Lexus RX300 problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Lexus RX300 model year, from official NHTSA data.
719
NHTSA complaints
0
recall campaigns
352
service bulletins (TSBs)
1
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Lexus RX300 | 25 | 0 | 54 |
| 2002 Lexus RX300 | 88 | 0 | 57 |
| 2001 Lexus RX300 | 169 | 0 | 63 |
| 2000 Lexus RX300 | 216 | 0 | 58 |
| 1999 Lexus RX300 | 221 | 0 | 120 |
| 1998 Lexus RX300 | 3 | 0 | — |
Common problems
- Lexus RX300 power train problems435
- Lexus RX300 engine and engine cooling problems72
- Lexus RX300 vehicle speed control problems65
- Lexus RX300 air bags problems36
- Lexus RX300 electrical system problems27
- Lexus RX300 service brakes, hydraulic problems20
- Lexus RX300 seat belts problems16
- Lexus RX300 engine problems16
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- ENGINE SEIZUREDP02004 · opened Apr 30, 2002 · closed Jun 20, 2002