2000 Lexus ES300 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 14%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Lexus ES300, 14% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car surged out of control-stopped by a fire hydrant and lawn bushes =car was totaled- bags did not open-problem with sensors replaced 2 and the\immediately before crash- run away check engine light plus another light came on.”
NHTSA complaint #10313124, filed 2010-02, 92,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Lexus ES300. While the contact was pulling out of a parking spot the contact noticed that the brakes suddenly stopped functioning causing the vehicle to crash into a wall. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. The contact sufferd minor injuries to the chest and a police report was not filed for the crash. The current and failure mileages were 40000. Updated 3/16/10 updated 09/30/10”
NHTSA complaint #10304692, filed 2010-02, 40,000 miles“The contact stated that the brakes squeeked right after the vehicle was purchased. The dealer replaced the rotors in april of 2006 however there was no brake failure. The brake light did illuminated. Although the vehicle was driven on normal road conditions, the dealer determined that the brakes had been worn by 70% within one year. The vehicle also had realignment work performed. There was also a problem with the electrical system. The vehicle has been through 2 batteries including the one that the vehicle was purchased with. …”
NHTSA complaint #10160399, filed 2006-06, 60,000 miles“Intermittently while driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor with no brake at all. Resulting in an extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected the vehicle several times and could not duplicated or correct the problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10083299, filed 2004-07“While driving 25-30mph, slowed down for the curve and there was a wet area across the road, vehicle went out of control, braking did not stop the vehicle, resulting in uncontrollable steering.”
NHTSA complaint #9005719, filed 2002-01Related service bulletins
- 10205319Feb 21, 2013Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
- 10133849Feb 21, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 40% |
| 2003 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 | 14 | 9% |
| 2001 | 6 | 21% |
| 2000 | 8 | 14% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 8% |
| 1997 | 3 | 7% |
| 1995 | 7 | 18% |
| 1994 | 4 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2000 Lexus ES300
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Lexus ES300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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