Other Fuel System Related Problems of the 2000 Lexus RX300

Table 1 shows three common other fuel system related problems of the 2000 Lexus RX300.

Table 1. Other Fuel System related problems of Lexus RX300

Problem Category Number of Problems
Other Fuel System Fuel Gauge problems
1
Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems
1
Other Fuel System problems
1

Other Fuel System Fuel Gauge problem #1

Fuel gauge indicator will read the wrong reading and cause vehicle to shut off while driving with no warning. Dealer notified. The fuel gauge was standing at a quarter of a tank and suddenly when next time vehicle was started the indicator will jump to 3 quaters full , and it created miss judgement. Dealer stated no to fix it or replace it . Consumer had no idea the fuel tank was empty.

Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problem #2

Fuel gauge indicator will read the wrong reading and cause vehicle to shut off while driving with no warning. Dealer notified. *akthe fuel gauge was standing at a quarter of a tank. Consumer had no idea the fuel tank was empty.

Other Fuel System problem #3

While driving, the car jerks and then cuts off. This has happened at least half a dozen times within the last 2 months. Engine light is constantly on, even after servicing the car at local Lexus dealer. When car is parked, I noticed exhaust fume smells heavily with gas.


Other Fuel System related problems in other Lexus RX300 model year vehicles:



RX300 Service Bulletins
RX300 Safety Recalls
RX300 Defect Investigations