Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2001 Lexus RX300

Table 1 shows eight common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2001 Lexus RX300. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine (three problems).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Lexus RX300

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	5
Engine problems	3
Engine Failure problems	2
Engine Exhaust System problems	2
Engine Stall problems	2
Engine Oil Leaking problems	1
Engine Burning Oil problems	1
Emission Control problems	1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 2001 Lexus RX300

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

I have just sat and read probably 50 complaints; safety and defective, concerning the transmission for the 2001 Lexus Rx300. From what im reading, I guess I should consider myself lucky, I currently have 142,000 miles on my vehicle and although I've experienced non-periodic shifting abnormalities, Read details...

The Engine problem

2001 Lexus 300rx with the possibility of sludge in the motor from oil. Also consumer states that the battery will die if the vehicle is not used for a week or more. Read details...

The Engine Failure problem

Oil sludge cause engine failure in Lexus Rx300. Need to replace short block, overhead gasket set, valve covers,heads and cams for an estimated value of $14k. Car only has 95k miles on it and I changed the oil every 4-5k miles by a Toyota/Lexus auto-mechanic. Read details...

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