Most common 2000 Lexus LX problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus LX complaints by model year
Best LX years: 2004. Compare all years →
What 2000 Lexus LX owners say
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 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.
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 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.
2000 Lexus LX engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 12 / 15 / 13 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Lexus LX a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 LX rates few complaints: about as many complaints as a typical year of the LX at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Lexus LX?
The brakes — 4 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the speed control & acceleration (1) and engine & cooling (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Lexus LX have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Lexus LX. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lexus LX?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004. See the full Lexus LX years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Lexus LX problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 212,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.