The 2004 Lexus ES has 190 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and vehicle speed control. Owners most often flag cv axle boot leaks: reported after extended high-speed driving. frequency: isolated.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2004 Lexus ES vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 10 ES model years we track, complaint volume runs from 9 (2024) to 190 (2004). With 190 complaints, the 2004 ES sits abovethe model's median of 39.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Overwhelmingly positive sentiment centered on exceptional long-term reliability, low operating costs, and a comfortable, quiet, and refined driving experience.
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Used ES listings typically run $51,553–$56,216 across 2025 to 2026 model years.
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