1999 Lexus RX300 vehicle speed control problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1999 Lexus RX300 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1999 lexus rx 300. Consumer writes in regards to brake failure and acceleration issues while driving vehicle at 60mph. *ld *js”
filed Aug 22, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lexus rx300. While driving approximately 30 mph, the rpms suddenly increased and the vehicle accelerated to speeds above 85 mph. During the incident, flames were seen coming from the exhaust. The contact sustained a neck injury, which required medical attention. A police…”
filed Feb 26, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other RX300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 RX300 | 5 | 20% |
| 2002 RX300 | 15 | 17% |
| 2001 RX300 | 20 | 12% |
| 2000 RX300 | 14 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Lexus RX300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.