Lexus RX300 years to avoid
No model year of the Lexus RX300 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Lexus RX300 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Lexus RX300 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Lexus RX300 problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission435
- Engine88
- Acceleration66
- Airbags36
- Brakes32
- Electrical28
- Visibility16
- Seat belts16
- Suspension15
- Tires13
- Lights13
- Fuel system11
Most reported problems on the Lexus RX300
Lexus RX300 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 89 | 25 | Transmission | 70,000 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 72 | 88 | Transmission | 98,000 | 0 | 18 | |
| 2001 | 51 | 169 | Transmission | 108,200 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2000 | - | 216 | Transmission | 104,000 | 0 | 16 | |
| 1999 | - | 221 | Transmission | 104,000 | 2 | 18 | |
| 1998 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Lexus RX300
What years of the Lexus RX300 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Lexus RX300 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Lexus RX300?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Lexus RX300?
Transmission, with 435 complaints across all years, followed by engine (88) and acceleration (66).
How many recalls does the Lexus RX300 have?
2 recalls between 1998 and 2003. The 1999 model year has the most, with 2.
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