Lexus ES300 check engine light comes on

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Engine · 77,000 miles · NY

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 caused engine seize . Replacement of engine is the only option. Found a tsb on the federal safety agency technical service bulletin number: 628655 bulletin date: 20-jan-2002 about the oil sludge issue. I am requesting the federal safety agency to help me to fix this problem by manufacturer.

Filed Feb 16, 2016 · Engine · 175,000 miles · LA

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 what caused my transmission to need re-building because when traction control is off, the transmission will not shift into overdrive, and this destroys the transmission. After replacing and repairing these, the problem recurred within 2 weeks. After to speaking to a number of people, and trying to find out why the problem recurred, I was told, and you can find all over the internet, that 1998-2002 lexus es300s and toyota camrys with the v-6 engine have this problem continuously and owners are paying thousands of dollars to try to solve it with no luck. One toyota mechanic told me, off the record of course, that the sensors in these years had sensitivity issues that were corrected starting in 2003. Of course, dealerships refuse to acknowledge the problem, and want to charge hundreds of dollars in diagnostic fees to tell you it will cost thousands to fix, and then the problem recurs. I think this needs to be investigated, and that toyota should have to replace these sensors with a new set that no longer has the problem. The problem can occur whether the car is moving or sitting at an idle. To me, the fact that the traction control system quits working is very dangerous, especially in a car that the driver is used to driving with that feature. Search "es300 knock sensors" on the web and you will see hundreds and hundreds of postings by frustrated owners.

Filed Jun 11, 2013 · Engine · 115,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lexus es300. The contact stated that the engine failed with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed. The failure was located at the engine evap canister. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 115,000.

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 Sep 21, 2010 · Fuel system · 89,000 miles · VA

Have a 2000 es300. Recently, the check engine/trac light illuminated and after a quick scan code po446 was discovered. I started by tightening the gas cap and disconnecting the battery; the engine light came back on after a week. I have taken a look at the vacuum lines at the charcoal canister and up underneath the engine cover. Everything looks ok. I do all my own work, and I hate being a 'parts replacer'. I'd rather source the exact problem and fix just that particular part. Having said this, my research on this site has indicated that the po446 code could be one of many things, including the charcoal canister itself, the vsv attached to the canister, or the vacuum valve up underneath the engine cover. First question: I was going to replace the charcoal canister at expensive way? Does anyone here know if the issue being recall and they can replace new oem charcoal canister includes the vsv valve? If it does, how can I get this done. Second question: do you think I am way off base with my intention to replace the charcoal canister next? If so, what would you do? Obviously, I am trying to avoid my dealer at all costs. Perhaps someone here could help in my quest to repair this problem.

Filed Jul 29, 2010 · Engine · 102,542 miles · MD

Check engine light came on and car acceleration was limited. Error codes p2121 and p2128 indicated faulty "throttle position sensor" the part retails for around $100. Lexus insisted that I had to replace the complete accelerator pedal assembly with a new throttle position sensor. Lexus charged me $764 to replace both assemblies. I believe lexus should have covered the cost of all of the cost of replacing the accelerator pedal assembly. My vehicle is a 2002 lexus es300.

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Acceleration, Airbags · 92,000 miles · PA · crash

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.

Filed Feb 11, 2010 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 73,000 miles · MA

I was driving my 2002 lexus e300 on rte95 in providence r.I. I was in the middle lane traveling at the speed of the traffic--65mph. Suddenly t check engine warning light came on and without warning when I stepped on the gas pedal there was no response. I was in the midst of heavy traffic losing speed rapidly. Fortunately I was able to coast to the edge of the road . The chip which feeds gas to the engine failed.

Filed Jun 5, 2008 · Engine · 115,254 miles · CA

I have a 1998 lexus es300 with approximately 115,000 on the car. The check engine light recently came on stating that it was emissions code p0466, which is a common charcoal cannister problem for lexus es300 1996 and up. There was an extended warranty issued for 1996-1998 lexus es300 for the emission problem which includes the p0466 problem. I went to the lexus dealer to get that emissions problem fix, but they said that not all of the 1998 lexus es300 was included in this warranty and my car was one of the cars that was in that category. Since the extended warranty stated that 96-98 lexus es300 are covered, is there any way that my car would be covered since it's a 1998 lexus es300?

Filed Mar 11, 2008 · Transmission · 146,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lexus es300. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate, but the engine did not shut off. The check engine and track lights illuminated as the vehicle began to slow down. When the vehicle gained normal speed, the warning lights no longer illuminated. The contact is unable to drive the vehicle. There is no warranty and the dealer stated that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced at the contact's expense. The failure occurred twice. The powertrain was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 146,000.