Suspension Problems of Lexus RX300

Lexus RX300 owners have reported 15 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension noise (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Lexus RX300

The Front Suspension problem

2001 Lexus Rx300 in town driving all of a sudden the wheels seemed to be locked up, any speed above a crawl was accompanied by strong vibrations and loud noise. Barely made it home with emergency flasher on and crawling along.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

I took the vehicle to the Lexus dealer when purchase. I told the repair person that there was a noise/roaring coming from the front of the vehicle and I was told that it was the suspension not to worry about it. For this inspection I paid over $300. 00.   Read details...

The Suspension 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 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

: the contact stated while traveling 30 mph, on wet road conditions, vehicle control was lost. The vehicle began to veer to the right and the steering wheel and brakes failed. The vehicle stopped when it colliding with a parked vehicle.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Vehicle was purchased used from a Honda dealer in texas, banxten Honda. Vehicle was just out of the four year warrant. , however, it had power train warranty left. Consumer was driving in California when he made a right hand turn and there was an explosion.   Read details...




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