CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Lexus RX300 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 221 complaints with NHTSA, including 18 crashes, 10 fires, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (132 reports).
1999 Lexus RX300 recalls
Most common 1999 Lexus RX300 problems
Problem areas named in the 221 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 132 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 27 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Seat Belts | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Tires | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 |
| Suspension | 6 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 1999 Lexus RX300. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the brakes failed and could not be depressed to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the side of the road and stopped by shifting into neutral. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic, where it was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V012000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 249,000.
TENGO. UN. PROBLEMA. CON. LOS. SINTURONES.BOLSAS. DE. AIRE. Y. ELECTROCO
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. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.
1999 LEXUS RX 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE FAILURE AND ACCELERATION ISSUES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 60MPH. *LD *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS RX300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE RPMS SUDDENLY INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO SPEEDS ABOVE 85 MPH. DURING THE INCIDENT, FLAMES WERE SEEN COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A NECK INJURY, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THAT THE FLAMES CREATED A HOLE IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER (O'BRIEN LEXUS IN BELLEVUE WA) WERE NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 179,825. *TT *TR
1999 Lexus RX300 questions
Does the 1999 Lexus RX300 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1999 Lexus RX300: Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Differential Proportional Valve. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Lexus RX300?
Based on 221 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (132), Engine And Engine Cooling (27), Air Bags (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Lexus RX300 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.