Lexus RX300 recalls & problems by year
25 recalls and 722 owner complaints across 6 model years (1998–2003).
Most complaints1999221 complaints
Most recalls19997 recalls
Crashes reported72in owner complaints
Injuries reported620 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | — | 18 mpg | 3 | 25 |
| 2002 | — | 18 mpg | 5 | 88 |
| 2001 | — | 18 mpg | 5 | 169 |
| 2000 | — | 18–19 mpg | 5 | 216 |
| 1999 | — | 18–19 mpg | 7 | 221 |
| 1998 | — | — | 0 | 3 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Power train — 441 complaints
- Engine and engine cooling — 76 complaints
- Vehicle speed control — 66 complaints
- Air bags — 37 complaints
- Electrical system — 28 complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic — 24 complaints
- Visibility — 17 complaints
- Seat belts — 16 complaints