2000 Lexus RX300: engine stalls while driving

8 of the 216 complaints about the 2000 Lexus RX300 describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 115,346
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2003
1
2002
2
2001
7
2000
8
1999
8

What owners say

Filed Sep 9, 2014 · Transmission · 140,369 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lexus rx300. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted, but failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 140,369. Updated 10/22/2014*lj updated 05/19/2015

Filed Feb 11, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 186,000 miles · CA

After first having to replace my transmission at 75,000 miles. It seems I will have to pay to do it again at 186,000. The problem started out with the vehicle having trouble climbing a hill. I changed the transmission oil and two weeks later the vehicle move about three feet from a parking stall made a loud noise jerked to a stop and would not move. I was able to put it into drive and repark the car. It will not reverse and had to be towed to a mechanic.

Filed Jun 1, 2011 · Engine · 115,346 miles · CA

Vehicle started losing power while going 35-45 MPH and eventually stalled. Was able to start vehicle but won't go pass 25 MPH. When stopped, and shifted on drive, vehicle won't move forward. Won't go into reverse either when engaged in reverse. I believe this was a transmission failure.

Filed Feb 3, 2010 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · MI

2000 lexus rx3000 key electronics when key is turned or on car while drawings causing vehicle to stall due to electronics mall function. Reported to toyota/lexus dealer with no response.

Filed Feb 13, 2009 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lexus rx300. While driving 47 MPH, the contact heard a noise and then felt a jolt in the transmission. The vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The engine was still running, but the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The dealer stated that the repair would cost $4,000. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2007 · Fuel system · CT

Fuel gauge indicator will read the wrong reading and cause vehicle to shut off while driving with no warning. Dealer notified.the fuel gauge was standing at a quarter of a tank and suddenly when next time vehicle was started the indicator will jump to 3 quaters full , and it created miss judgement. Dealer stated no to fix it or replace it . Consumer had no idea the fuel tank was empty.

Filed Jan 30, 2007 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · CA

Tl*- the contact stated that the transmission on a 2000 lexus rx 300 failed. While driving through an intersection the vehicle suddenly started to lose power and stalled. The contact was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road. While trying to accelerate the vehicle would not accelerate or go into reverse. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealership. At the dealership, they replaced the transmission on the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle had received regularly scheduled servicing.

Filed Aug 19, 2002 · Fuel system · IL

Fuel gauge indicator will read the wrong reading and cause vehicle to shut off while driving with no warning. Dealer notified.*akthe fuel gauge was standing at a quarter of a tank. Consumer had no idea the fuel tank was empty.