KnownCarProblems2000 Lexus ES300 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Lexus ES300, most often about the visibility and wipers (18% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about ES300 model year since 2000.
Most common 2000 Lexus ES300 problems
Visibility and wipers
10 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, rearview mirrors/devices, windshield wiper/washer, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Transmission
10 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 115,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Lexus ES300. While driving 40 MPH and approaching a stop, the contact heard a loud grinding noise coming from the engine. She attempted to accelerate, but the vehicle completely failed and was unable to be restarted. There were no failures prior to the transmission stalling. The vehicle was…
I have a 2000 Lexus ES300 with about 100,000 miles. Transmission failed suddenly and car stalled in the middle of the road. Just read the edmunds forum and there are 1,384 postings about transmission problems on Lexus. This is a serious issue and needs attention.
Speed control
9 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Car surged out of control-stopped by a fire hydrant and lawn bushes =car was totaled- bags did not open-problem with sensors replaced 2 and the\immediately before crash- run away check engine light plus another light came on.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Lexus ES300. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH; proceeding to a stop sign. While depressing the brake pedal there was an increased acceleration. The vehicle failed to slow down and rear ended a vehicle. The passenger in the front seat and the driver of the other vehicle sustained…
Engine
8 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 124,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Lexus ES300. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed smoke underneath the hood. She assumed that the vehicle was overheating and pulled over to allow the vehicle to cool down. A couple of minutes later, the vehicle caught fire and was towed to a body shop. The contact has pictures…
I was driving on a busy road, and my 2000 Lexus ES300 RPM went down to 0 and shut off in the middle of busy traffic. I was almost hit from behind and could have caused a major pileup with injuries. I had to be pushed out of traffiic car wouldn't start. After, getting the car to the mechanic they determined that it was…
Brakes
7 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
: the contact stated that the brakes squeeked right after the vehicle was purchased. The dealer replaced the rotors in april of 2006 however there was no brake failure. The brake light did illuminated. Although the vehicle was driven on normal road conditions, the dealer determined that the brakes had been worn by 70%…
The contact owns a 2000 Lexus ES300. While the contact was pulling out of a parking spot the contact noticed that the brakes suddenly stopped functioning causing the vehicle to crash into a wall. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. The contact sufferd minor injuries…
Electrical
6 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: ignition, 12v/24v/48v battery.
: the contact stated that the brakes squeeked right after the vehicle was purchased. The dealer replaced the rotors in april of 2006 however there was no brake failure. The brake light did illuminated. Although the vehicle was driven on normal road conditions, the dealer determined that the brakes had been worn by 70%…
Car surged out of control-stopped by a fire hydrant and lawn bushes =car was totaled- bags did not open-problem with sensors replaced 2 and the\immediately before crash- run away check engine light plus another light came on.
Air bags
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: frontal.
Car surged out of control-stopped by a fire hydrant and lawn bushes =car was totaled- bags did not open-problem with sensors replaced 2 and the\immediately before crash- run away check engine light plus another light came on.
My father was disoriented and didn't know where he was. He just kept driving, hoping to figure it out. His car went off the road down into a very deep ravine. The car sustained over $17000 in damage. The insurance company totaled the car. He has 9 broken ribs, and has been in the icu for 6 days now. The airbags did…
Suspension
3 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: front.
Takata recall the back suspension on the car feels like is you have no control she you hit a bump or need to maneuver there's so much body roll that it feels very unsafe and I think it's also damaging the breaks because they wear out fast and not at the same rate. There is also is rust around the wheel well and even a…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Lexus ES300 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine seizure
Questions about the 2000 Lexus ES300
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lexus ES300?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (10 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); transmission (10 complaints, typically around 115,000 miles); speed control (9 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Lexus ES300 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Lexus ES300. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Lexus ES300?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about ES300 model year since 2000, with 56 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.