Power Train Related Problems of the 2000 Lexus ES300

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2000 Lexus ES300. The number one most common problem is related to the transmission failure (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (three problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Lexus ES300


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2000 Lexus ES300

The Transmission Failure problem

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.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

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   Read details...

The Power Train problem

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.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Lexus ES300 model year vehicles:



ES300 Service Bulletins
ES300 Safety Recalls
ES300 Defect Investigations