Lexus ES300 stalling problems

Filed Apr 16, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 156,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus es300. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke was noticed coming from the engine compartment. The contact managed to pull the vehicle over as it was stalling. The contact exited the vehicle, lifted the hood, and noticed flames coming from the battery. The contact called the fire department who extinguished the fire. The contact mentioned that the fire department cut the battery cord and informed the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 156,000.

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 22, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 85,135 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lexus es300. The contact was unable to turn the ignition switch and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,135.

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 23, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 105,110 miles · CA

Re: 2003 lexus es300. The car began to stall when I stopped the vehicle. My mechanic conducted computer tests. No errors registered. Mechanic stated he thought problem was with the electronic control system. This occurred before the media blitz of toyota's electronics. Mechanic took some of the electronic control system apart cleaning the parts with an airhose. Consequently the stalling stopped. I have had no problems since this occurrence and "repair."

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 Jul 14, 2009 · Fuel system · 44,000 miles · FL · fire

On june 15, 2009 we were driving home and my husband felt the car almost stalled. Then we smelled gasoline and saw smoke coming from the bottom right under the engine. We exited the car and it was already on fire. The car burst into flames and was completely destroyed. It was a 2002 lexus 300es with only 44,000 miles. Toyota has been extremely rude to us and took almost a month to inspect the car. They say they cannot determine the cause of the fire. How can a car start on fire while you are driving it over straight roads.? We never had an accident or any other problem. I read of a couple of other lexuses that caught fire. Something should be done to make toyota fully examine this problem.

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 Jul 28, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 48,480 miles · TX

Upon acceleration in stop-and-go traffic, severe hesitation with brake-like effect, engine reviving, with driver thrown forward, then lurching into gear. Said was fixed with installation of tsib tc004-3. Narrowly being missed by oncoming traffic when car basically stalled. Tsib not a fix. Now engine light on. Dangerous in stop-and-go traffic.