Service Brakes Problems of Lexus RX300

Lexus RX300 owners have reported 33 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brakes failed (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Lexus RX300

The Service Brakes problem

At 6:30 pm going 45 mph to mall and the road was wet apply brake and then car start spinning while abs making lots of sound.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

1999 Lexus RX 300. Consumer writes in regards to brake failure and acceleration issues while driving vehicle at 60mph.   Read details...

The Brake Foundation Components problem

Over the last 10-11 months vehicle has been experiencing brake problems. Vehicle travelling 25mph, when brakes are depressed, pedal will go all the way to the floor and then return to normal after a few seconds. Vehicle has been checked by dealer 3 times, and they could not find any problem.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Rotor problem

I took my Lexus 2000 because it shimmied badly. The dealer could not loosen the nut because the whole cylinder disc assy was rusted so badly that they have to saw it off. The brake pad could not even move, they have to change the arm that connect braking. I was never warned about this problem.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

1999 Lexus Rx300. Five days after discs, calipers, pads replaced, the right front caliper fell off while I was driving on interstate 80 at 65 mph. The car began to violently shake and veer to the right. I was able to safely get the car off the road.   Read details...




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