# \#es350 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/es350/6478.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2013 Lexus ES 350 - mic isn’t working for phone calls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-es-350-mic-isn-t-working-for-phone-calls/179311)
**Author:** [@KeithHagenbucher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithHagenbucher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-es-350-mic-isn-t-working-for-phone-calls/179311 "2021-09-14T17:35:33Z")
When using my phone in my car. When I make a call or receive a call, people cannot hear me or barely hear me. Not sure how to fix mic --- ## [2012 Lexus ES 350 warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-es-350-warning-lights/175484)
**Author:** [@sharonvanbuskirk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharonvanbuskirk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-es-350-warning-lights/175484 "2021-03-02T00:15:03Z")
Trac Off and Engine light came on - is this worrisome? I’m worried! --- ## [2015 Lexus ES 350 - anticipating future issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-es-350-anticipating-future-issues/168809)
**Author:** [@AllanRoudebush](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AllanRoudebush)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-es-350-anticipating-future-issues/168809 "2020-08-17T02:22:50Z")
Wondering about weaknesses in the future ? Low mileage 2015 Lexus ES 350 --- ## [2008 Lexus ES 350 - Lights come on but no ignition sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-es-350-lights-come-on-but-no-ignition-sound/163169)
**Author:** [@keesmail\_166610](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keesmail_166610)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-es-350-lights-come-on-but-no-ignition-sound/163169 "2020-04-27T00:53:21Z")
I’m trying to start my 2008 Lexus ES 350 that hasn’t been run in a couple weeks. It seems the battery died, so I charged it and tried jump starting it, but even though the lights on the dash come on, I don’t hear the noi… --- ## [Lexus ES350 Transmission Fluid: change it or not at 120K?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es350-transmission-fluid-change-it-or-not-at-120k/67816)
**Author:** [@charx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charx)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es350-transmission-fluid-change-it-or-not-at-120k/67816 "2020-04-20T11:38:15Z")
My Lexus ES 350 has about 120000 miles on it. I took it in to a private mechanic to get the 120K service. He gave a quote and then recommended that I have him change/flush the transmission fluid. I thought the tranny w… --- ## [2019 Lexus ES 350 - rear speakers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lexus-es-350-rear-speakers/153927)
**Author:** [@KenFrank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenFrank)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lexus-es-350-rear-speakers/153927 "2019-12-04T02:32:34Z")
Sound system… almost no sound coming from rear speakers. All adjustments have been tried and the dealer claimed initially they were aware of it (only in this model) and that a ‘software fix’ was in the works from Lexus.t… --- ## [2014 Lexus ES 350 temp settings change randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-es-350-temp-settings-change-randomly/152625)
**Author:** [@Ellis47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ellis47)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-es-350-temp-settings-change-randomly/152625 "2019-11-12T14:33:23Z")
Purchased used w/19,800 miles. The temperature settings randomly change, both up and down, drivers side & passenger side. It is not the dual setting mode. Lexus wants $175 for diagnosis even though there is some warran… --- ## [2015 Lexus ES 350 - maintenance cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-es-350-maintenance-cost/152393)
**Author:** [@Nancy09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nancy09)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-es-350-maintenance-cost/152393 "2019-11-08T17:17:53Z")
I have followed the manufacturers schedule for maintenance. car runs great and has 35000 miles. next maintenance charge is $750. Is it necessary to pay that much or should I find a good mechanic that can do the same c… --- ## [2007 Lexus ES 350 - brake pedal stays engaged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-es-350-brake-pedal-stays-engaged/146770)
**Author:** [@Patrick41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patrick41)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-es-350-brake-pedal-stays-engaged/146770 "2019-08-15T17:06:13Z")
Brake pedal will stay engaged when braking sometimes have to turn off call to get brake to return/unlock --- ## [Spark plugs - 2007 Lexus ES 350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-2007-lexus-es-350/127729)
**Author:** [@georgetarver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/georgetarver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-2007-lexus-es-350/127729 "2018-10-29T01:56:14Z")
I’ve had the car since new and this just started happening 3 years ago. I would get the VSC, anti-slip and engine light and the car I could feel was misfiring. But what I did notive is that i was getting 560 miles per ta… --- ## [2014 Lexus ES 350 buzzing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-es-350-buzzing/124368)
**Author:** [@NaderMatloubi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NaderMatloubi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-es-350-buzzing/124368 "2018-09-07T02:59:50Z")
There is a buzzing noise under the dash ( under steering wheel area, and to the left of it). it is intermittent, but getting more frequent. it’s very annoying and the dealership can’t figure it out. They say it’s " nothi… --- ## [2009 Lexus ES 350 leak after AC work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lexus-es-350-leak-after-ac-work/123847)
**Author:** [@jerry51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerry51)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 10:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lexus-es-350-leak-after-ac-work/123847 "2018-08-28T10:34:49Z")
118000 miles replaced evaporator core ,part of a/c,now water is coming into passenger side carpets very wet what would cause this --- ## [Adding any power steering fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-any-power-steering-fluid/123541)
**Author:** [@jayre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayre)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-any-power-steering-fluid/123541 "2018-08-24T00:07:36Z")
2009 Lexus ES350 Just noticed power steering fluid is at minimum level. On hand, I have Bardahl power steering fluid 5713 for Honda and Acura w/ sealer and conditioner. Would it be fine for me to add this? --- ## [Do I really need a fuel induction treatment for my 2007 Lexus ES 350?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-need-a-fuel-induction-treatment-for-my-2007-lexus-es-350/121494)
**Author:** [@Brian47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian47)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-need-a-fuel-induction-treatment-for-my-2007-lexus-es-350/121494 "2018-07-22T21:03:59Z")
Mine still gets 32 mpg on the freeway. do I really need a fuel induction treatment recommended by the dealer? --- ## [2014 Lexus ES 350 headrest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-es-350-headrest/116935)
**Author:** [@Garnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garnett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-es-350-headrest/116935 "2018-05-07T19:24:13Z")
Headrest hurt my neck, what can be done if anything --- ## [Does a 2013 Lexus ES 350 need induction service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-2013-lexus-es-350-need-induction-service/114951)
**Author:** [@AlSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlSmith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-2013-lexus-es-350-need-induction-service/114951 "2018-04-04T13:27:02Z")
should one get the induction service based on mileage --- ## [PITTED WHEEL- NOT HOLDING AIR IN THE TIRE QUOTED A REPLACEMENT WHEEL AT 800.00 c](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pitted-wheel-not-holding-air-in-the-tire-quoted-a-replacement-wheel-at-800-00-c/105835)
**Author:** [@bonkay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bonkay)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2017, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pitted-wheel-not-holding-air-in-the-tire-quoted-a-replacement-wheel-at-800-00-c/105835 "2017-07-15T14:53:44Z")
My 350 Lexus 2008 has (told to me) a pitted wheel and so the tire will not hold air. The cost of replacement is 800.00. Is there any other way this can be fixed? The wheel is the passenger side front wheel. Where would I… --- ## [Lexus ES 350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es-350/103646)
**Author:** [@little-debbie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/little-debbie)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es-350/103646 "2017-05-10T21:15:06Z")
Thinking of buying a 2012 Lexus ES 350 with about 52,000 miles. I would appreciate insights from anyone with experience with this vehicle on its reliability, longevity, maintenance issues and costs, etc. We are consid… --- ## [Lexus ES350 Vacuum Line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es350-vacuum-line/89311)
**Author:** [@charx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2015, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es350-vacuum-line/89311 "2015-03-17T07:58:15Z")
I broke this line as shown in the photo. The Lexus is a 2007 ES350. The line leads to a solenoid.... does anyone know what this is for? There is no apparent problem that I can see..... but what is it? Should I be con… --- ## [10k too long to do Lexus 1st oil change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10k-too-long-to-do-lexus-1st-oil-change/85057)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2014, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10k-too-long-to-do-lexus-1st-oil-change/85057 "2014-05-26T18:59:23Z")
Woman says Lexus dealer says 1st oil change is at 10,000 miles. 2013 ES350 Are Lexus filters extra good? I check her oil for her and want to change the full synthetic now at 8k. Thank you --- ## [Wheel Alignment - 2007 Lexus ES350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-alignment-2007-lexus-es350/30111)
**Author:** [@stealthvader](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stealthvader)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2009, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-alignment-2007-lexus-es350/30111 "2009-05-06T13:08:44Z")
I need a wheel alignment on my 2007 Lexus ES350. The nearest, and only, Lexus dealer in Maine is about 180 miles from my home (7-8 hour round trip). I went to my local Subaru dealer (where I get my 2004 Subaru Baja servi…