KnownCarProblemsLexus RX300 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 498 complaints with NHTSA about the Lexus RX300 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2001, 2002. The most common problem overall: transmission.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Lexus RX300 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 RX300 | 25 | Transmission | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 RX300 | 88 | Transmission | 0 | 18 |
| 2001 RX300 | 169 | Transmission | 0 | 14 |
| 2000 RX300 | 216 | Transmission | 0 | 16 |
0 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Lexus RX300
- What years of the Lexus RX300 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (216), 2001 (169), 2002 (88).
- What is the most common problem with the Lexus RX300?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (306), engine (60), speed control (54).
- Which Lexus RX300 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2003 (25), 2002 (88), 2001 (169). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.