Model year guide

1997 Lexus ES 300

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Lexus ES 300 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 42 on record.

1997 Lexus ES 300 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined19 mpg
Typical price$1,542

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

1997 Lexus ES 300 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Lexus ES 300.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

1997 Lexus ES 300 MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,250

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 1997 Lexus ES 300 worth?

Low
$750
Typical price
$1,542
High
$2,400

From 38 comparable 1997 Lexus ES 300 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Lexus ES 300 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,250
Fuel only$16,250
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1997 Lexus ES 300 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · 300
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 200 hp

1997 Lexus ES 300 vehicles on record

1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G0V0013060 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G8V0027434 1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G0V0064865 1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G5V0037807 1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G9V0010139 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G2V0009513 1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G0V0047239 1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G3V0021928 1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G8V0058649 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G8V0040443 1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G5V0003091 1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G9V0059485 1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G7V0037467 1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G2V5008851 1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G3V5009085 1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G9V0012697 1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G7V0071716 1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G3V0072183 1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G7V5012071 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G6V0042532 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G3V0036171 1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G9V0018855 1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G8V0053144 1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 Lexus ES 300 BaseJT8BF22G7V5000227

Other Lexus ES 300 model years

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1997 Lexus ES 300 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Lexus ES 300 have any safety recalls?

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Lexus ES 300.

What gas mileage does the 1997 Lexus ES 300 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 1997 Lexus ES 300 at about 19 mpg combined (17 city / 24 highway).

How much is a 1997 Lexus ES 300 worth?

Comparable 1997 Lexus ES 300 listings run roughly $750–$2,400, typically around $1,542 (from 38 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.