2000 Lexus LX: common problems and reliability

One of the worst LX years.

One of the Lexus LX years to avoid. All LX years

24 owner complaints, most about electronic stability control (esc). 1 recall.

Should I buy a 2000 LX?

The 2000 Lexus LX has 24 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electronic stability control (esc) and service brakes.

Safety record for the 2000 model year

24
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 Lexus LX vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other LX years only. How we score it

Is 2000 a good year for the LX?

Across the 26 LX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2020) to 24 (2000). With 24 complaints, the 2000 LX sits above the model's median of 6.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electronic stability control (esc)
5
service brakes
4
vehicle speed control
4
tires
3
structure
3

Recalls affecting the 2000 LX

exterior lighting:headlights

Campaign 04V434000

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT MEET LUMINOUS INTENSITY STANDARD.

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is strongly positive for the 200-series LX (specifically the LX 570), with owners praising its unparalleled build quality, long-term reliability, and "bank vault" solidity.

Owner insights cover all generations of the LX. See the full LX owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used LX listings typically run $101,986–$130,141.

Other LX model years

Compare every LX year side by side to see how 2000 ranks against the rest.

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