187 problems have been reported for the 2001 Lexus RX300. The following chart shows the 13 most common problems for 2001 Lexus RX300. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 122 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (20 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Air Bag | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Electrical System | |
| Suspension | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Parking Brake | |
| Steering | |
| Visibility | |
| Equipment |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2001 Lexus RX300 in 2001.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Lexus RX300, the following table can be used to compare the 2001 Lexus RX300 with the Lexus RX300 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2001 RX300 is 187 while the average number of problems reported for the 6 model years of the Lexus RX300 is 138.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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