Major Problems with 1999 Lexus RX 300 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Lexus RX 300

1999 Lexus RX 300 AIR BAGS Victims: 3

1999 Lexus RX 300 AXLE ASSEMBLY Victims: 2

1999 Lexus RX 300 AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 39473 miles

Browse 1999 Lexus RX 300 complaints by category

Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GASOLINE and TIRES are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Lexus RX 300 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN contact person: kevin ezratty service manger bob baker lexus el cajon ca 92020 (619) 440 5398 car overheats and stalls...	66 ~ 105457 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine sludge resulting in engine replacement. *ak...	6
TIRES delamination of tire wire from matrx at 18 000 & 22 000 miles(two tires)( dot number: tire size: p8225/7016 )...	6 ~ 20000 miles
POWER TRAIN on or about 12/5/09 my daughter was driving home from work on 55 when all of a sudden she said...	5 ~ 145715 miles
AIR BAGS vehicle's air bags failed to deploy during accident. yh ...	5 ~ 108737 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i own 1999 lexus rx300 since february of the last year i had numerous problems with the car's engine (it...	4 ~ 84333 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS during vehicle collision the side impact air bags did not deploy vehicle was hit directly on the side of the	4
ENGINE my check engine light came on. i had the oil changed for the second time within 30 days because i...	3 ~ 200667 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i purchased used 1999 lexus rx300 in 2008 and so far i've had to replace the transmission due to unexpected...	3 ~ 187000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC automobile was a perfectly functioning 1999 certified pre-owned lexus rx300 under a bumper to bumper 'new car warranty'. auto was...	3 ~ 114667 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle caught fire as it was being driven. engine compartment was destroyed and the car was totaled.*ak...	3
BODY > STRUCTURE whenever the vehicle is parked rodents can find their way inside the vehicle. has happened at least 4 times. a	3 ~ 144000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS no deployment of any of the air bags during vehicle collision including side impact air bag. *mjs...	3
STEERING vehicle pulls to the left. yh ...	3 ~ 120000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION tires are not aligned properly causing the vehicle not to meet specifications. vehicle may have had prior damage. *ak...	3
SEAT BELTS seat belt does not retract properly. i changed back seats but driver's one is not working either. help! *kb...	2 ~ 92063 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING after attaching a u-haul trailer to the rx300 trailer hitch the tail lights turn signals and trailer lights weren't functioning....	2 ~ 78920 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i own a 1999 lexus rx300 and have had an engine sludge problem which was repaired by the dealer with...	2 ~ 80600 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING exhaust manifold on right side of engine cracked which resulated in replacement of the manifold and 2 sensor at owners...	2
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt does not retract properly & has come loose from the car frame....	2 ~ 55000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which vehicle rolled over and landed on the roof. upon impact driver's	2 ~ 97000 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER engine design is faulty. while driving vehicle oil becomes very hot and turns into sludge. engine check light illuminates on	2
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION there was a power distribution problem in the transfer case which caused the wheels to lock up at 60mph. dlr	2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL my check engine light came on. i had the oil changed for the second time within 30 days because i...	1 ~ 228000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES my check engine light came on. i had the oil changed for the second time within 30 days because i...	1 ~ 228000 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i have a popping in the steering column. i hope that the steering is not lost from this popping. *tr...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC while driving the abs started activating when the brakes were applied and once the car speed was less than 20-25...	1 ~ 100000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have a lexus rx300 awd and just found out that the transmission needs to be replaced at 120 000...	1 ~ 122000 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1999 lexus rx 300 developed a problem with the tailgate door latch.*mr the rear hatch handle seized and it didn't...	1
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the heated seat in my lexus rx300 has become so hot that it has burnt the leather and it has...	1 ~ 76500 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING after attaching a u-haul trailer to the rx300 trailer hitch the tail lights turn signals and trailer lights weren't functioning....	1
EQUIPMENT both front seat belts would not retract properly after they've been taken off or during sudden braking. dealer replaced both	1 ~ 55000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i own 1999 lexus rx300 since february of the last year i had numerous problems with the car's engine (it...	1 ~ 88000 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM i own 1999 lexus rx300 since february of the last year i had numerous problems with the car's engine (it...	1 ~ 88000 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY while driving electrical system under the hood had caught on fire. was able to pull over and stop. had no	1
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN transmission failure with 1999 rx300. my transmission is shot. we only have 85 000 miles on the car. the dealership...	1 ~ 85000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the right rear wheel axle sheared in two causing the wheel to fall off. the vehicle became violent then completely	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE engine stalls at idle dealer claims from high oil viscosity despite oil being changed every 5000 miles. dealer says that...	1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING contact person: kevin ezratty service manger bob baker lexus el cajon ca 92020 (619) 440 5398 car overheats and stalls...	1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER gas gauge failed to register the correct fuel left in tank. taken vehicle to dealership & the mechanic repaired the	1
WHEELS ongoing problem with erratic jerking. also front wheel would commence to spin and tracking light would come on. vehicle been	1
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN ongoing problem with erratic jerking. also front wheel would commence to spin and tracking light would come on. vehicle been	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES consumer was driving through a park and her left front tire blew out on the sidewall. tires are made for...	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC upon backing up the front brakes make a horrible squealing noise. dealer stated cannot fix problem....	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC upon backing up the front brakes make a horrible squealing noise. dealer stated cannot fix problem....	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS vehicle did not start four times in six week period. battery replaced twice. problem still exist. *tt ...	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle did not start four times in six week period. battery replaced twice. problem still exist. *tt ...	1

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