We have classified the 1 complaints from 2000 Lexus ES 300 about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
Car surged out of control-stopped by a fire hydrant and lawn bushes =car was totaled- bags did not open-problem with sensors replaced 2 and the\immediately before crash- run away check engine light plus another light came on. *tr
Dt*: the contact stated that the brakes squeeked right after the vehicle was purchased. the dealer replaced the rotors in april of 2006 however there was no brake failure. the brake light did illuminated. although the vehicle was driven on normal road conditions, the dealer determined that the brakes had been worn by 70% within one year. the vehicle also had realignment work performed. there was also a problem with the electrical system. the vehicle has been through 2 batteries including the one that the vehicle was purchased with. the dome light infrequenlty works even though the bulb and fuse have been changed. there was also some type of a fuel problem that combined with the electrical problem caused the vehicle to be towed 6 times within 5000 miles.
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
Vehicle fails to start. engine warning lights go on and off. dealer unsure of problem with car. replaced sensors, but now wants to replace ecu. vehicle fails to start intermittently. *ak