MYRModel Year Report

2000 Lexus ES300

◆ Worse than typical
2000 Lexus ES300
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:40:26.986Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus ES300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1992: 37 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1994: 39 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1996: 37 complaints 1996 1997: 45 complaints 1998: 52 complaints 1998 1999: 27 complaints 2000: 56 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 153 complaints 2002 2003: 116 complaints 2005: 1 complaints 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2013: 5 complaints 2013
2000: 56 complaints
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YearComplaints
199237
199343
199439
199538
199637
199745
199852
199927
200056
200129
2002153
2003116
20051
20063
20135

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VISIBILITY 20%

20% of complaints: visibility — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and windshield wiper/washer.

CRASH
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THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030401

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030401

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030401

POWER TRAIN 18%

18% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16%

16% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE PULLING INTO GARAGE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD, WENT INTO GARAGE AND DAMAGED WALL, CAR AND HOME. DEALER CONTACTED. *JG *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020304

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 25MPH AND WHEN I ACCELERATED I FELT FRICTION/VIBRATION IN THE GAS PEDAL AND HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE NOISE COULD BE HEARD EACH TIME I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120817

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing module and ignition.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2000 — complaint volume: 56
I 20020430 — DP (closed 20020620)

ENGINE SEIZURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Lexus ES300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1992 ● 1996 ● 1995

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ■ 2003 ● 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Lexus ES300 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Lexus ES300 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lexus ES300?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Lexus ES300 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.