Used 2014 Lexus ES 300h Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Tons of "Normal" Defects
Ryan, 10/08/2015
2014 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
8 of 22 people found this review helpful
I'll start by saying I believe the issues I had with a brand new 2014 Lexus ES300H was due to a defective car, not consistent with others. I simply have to assume this is the case. I had two major issues never resolved which forced me to break the lease and sell the car. #1 - after 6 months of owning the car, when the car reaches about 30 miles an hour, a large rattle would occur lasting a few seconds. I took it to the Santa Monica Lexus repair shop. I was able to demonstrate the issue during a test drive with the head shop foreman. After 1 week in the shop they identified the issue as being the heat shield. The heat shield was "repaired", I picked up the car, the problem returned. This went on for 2 more visit before I gave up and took it to another Lexus repair shop. Long story short, that repair shop stated the sound is "normal" and therefore didn't want to repair it. The sound was very loud. Not possible to have a sound like that on any new car. The second problem had to do with the A/C. Each time I started my car with the A/C already in the 'ON' position, a mildew smell would come out the vents. I was told this is caused by a buildup of water in the engine area, also considered "Normal". The advice was to turn the AC off before starting the car which is ridiculous for a brand new car. Between these two issues and the terrible service, I decided to bite the bullet by getting out of the lease (at a significant cost). I am happy to be rid of the car and will never by a Lexus again.
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2014 Lexus ES300h Unfortunately is a step back!
Queen Bee, 08/25/2017
2014 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 18 people found this review helpful
This is my third Lexus and my first hybrid. The 34 mpg and the fact that it runs on "regular" gas is great, however, Lexus made some lower quality moves inside the car that I find quite annoying: They put composition felt (many pieces of different colored felt pressed together) on the sides of each front seat, facing to the console. TACKY!! There is no longer a light in the coin compartment which is located on the far left under the dash, causing one to have to remove change to hold it up to look at it under the light at night: CHEAP! Lastly, I absolutely hate the Lexus GPS system! It was outdated when I bought the car and a year later, when I asked the Lexus dealer to update it, the Lexus service man blew up my whole sound system including the radio (which they replaced free of charge, but I was without my car over a week!). When I received my car back, the GPS was still the same outdated one! As my work involves traveling to new clients daily, I also pay $300 annually for live Lexus Navigation Assistance and they are wrong half the time! and the other half, their system hasn't added new addresses! I finally asked who they use to find addresses and they said BING! I found that I can Google it on my phone and receive more accurate directions, much quicker! When I asked the operator to use Google, she responded that they aren't allowed to use Google! Shame on Lexus for cheapening what used to be a "TOP OF THE LINE" car!
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Most uncomfortable Lexus I have ever owned
hmbcoastsider, 12/09/2013
updated 12/10/2020
2014 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
19 of 76 people found this review helpful
I've owned a Lexus for 13 years and and always loved them. So I was hoping for a similar experience when I bought the 2014 Lexus ES 300h, premium package. The car drives fine, although there is that hesitation every time you start up after stopping, which is common with many hybrids. After almost 7 years of ownership, I am still only getting only 29 mpg, and always have. I don't drive fast, and I drive the way they say to in the manual to maximize mileage. The boxy styling is ugly. The interior materials are much lower quality than past Lexuses I have owned. But the worst problem is the ventilated seat. It is very uncomfortable. It is so bad that my back hurts every time I drive it. I complained and the service manager acknowledged "some" people feel just like me and offered to put extra cushioning in the back, although that would void the ventilation; I said OK and although better, it is still a terrible seat which makes me hate this car more and more every day. After seven years I’ve only driven this car 44,000 miles because I’d rather drive my 19 year old RX300 than this uncomfortable ugly box. Worst car purchase I’ve ever made.
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first 300 miles - very poor mpg
g17w17, 10/17/2013
2014 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
22 of 102 people found this review helpful
Very Poor mpg. Not even close. Barely 26 mpg, 50% highway 50% city Speed was maintained withing limits ( 65m/h), driving, eco mode ( even I hate it) I feel cheated.
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Ali Keyes, 06/08/2017
2014 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
Love the gas mileage. Beautiful interior. I am 5'4" and getting in and out of the car was cumbersome. The navigation system is not user friendly or allows for "dummies" like me.
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