Electrical System Related Problems of the 1999 Lexus RX300

Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 1999 Lexus RX300. The number one most common problem is related to the underhood wiring (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the electrical system (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Lexus RX300


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1999 Lexus RX300

The Underhood Wiring problem

Vehicle overheated while driving, consumer pulled to side of road and walked to get help. Upon returning vehicle was burning. Vehicle totalled.   Read details...

The Electrical System problem

On January 17th, 2016, I took my '99 Lexus Rx300 to church, parked the car, and joined the Sunday service. An hour after parking the vehicle (during which time it was not running or in use), I was told that there was smoke coming from it and went outside.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

I own a 1999 Lexus RX-300. The keys are defective, resulting in a dangerous condition. Lexus's dealers and its "roadside assistance" personnel have told me that the keys were originally made with metal that is too brittle.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Lexus RX300 model year vehicles:



RX300 Service Bulletins
RX300 Safety Recalls
RX300 Defect Investigations