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1999 Lexus RX300 airbags problems

14 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 11 crashes reported.

owner complaints
14
of this car's complaints
6%
crashes
11
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    5
  • Side/window
    4

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Lexus RX300 airbags problems in other years

19992000200120022003

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Lexus RX300 airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1999 Lexus RX300 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 26, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA

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Filed Jun 28, 2017 · Airbags · 178,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 lexus rx300. While driving 45 MPH in inclement weather, the contact crashed into the rear of a stopped vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head and left knee injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then towed to her residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000. The vehicle was destroyed.

Filed Oct 3, 2003 · Airbags · OR

The consumers vehicle was hit in the side by another vehicle that was traveling about 45 MPH, yet none of the side air bags deployed. The vehicle was totaled. Please describe further.

Filed May 9, 2003 · Airbags · 39,473 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Injuries to chest, abdomen, knees, wrist due to air bags non deployment in collision. Obvious front impact damage to vehicle impact estimated @ 40 MPH. No air bag deployment. Other vehicle involved pulled into oncoming traffic with no chance of avoidance. My seat belt locked and caused severe bruising to my sternum, abdomen, knees. I bought this premium priced vehicle based in part on the safety features that did not perform. I could have been killed. Vehicle I was driving as owner is 1999 lexus rx 300 equipped with front and side SRS.

Filed Jul 24, 2002 · Airbags · TX · crash

The consumer was involved in a collision in which the front of the vehicle hit the side of another vehicle, the consumers vehicle sustained a significant amount of damage, however the airbags failed to deploy. *jb

Filed Apr 17, 2001 · Airbags · PA

When vehcile was involved in a crash, hitting a tree on the driver's side door, there was no deployment of the air bag.

Filed May 16, 2000 · Airbags · AL

During vehicle collision the side impact air bags did not deploy, vehicle was hit directly on the side of the sensor.

Filed Mar 8, 2000 · Airbags · GA · crash · 1 injury

No deployment of any of the air bags during vehicle collision, including side impact air bag.

Filed Feb 14, 2000 · Airbags · GA · crash

Vehicle's air bags failed to deploy during accident. Yh

Filed Feb 8, 2000 · Airbags · NJ · crash · 3 injuries

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Questions about the 1999 Lexus RX300 airbags

Does the 1999 Lexus RX300 have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the airbags of the 1999 Lexus RX300, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Lexus RX300 airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Lexus RX300 airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Lexus RX300 have bad airbags?

The Lexus RX300 model years with the most airbags complaints are 1999 (14 complaints) and 2002 (10 complaints).

Other 1999 Lexus RX300 problems

Transmission 129Engine 28Acceleration 11Brakes 11Seat belts 10Electrical 8Tires 7Lights 6Suspension 6Visibility 5Body 4Driver assistance 3Fuel system 3Steering 3Locks 2Wheels 2Seats 1

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