2013 Lexus ES300h

2013 Lexus ES300h

The 2013 Lexus ES300h is a midsize luxury sedan that offers a hybrid powertrain combining a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor. The ES300h is praised for its fuel efficiency, comfortable interior, and smooth ride, but it also has some common issues.

Engine

• 2.5-liter Four-Cylinder Engine
  • Intake Manifold Gasket Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaks, engine overheating
    • Solution: Replace the intake manifold gasket
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $900
    • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

• CVT Transmission
  • Hesitation Issues
    • Description/Symptoms: Transmission slips, delays in acceleration
    • Solution: Update transmission control software or replace transmission
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $3,000
    • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Front MacPherson Struts
  • Premature Wear
    • Description/Symptoms: Excessive noise, poor handling
    • Solution: Replace the struts
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $1,500
    • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery Issues
  • Premature Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Battery drains quickly, loss of power
    • Solution: Replace the battery
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
    • Recalls: None Found
• Headlight Switch Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Headlights fail to turn on or remain on
  • Solution: Replace the headlight switch
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500
    • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Windshield Wiper Motor Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Wipers fail to move or move erratically
  • Solution: Replace the wiper motor
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
    • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Navigation System Issues
  • Description/Symptoms: Navigation system freezes or crashes
  • Solution: Update or reset the navigation system software
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $0 - $200
    • Recalls: None Found
• Rear Seat Cracked Armrest
  • Description/Symptoms: Armrest develops a crack
  • Solution: Replace the armrest
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
    • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2013 Lexus ES300h is generally a reliable vehicle, but it does have some common issues that can be costly to repair. The most severe issues include transmission hesitation and premature suspension wear, which can affect safety and drivability. The cost of these repairs can range from $1,000 to $3,000. However, other issues, such as battery issues and interior problems, are less severe and can be fixed for under $1,000.