Lexus RX300 owners have reported 13 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire sidewall (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems |
I thought that I had previously filled out a questionnaire with NHTSA, so this may be a duplicate, but we were unable to locate it so I thought to file a second one. This vehicle was involved in a minor fender bender in which a Plymouth voyager hit the rear left of the vehicle while travelling Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Lexus Rx300. The vehicle has cooper discoverer h/t, size p225/70r16 tires. The contact stated that all four tires cracked around the rim and were gradually losing air. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the cracks. The tire failure mileage was less than 10,000. Read details...
Tire blew out; sounded like an explosion. (tiresize: p225/70)( dot number: tire size: p225/70 ) Read details...
Consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and heard a popping noise. She happened to look out of mirror and noticed that passenger's rear tire tread separated from vehicle. Bridgestone/ firestone . Read details...