Three problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2000 Lexus GS300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl the contact owns a 2000 Lexus Gs300. While driving approximately 15 mph, a fire started in the engine compartment. The fire was extinguished by a passersby with a fire extinguisher. The police and fire departments were not notified. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
At 60,000 miles, engine/oil light came on; dealer says that engne needs replaced due to oil "sludge" @ cost of $15,000 to repair. Lexus/Toyota refuses to pay even though it is still under warranty bcause I cannot supply maintenance records. Toyota has extended warranty on these engines to 8-years bu t will not honor the warranty. I still owe $20,000 on this $45,000 automobile.
While accelerating from a stop vehicle first hesitated then jerked forward before accelerating. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
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