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.
The worst 1998 Lexus RX300 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Engine seizure
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Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Lexus RX300 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Replacement Certification Labels
- Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
- Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
- Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
What 1998 Lexus RX300 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tire blew out on highway. Dot ela6cbc447 bridgestone turanzap225/60r16.
Sunroof experiencing problems.
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Questions about the 1998 Lexus RX300
Is the 1998 Lexus RX300 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 Lexus RX300, fewer than a typical RX300 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Lexus RX300?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Lexus RX300 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Lexus RX300 have the most acceleration problems?
The Lexus RX300 model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2001 (20 complaints), 2002 (15 complaints) and 2000 (14 complaints).
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