What is the fuel economy of a 1996 Lexus ES 300?

EPA figures for the 1996 Lexus ES 300 reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1996 Lexus ES 300?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1996 Lexus ES 300. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1996 Lexus ES 300?

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Lexus ES 300, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Steering, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Lexus · 1996

1996 Lexus ES 300

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	26	21	423

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 99V307000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

37 complaints filed by owners for this model year (7 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 11 Steering 6 Electrical System 4

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.