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Lexus Rx300

722 federal complaints across 6 model years (1998-2003) · 2 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Lexus Rx300, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.

1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years

Model years compared

Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.

Highest complaint totals

  1. 1999 Lexus Rx300 - 107 complaints in its first 8 years (221 to date)
  2. 2000 Lexus Rx300 - 107 complaints in its first 8 years (216 to date)
  3. 2001 Lexus Rx300 - 90 complaints in its first 8 years (169 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.

Lowest totals among mature years

  1. 2002 Lexus Rx300 - 50 complaints in its first 8 years (88 to date)
  2. 2001 Lexus Rx300 - 90 complaints in its first 8 years (169 to date)
  3. 1999 Lexus Rx300 - 107 complaints in its first 8 years (221 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.

What owners report, all years combined

Power train
441
Engine & cooling
92
Speed control
66
Air bags
37
Brakes
35
Electrical system
28

Every model year

Model yearComplaints to dateWithin 8 yearsRecalls
2003 Lexus Rx30025180
2002 Lexus Rx30088500
2001 Lexus Rx300169900
2000 Lexus Rx3002161070
1999 Lexus Rx3002211072
1998 Lexus Rx300320

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
99V0120001999Service Brakes, HydraulicVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM.
99V0110001999Exterior LightingVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATE IN LOW AMBIENT LIGHT WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS PLACED IN THE "AUTO"...