2000 Lexus ES300 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Lexus ES300, 11% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles. 1 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.
“I was driving on a busy road, and my 2000 Lexus ES300 RPM went down to 0 and shut off in the middle of busy traffic. I was almost hit from behind and could have caused a major pileup with injuries. I had to be pushed out of traffiic car wouldn't start. After, getting the car to the mechanic they determined that it was the idle air control valve, it is costly to replace and a problem with that make and model 2000 Lexus ES300. This is a serious electrical problem and I found out a faulty iac valve can cause your car to stall anywhere at anytime. …”
NHTSA complaint #10420061, filed 2011-08, 135,000 miles“Trac off and ck engine lights illuminate during driving. Vehicle will then operate in a rough manner and will not steadily idle, RPM's drastically drop and vehicle feels like it wants to stall out on the road during operation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10381931, filed 2011-02, 37,209 miles“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 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“Faulty computer and transmission causes the vehicle to downshift from 4th to 1st gear while in heavy traffic, starts jerking, and moves at an uncontrolled paced by computer only, driver has no control over acceleration or deceleration. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #554418, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 10111398Apr 10, 2015LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
- 10111205Apr 10, 2015LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
- 10205331Jul 7, 2014Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205330Jul 7, 2014Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205329Jul 4, 2014Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
- 10016065Dec 16, 2004Body electrical - troubleshooting repair manual correction for the 2000 lexus es300. 00245-rm723-u2.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 7% |
| 2000 | 6 | 11% |
| 1999 | 2 | 7% |
| 1998 | 4 | 8% |
| 1997 | 5 | 11% |
| 1996 | 5 | 14% |
| 1995 | 9 | 24% |
| 1994 | 4 | 10% |
| 1993 | 9 | 21% |
| 1992 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2000 Lexus ES300
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBrakes
8 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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