Car surges during acceleration. Stall out and idle extremely high while driving under 60 mph
The worst 2000 Lexus ES problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical3
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Electrical3
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Lexus ES 20
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Supersession notice
- Revision notice
What 2000 Lexus ES owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Electrical systems is fried, draining every battery I buy ( about a total of 15 or more bought) I've changed the starter and alternator multiple times as well. If I turn the A/C on the lights dim and the car slows down dangerously before completely shutting down! My car is a risk on the road so I haven't been able to drive it since finding out, yet, I still have to pay insurance every month on it.
On september 15, 2018, at around 1:05 p.m I was driving my lexus es 300 down route 88 pennsylvania approximately 5 mins from my residence. When suddenly smoke began to fill the cabin of the vehicle. I began to panic and pulled vehicle over and stopped turning ignition off and immediately fled the vehicle. Heavy smoke was pouring out of the interior of the vehicle. I ran to the closest residence and pounded on the door to get help and to warn the occupants of the possible fire. As I was parked at the edge of their driveway. There was no answer, at the same time a passerby notified me that I had fire underneath my vehicle, he immediately called 911. Police responded in one minute. Fire department responded within five minutes, by this time vehicle was fully engulfed. Vehicle was a total loss. Vehicle had just st under 150,000 miles at time of incedent.. Contacted toyota who then hired an independent fire investigator, who stated that the electrical system was damaged at the sunroof, so interior fuse panel and center console.
I put my key in the ignition, the car started by itself sounded bad, I had not turned key. Removed key and car kept running. We had it parked in garage. Could not get car to turn off, heard something explode under hood, smoke started pouring out from under hood. Called fire department. Firemen opened hood, starter had caught fire and possibly solenoid. New battery bought 1/4/2014 was damaged and dead. Lexus mechanic told me he saw this on other models but not our model. Estimated repair cost 820.00.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lexus es. The contact stated that all of the instrument panel lights illuminated, fumes were coming in through the vents, and fuel was leaking out of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who had not performed a diagnostic test when the complaint was filed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle identification number was not available. The vehicle failure and current mileage was 140,000.
I purchased a new lexus, es-300 in 2000 (platinum series). Had to have the front brakes and rotors replaced after 24,000 miles. Again at 60,000. Just the front not the rear. Only car I have ever owned that has done that. The tires(michelin) also were worn out at 24,000. I roated them every 6,000 miles. Something is wrong with the front brakes with that year lexus?
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Questions about the 2000 Lexus ES
Is the 2000 Lexus ES reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2000 Lexus ES, fewer than a typical ES model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Lexus ES?
Electrical system, with 3 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Lexus ES have?
No recalls on record.
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