Equipment Problems of Lexus RX300

Lexus RX300 owners have reported 12 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's radio/tape cd player (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Lexus RX300


Recently reported Equipment problems of Lexus RX300

The Equipment problem

My Lexus headlight lenses become scratched which diminishes distance illuminated and brightness of illumination. Objects on the road are not visible as quickly or as clearly as they are with clear (unscratched) lenses.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Suddenly my gears began shifting into neutral, park, reverse and into !st and 2nd gear without locking into any of them. No matter what the shifter moves freely. My car only moves forward no matter which gear it's in, including reverse. I put it into park and it still keeps moving forward.   Read details...

The Mechanical Jack problem

While changing a flat tire: as the vehicle was being raised, the srew rod (pushes the vehicle up and down), on the jack began to bend. The operator of the jack quickly lowered the vehicle. Fortunately no one was under the vehicle and no one was injured and the vehicle did not crash down.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

When I switch off the engine, remove the ignition key the vehicle will roll/creep forward or backwards when the shift lock selector lever is left in drive or reverse when the SUV is parked on an incline.   Read details...




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