Lexus RX300 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

Lexus RX300 owners have reported a total of 835 problems for their cars built in the 6 model years listed in the chart below. The chart shows the number of problems reported across all service years for each given model year of the Lexus RX300. The 1999 Lexus RX300 cars have the most problems reported (264 problems).

Table 1. Total number of problems by model year for Lexus RX300

Model Year	Number of Problems
2003 RX300	32
2002 RX300	103
2001 RX300	187
2000 RX300	243
1999 RX300	264
1998 RX300	6

🔍 Common problems of Lexus RX300

The following chart shows the 25 most common problems for Lexus RX300 cars. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (435 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (90 problems).

Table 2. Common problems of Lexus RX300

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Power Train	435
Engine And Engine Cooling	90
Vehicle Speed Control	63
Air Bag	37
Service Brakes	33
Electrical System	28
Visibility	17
Seat Belt	16
Suspension	15
Exterior Lighting	14

Tire	13
Equipment	12
Structure	10
Steering	9
Latches/locks/linkage	8
Other Fuel System	7
Unknown Or Other	7
Electronic Stability Control	6
Wheel	4
Gasoline Fuel System	4
Traction Control System	2
Seats	2
Parking Brake	1
Air Brake	1
Child Seat	1

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