no report yet
Headlights: switch
Risk. VEHICLES FOLLOWING BEHIND MAY NOT SEE THE VEHICLE SINCE NO HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS WOULD BE ILLUMINATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
1999 Lexus RX300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 221 owner complaints about the 1999 Lexus RX300, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 22, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1999 Lexus RX300 has problems
221 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
129Power train5 crash/fire/injury
24Engine and engine cooling
14Air bags
11Vehicle speed control
10Seat belts
8Electrical system
7Tires
6Exterior lighting
6Suspension
4115 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 129 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 24 | 0 |
| Air bags | 14 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 6 |
| Seat belts | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 5 |
| Tires | 7 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 41 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1999 Lexus RX300 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Foundation components: differential proportional valve
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
106kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 110 power train complaints. 42% were reported before 100,000 miles.
3under 30k miles46under 100k miles64100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
31 owners mentioned a cost$4,250median
Middle half: $4,000 – $5,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
1999 vs. every other RX300 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RX300 median. How we score
'99'00'01'02'03
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1999 Lexus RX300, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE SEIZURENo recall
In owners' words
What RX300 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ON 06/16/16 I PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY ENGAGE EMERGENCY BRAKES PLACE VEHICLE IN PARK AND GOT OFF. IMMEDIATELY I REALIZED VEHICLE WAS ROLLING FORWARD I ATTEMPTED TO START TO BRAKE AND GOT NOTHING. I NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE I ATTEMPTED TO PLACE IN PARK AND GOT NOTHING LEVER WAS FREE SLIDING…
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET DOING ABOUT 40 OR SO AND ALL FOUR WHEELS LOCKED UP AT ONCE SUDDENLY. IT CAUSING THE CAR TO A COME PLEAT STOP IN THE ROAD. THE CAR BEHIND ME HAD TO LOCK UP ALL MOST CAUSING A ACCIDENT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS RX300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE…
Own a 1999 RX300?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.