MYRModel Year Report

2000 Lexus ES300

◆ Worse than typical
2000 Lexus ES300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:43:36.625Z

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
56
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Visibility

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 56 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 153 complaints 2002 2003: 116 complaints 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2013: 5 complaints 2013
1992: 37 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 39 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 37 complaints 1996 1997: 45 complaints 1997 1998: 52 complaints 1998 1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 56 complaints 2000 56 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 153 complaints 2002 2003: 116 complaints 2003 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2006 2013: 5 complaints 2013
1992: 37 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 39 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 37 complaints 1996 1997: 45 complaints 1997 1998: 52 complaints 1998 1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 56 complaints 2000 56 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 153 complaints 2002 2003: 116 complaints 2003 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2006 2013: 5 complaints 2013

2000: 56 complaints

View as data table
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% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and windshield wiper/washer.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle was involved in a collision, and the sun roof shattered.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-01

The vehicle was involved in an accident, and the sun roof shattered.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-01

The vehicle was involved in an accident, and the sun roof shattered.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-01

Power train

18% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Vehicle speed control

16% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While pulling into garage, vehicle suddenly surged forward, went into garage and damaged wall, car and home. Dealer contacted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-03-04

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, 2012-08-17

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Service brakes

16% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

11% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing module and ignition.

CRASH

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2000Complaint volume 56 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2002-04-30Defect petitionClosed 2002-06-20 Engine seizure

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Lexus ES300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 9 reports on file for this year.
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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.