2000 Lexus ES300: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 21, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 278,958 miles · GA

I was driving and the vehicle started to stall and then jolt increasing and decreasing in acceleration by itself I have already had the transmission serviced and rebuilt a couple years ago and now it seems to be doing the same thing.

Filed Aug 18, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 135,000 miles · AL

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 the idle air control valve, it is costly to replace and a problem with that make and model 2000 lexus es300. This is a serious electrical problem and I found out a faulty iac valve can cause your car to stall anywhere at anytime. I am thankful no one, as well as myself was injured, but I do not know about the next person this may happen to. The part cost about 200 dollars and the labor is approximately 300 dollars. This happened on wed. 08/10/2011 and the part has to be ordered due to cost. As a result, no repairs have been made because of expense. There should really be a recall and this a safety hazard; especially if the driver{s) behind me had been speeding or not paying attention.

Filed Feb 6, 2011 · Electrical · 37,209 miles · PA

Trac off and ck engine lights illuminate during driving. Vehicle will then operate in a rough manner and will not steadily idle, RPM's drastically drop and vehicle feels like it wants to stall out on the road during operation. On each of the following occasions the vehicle was serviced at lexus of wilmington in the state of delaware for this same issue: 8/25/04 - code 440 po and reset lights (warranty) no repairs; 11/03/2005 - codes p0046, p0441 & p0440 claimed loose gas cap & didn't make any repairs; 11/16/05 - canister switching valve shorted out, replaced & cleared lights, charge 45.00 for valve; 02/16/2006 now out of warranty; again the charcoal canister shorted out and was replaced $362.52; 08/30/2006 bank 1 sensor 1 oxygen sensor shorted out, replaced sensor $280.56; 10/29/09 diagnostics showed code p0420 catalyst system below threshold on bank 1, need to replace..$124.95 for diagnostics check; replace catalytic converter 1,831.19; 05/13/10 catalytic converter malfunction $434.25. Malfunction first occurred during the warranty period and dealer did not suggest replacement part during that time. Not until after warranty expired, did lexus express concern for replace of parts. Now the issue has arose again and I don't fell I should have to pay the dealer for any additional issues arising from the same malfunction. I have all service reports from the dealer to document all of these occasions and my service history from date of purchase. All of these issues are related to the trac off & ck engine lights illuminating. I purchased this vehicle brand new from lexus of wilmington and feel they should now take responsibility for the repairs that, most likely, should have commenced during the warranty period.

Filed Feb 15, 2010 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · VA

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.

Filed Dec 4, 2008 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · CT

Tl*the 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 towed to the dealer and they stated that the transmission failed. The repair would cost $3,700. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 1/6/09 *cn updated 01/14/09.

Filed Oct 8, 2002 · Transmission · NJ

Consumer states that while driving at any speed without warning the vehicle will stall and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified. Mr

Filed Sep 4, 2000 · Engine · MD

Engine failed three times in traffic without notice. Car stalls, engine vibrates, will not accelerate, has been towed to dealership on one occasion.