2000 Lexus ES300 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 18%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Lexus ES300, 18% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 8 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.
“When windshield wipers were in use at fast speed vehicle would shake. Vehicle would hesitate before accelerating. Been in contact with dealership, and was informed by mechanic problems on vehicle were normal. Also a cracking noise in the heater, sometime.”
NHTSA complaint #878381, filed 2001-01“Rearview mirror does not move, resulting in poor visibility. The driver is not able to see out of 25% of the rear window on the left side. Dealer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #853147, filed 1999-11Related service bulletins
- 10205352Dec 19, 2013Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10132006Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
- 10132004Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10205383Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 40% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 18% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 7% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
| 1994 | 3 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2000 Lexus ES300
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBrakes
8 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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