2000 Lexus LX
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2000: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
4 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes.
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Hi there. Have been a later owner of a '00 LX470 with roughly 250K miles. Early on in my ownership--with the vehicle in motion and no prior warning-- the ABS light comes on and a loud beeping noise starts.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-16
Vehicle while driving at speed of 30 to 50 miles an hour suddenly has single wheeled front breaking on left wheel or right wheel all of a sudden.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-26
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
Vehicle speed control
1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2000 Lexus LX. The contact stated that the check engine and control system indicators illuminated intermittently. The vehicle has not been taken to dealer for a diagnosis.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-03
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Tires
1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.
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Tire size is a P275 / 70 / R18 On 10/11/2025 I experienced a belt separation on my driver side rear tire which resulted in a noticeable bulge in the tread area.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-16
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
Electronic stability control (esc)
1 of 6 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2000 Lexus LX — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2000 Lexus LX reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lexus LX?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Lexus LX 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.