There are 2 owner-reported steering complaints for the 2010 Lexus ESin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was moving upward. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that a steering wheel bracket had sheared off. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but informed the contact that they could not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 79,263.
READING NEWS ON ABC ENTITLED "TOYOTA RECALLS OLDER MODELS WITH RECURRING SUSPENSION ISSUES". LINK: HTTP://ABCNEWS.GO.COM/BUSINESS/WIRESTORY/TOYOTA-RECALLS-OLDER-MODELS-RECURRING-SUSPENSION-ISSUES-41331440?YPTR=YAHOO SIMILAR WOBBLING EXPERIENCE WHEN DRIVING THIS CAR. MINOR UNEVEN PAVEMENT CAUSES THIS VEHICLE TO WOBBLE AND DIFFICULT TO STEER. NOTICE THIS SINCE WE BOUGHT IT ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026