The 2012 ES is much more reliable than other cars from the same model year.
The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2012 Lexus ES owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.
Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.
"unable to pair to more than one phone. And once it has paired to one phone i am unable to change to a different one"
Anonymous, TX (2012 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.
"Driveshaft boot needed replacement"
Anonymous, TN (2012 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"Drivers side CV boot leaking replaced complete axle to repair."
Anonymous, TX (2012 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.
"Flexible pipe developed leak making noisy. The part included one of the catalytic converters."
Anonymous, CT (2012 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)"all four of the TMPS sensors needed to be replaced at the same time"
Anonymous, CA (2012 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.
"They just stopped working its an older car. Understood the most frustrating thing about owning this car has been that Lexus/Toyota designs it so that only their dealerships shops can work on them. Nobody else wants to touch them."
Anonymous, FL (2012 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.
"I know its an older car but the clearcoat or what looks to be. The clearcoat really did not hold up well at all. The car is red and that is making the red paint fade. This is occurring on many parts of the car, but you mostly see it on the top sides of the hood the roof the trunk"
Anonymous, FL (2012 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.
Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.
Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.
Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.
Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.
Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.
Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.
Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.
Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.
Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.
"developed problems ejecting cd"
Anonymous, TX (2012 Lexus ES 350 3.5-L V6)