2000 Lexus ES300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ES300 years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Lexus ES300. That ranks 3rd out of 12 ES300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (10 complaints, 18%), typically at around 115,000 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 56owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 17complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Lexus ES300 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 | 18% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 10 | 18% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 16% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 13% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 11% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 9% | 90,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 7% | 175,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 7% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 5% | 175,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 5% | 30,223 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 5% | 37,209 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 4% | 90,500 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 173,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 2% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 175,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 175,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Lexus ES300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Lexus ES300.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine seizure (DP02004) — opened Apr 30, 2002, closed Jun 20, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have owned my 2000 es 300 lexus for 10 years never any concerns or problems . It had 93,204 when i bought it it now has 238,452. *tr
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…
While driving on highway engine did shut off suddenly lost control , fortunately there was no traffic. Tried start engine again and it showed a check engine light and low oil light. Inspected engine oil with dip stick and showed good level. Towed it to mechanic and been told the sludge formation…
Driving on highway, suddenly engine stopped working. Towed it to mechanic and he said engine seized. He suggested me to replace engine with a newer one quoted 7500$ +labor. It has only 77000 miles on it.
I just paid $3,600 to have the knock sensors and connecting harness replaced, and a transmission re-build, in this car because the knock sensor problem caused the traction control system to automatically stop working ("trac off" light, no override) and the check engine light to stay on. It is also…
Other Lexus ES300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 ES300 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 ES300 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 ES300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 ES300 | 116 | 0 |
| 2002 ES300 | 153 | 2 |
| 2001 ES300 | 29 | 0 |
| 2000 | 56 | 0 |
| 1999 ES300 | 27 | 0 |
| 1998 ES300 | 52 | 1 |
| 1997 ES300 | 45 | 2 |
| 1996 ES300 | 37 | 1 |
| 1995 ES300 | 38 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lexus ES300?
Owners most often report power train, visibility, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Lexus ES300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Lexus ES300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ES300 model years, the 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.