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2000 Lexus LX Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2000 Lexus LX with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (4) and the driver assistance (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1999 has 5.

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AFar fewer problems than a typical LX year, for its age

#237 most complained-about 2000 vehicle

Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2000 Lexus LX problems

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No recalls for the 2000 Lexus LX

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Lexus LX. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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6 complaints about the 2000 Lexus LX

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Wheels & tires

Tire size is a P275 / 70 / R18 On 10/11/2025 I experienced a belt separation on my driver side rear tire which resulted in a noticeable bulge in the tread area. I had similar issues with two other matching tires in this set and one of them blew out leading to a rapid loss of air. I am sure if I wouldn't have been hyper-aware of early tell tale signs of this potential issue from the previous incidents, this tire may have also blown out on me. This is three out of the five General ATP tires in this set of five that have failed from the same belt separation issue.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11693882
Brakes

A rapid discharge of brake fluid occurred from the abs valve body on the master cylinder. I drove the vehicle that day and parked it in the driveway. About an hour later I went out to move it and when I did there was a large puddle where it was parked. I looked under the vehicle and fluid was dripping off the frame rail onto the ground. When I opened the hood I could see fluid dripping at about a drip a second from below the master cylinder/abs valve body. The drip rate was dependent on the key being in the 'on' position and the booster pump running. Upon closer inspection the drip appears to possibly be coming from a port on the bottom of the abs valve body.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11382987
Brakes

Owner of a newly acquired '00 lx470 from toyota/lexus. When I purchased the car, it passed safety and mechanic inspection. After owning for less than 4 months, I was driving home on street roads. The abs light comes on suddenly, and I hear a high-pitched beeping noise from the dash. Within 5 minutes of driving, I am moving about 30 mph when the brakes go out-completely. As in, pedal to the floor with no slowing. Was forced to bring the vehicle to a stop with the emergency brake, thankfully with no injuries or...

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crash. Went to get a professional inspection and was informed that my brake master cylinder/actuator had failed. This repair is very costly, and has so far amounted to nearly 5k to fix. Unsure as to how toyota has not received criticism for this potential danger yet. *Tr

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11255741
Brakes

Hi there. Have been a later owner of a '00 lx470 with roughly 250k miles. Early on in my ownership--with the vehicle in motion and no prior warning-- the abs light comes on and a loud beeping noise starts. Within 5 minutes of driving, the brake pedal suddenly goes dead (pushes all the way to the floor), and I was forced to bring the car to a safe stop with the emergency brake. The current repair for this has been costly and difficult--with a professional shop inspection informing me that my master cylinder/actuator has failed. Thankful no damage was caused to other vehicles. *Tr

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11255740
Driver assistanceBrakes

Vehicle while driving at speed of 30 to 50 miles an hour suddenly has single wheeled front breaking on left wheel or right wheel all of a sudden. Tends to feel like what the braking system does during the activation of the vehicle skid control system while driving on slippery surfaces in winter light conditions. This also happens when the vehicle is put into reverse after first starting engine, shifting into reverse and backing up short distance. The fact that the vehicle does it while driving at speeds of 30 to 50...

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miles an hour is quite dangerous due to the fact that it happens all the sudden and dry payment. This happened at highway speed's in traffic with us could have caused an accident though I was able to safely pull over.

Filed Incident Electronic stability control (ESC) · Service brakesNHTSA 11191582
Engine & coolingAcceleration & cruise control

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lexus lx. The contact stated that the check engine and control system indicators illuminated intermittently. The vehicle has not been taken to dealer for a diagnosis. The current mileage was 85,000 ,and failure mileage was 81,000.8Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10186907

Lexus LX: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20006000BrakesA
19995001BrakesA
All LX years

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Questions about the 2000 Lexus LX

Does the 2000 Lexus LX have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Lexus LX right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lexus LX?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (4), driver assistance (1), engine & cooling (1).

How many complaints has the 2000 Lexus LX had?

6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 3, 2007 and the latest on October 16, 2025. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2000 Lexus LX a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 92 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Lexus LX year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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What should I do if my 2000 Lexus LX has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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