Lexus RX300 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 498 owner complaints for the Lexus RX300 (model years 2000–2003). The most reported problem area is power train (306 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (54 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (216), 2001 (169) and 2002 (88). Among model years at least two years old, the 2003 has the fewest complaints on file (25).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lexus RX300 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 306 | 4 of 4 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 54 | 4 of 4 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 48 | 4 of 4 | |
| Air bags | 21 | 3 of 4 | |
| Electrical system | 19 | 4 of 4 |
Owners reported a crash in 53 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 45 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.