm, the new Lexus ES 300 strikes us as a pacesetter. Maybe even the pacesetter. Yes, this is a re-design, rather than an all-new car. But it's improved in every respect--a little more character to its styling, stiffer chassis, reduced curb weight, better handling, more power, improved aerodynamic efficiency and more room inside. And, more remarkable, Lexus has trimmed a tidy $2500 from the base price, thank you very much. That's a can't-miss recipe for success, and it also raises a question: how'd they do that? The universal emphasis on cost engineering adds an intriguing new dimension to our job: trying to figure out where the manufacturer did the whittling. That's always tough sleuthing, because you can bet they're not going tell you, and in this case it's difficult indeed. About the only things that are readily apparent are the ES 300's new reflector headlamps, which are substantially cheaper than the previous projector beam setup, and a simple pushbutton reset for the trip odometer instead of the electric reset used on the '96 model. But these cost cuts don't detract at all from the finished product. The new headlamps actually enhance the new front end appearance, in our opinion, and also do a better job of lighting in the immediate vicinity of the car. And the new LS 400-style electroluminiscent instruments, among the best and most attractive in the entire industry, certainly offset any sense of the ordinary that might go with a plain old mechanical reset for the trip counter.
Read the complete
1997 Lexus ES 300 review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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