10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
177,740 miles

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2000 Lexus ES 300 drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2000 Lexus ES 300 Owner Comments

problem #4

Jan 032018

ES 300

  • 245,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Electrical systems is fried, draining every battery I buy ( about a total of 15 or more bought) I've changed the starter and alternator multiple times as well. If I turn the A/C on the lights dim and the car slows down dangerously before completely shutting down! my car is a risk on the road so I haven't been able to drive it since finding out, yet, I still have to pay insurance every month on it.

- Tallevast, FL, USA

problem #3

Feb 212015

ES 300 6-cyl

  • 278,958 miles
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.

- Lithonia , GA, USA

problem #2

Feb 132010

ES 300

  • 100,000 miles
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.

- Glen Allen, VA, USA

problem #1

Jan 102006

(reported on)

ES 300

  • 87,000 miles
2000 Lexus ES300 engine began losing power while driving at 65-70 mph. When the accelerator was pressed there was no acceleration but the tachometer was swinging wildly. The vehicle was towed to a service facility who indicated that the transmission needed to be replaced.

- Berkeley, CA, USA

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