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1997 Lexus ES 300

JT8BF22G6V0050033

Vehicle record for the 1997 Lexus ES 300 (VIN JT8BF22G6V0050033). Green, sedan, gasoline / lpg. Registered in Odesa. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year. Specifications, registration region and recall data.

2 recall campaigns → Gasoline / LPG
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At a glance

LocationOdesa, UKRAINE
ColorGreen
Recall campaigns2

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make
Lexus
Model
ES 300
Year
1997
Body style
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Displacement
3 L
Fuel type
Gasoline / LPG
Country of origin
Japan

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📋 All factory specifications on file8 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)

🏭 Manufacturing & other

sourceua_mvs
Registration regionodesa
Last operation date2022-02-15
Last operation315 - ПЕРЕРЕЄСТРАЦІЯ ТЗ НА НОВ. ВЛАСН. ПО ДОГОВОРУ УКЛАДЕНОМУ В ТСЦ
PurposeЗагальний
Engine cc2995
Own weight kg1581
Total weight kg2060

Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.

What's a 1997 Lexus ES 300 worth?

What comparable 1997 Lexus ES 300 vehicles are listed for — a quick gut-check before you negotiate.

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

Most 1997 Lexus ES 300 listings fall between $750 and $2,400, from 38 comparable cars.

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MPG & running costs

U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 1997 Lexus ES 300.

Combined19 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,550
FuelRegular
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume92 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.

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)$17,750
Fuel only$17,750
Per mile$0.24

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.

Dimensions & weight

Length
190.2 in
Width
70.5 in
Height
55.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Curb weight
3,296 lb
Front track
60.6 in
Rear track
59.4 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1997 Lexus ES 300. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1997 Lexus ES 300. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Steering

On certain vehicles, the steering wheel set nut may loosen and cause an abnormal steering vibration and looseness. If the owner continues to operate the vehicle in this condition, the nut may eventually come off, and the steering wheel may separate from the steering shaft. This would result in loss of control and a possible crash. Correction: Steering wheel set nut will be tigh…

Transport Canada #1999211 · Nov 1999

Brakes

UNDER EXTREMELY LOW TEMPERATURE OPERATING CONDITIONS AND INFREQUENT BRAKE OPERATION THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT CONDENSED MOISTURE FROM A SURGE TANK MIGHT SEEP INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE AND FREEZE. OVER TIME, THE ICE MAY ACCUMULATE AND EVENTUALLY PLUG THE HOSE, THEREBY ELIMINATING THE VACUUM ASSIST TO THE BRAKES. THE INCREASED PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED TO APPLY THE BRA…

Transport Canada #1997155 · Sep 1997

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Lexus ES 300

The Lexus ES is a luxury sedan marketed since 1989 by Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota, across multiple generations, each offering V6 engines and a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The first five generations of the ES used the Toyota Camry platform, while the latter generations are more closely related to both the Camry and the Avalon. Manual transmissions were offered until 1993, a lower-displacement inline-four engine became an option in Asian markets in 2010, and a gasoline-electric hybrid version was introduced in 2012. The battery electric version was later introduced in 2025. The ES was Lexus's only front-wheel drive vehicle until 1998, when the related RX was introduced, an…

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

Safety recall campaigns 2

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.

NHTSA Campaign #99V307000 · manufacturer #X06/XL7 · 01/11/1999

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN,MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NOTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. A CONDITION CAN OCCUR WHERE ACCUMULATED MOISTURE CAN TEMPORARILY FREEZE IN THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE IF THE VEHICLE IS …

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN BRAKE VACUUM HOSE.

NHTSA Campaign #97V156000 · 17/09/1997

Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.

These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 10 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

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Can I find out who owns this vehicle from the VIN?

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Is the VIN JT8BF22G6V0050033 valid?

JT8BF22G6V0050033 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Japan. It decodes to the 1997 Lexus ES 300.

Are there safety recalls on the 1997 Lexus ES 300?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1997 Lexus ES 300 model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What is a fair price for a 1997 Lexus ES 300?

Comparable 1997 Lexus ES 300 listings run roughly $750–$2,400, typically around $1,542 (from 38 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.

What fuel economy does the 1997 Lexus ES 300 get?

The 1997 Lexus ES 300 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 19 mpg combined (17 city / 24 highway).

Recall data checked 10 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.