One problem related to automatic transmission has been reported for the 2001 Lexus ES. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Lexus ES based on all problems reported for the 2001 ES.
Attempting to merge unto the highway, vehicle (2001 Lexus Es300) would not accelerate above 35 mph, forcing me to get off to the shoulder of the highway. There was no prior warning as to any problem with the transmission (was just fully serviced at the Lexus dealership in austin 2 months prior to incident). Have since learned that the transmission is beyond repair. Automobile has only 101,000 miles. Lexus repair cost is just under 6000. 00.