Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2000 Lexus RX300

Table 1 shows six common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2000 Lexus RX300. The number one most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (four problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Lexus RX300


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2000 Lexus RX300

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

My 2000 Lexus Rx300 had an unexplained sudden unintended acceleration where the vehicle almost killed me and my son. I was driving residental backroads by my house, accelerated slightly to get up a hill and that's when it took off.   Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

While driving, the car jerks and then cuts off. This has happened at least half a dozen times within the last 2 months. Engine light is constantly on, even after servicing the car at local Lexus dealer. When car is parked, I noticed exhaust fume smells heavily with gas.   Read details...

The Accelerator Stuck problem

2000 Lexus Rx300. On 3 occasions, in 2006, the car's gas pedal was stuck in the down position - therefore I was unable to stop the vehicle. Took the vehicle to Lexus dealer 2 times (there are records of that), called them once, was told it was safe.   Read details...


Vehicle Speed Control related problems in other Lexus RX300 model year vehicles:



RX300 Service Bulletins
RX300 Safety Recalls
RX300 Defect Investigations