Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Lexus RX300

Lexus RX300 owners have reported 4 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank assembly (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Lexus RX300

Problem Category Number of Problems
Gasoline Fuel System problems
2
Tank Assembly problems
2

Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Lexus RX300

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

When parking the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly accelerated while the driver was not pressing the accelerator. Despite the driver's efforts to stop the vehicle, the vehicle jumped over a curb and headed toward a head-on collision with traffic.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

While driving, consumer hit a piece of rubber tire that had flew off a truck, minutes later the consumer was informed by another motorist that the vehicle was leaking gas, consumer then pulled over and discovered a hole approximately 2 inches in diameter on the side of the gas tank, consumer stated   Read details...




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