Model year record
1998 Lexus RX300 recalls & problems
The 1998 Lexus RX300 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1998 Lexus RX300.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| VisibilitySun/moon roof assembly; Defroster/defogger/hvac system | 2 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
| StructureFrame and members › Underbody shields | 1 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Vehicle speed controlCrash1 injury
1998 LEXUS RX 300 SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND ROLLED OVER. THIS WAS IN 2002 AUGUST AND I HAD CALLED LEXUS TO CHECK IF THERE IS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION OR A ROLL OVER PROBLEM. THEY SAID NONE. I DECIDED NOT TO ENGAGE A FORENSIC ENGINEER TO INVESTIGATE BECAUSE THAT WOULD DELAY THE INSURANCE PAY BACK. MY WIFE WALKED AWAY WITH MINIMAL INJURIES BUT NEVERTHELESS, WE STILL DISCUSS WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE PROBLEM. *CN
- Tires
TIRE BLEW OUT ON HIGHWAY. DOT ELA6CBC447 BRIDGESTONE TURANZAP225/60R16.
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
SUNROOF EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- ENGINE SEIZUREClosed