Exterior Lighting Problems of Lexus RX300

Lexus RX300 owners have reported 14 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Lexus RX300


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Lexus RX300

The Headlights problem

Tl the contact owns a 1999 Lexus Rx300. While driving 35 mph, the headlights dimmed and made visibility very difficult for the contact. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting 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 Brake Light problem

The contact owns a 1999 Lexus Rx300. The brake light failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who informed the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 99v011000 (exterior lighting), which was related to the failure.   Read details...

The Tail Light problem

The contact was driving a 99 Lexus Rx300 and was told by another driver that tail lights were out. The contact was driving 45 mph and the road was dry. The contact took the vehicle to the repair shop. The repair shop diagnosed the the problem as an electrical short.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

I purchased my vehicle (2000 Lexus RX 300) in 2004 with less than 35,000 and every year since 2007 I have had issues with lighting. I have had the park light, break light, center stop lamp; center break light socket and bulbs all replaced.   Read details...




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