CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Lexus RX300 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (7 reports).
0Recalls
25Owner complaints
5Crashes reported
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2003 Lexus RX300 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Lexus RX300.
Most common 2003 Lexus RX300 problems
Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2003 Lexus RX300. The contact stated that the HVAC system was inoperable. Additionally, the VSC and check engine warning lights were illuminated while starting the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed at an AutoZone with a catalytic converter failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN CAR IS RUNNING AND WHEN I HAD IT CHECKED OUT THE MECHANIC SAID IT COULD INFLATE AT ANY TIME. DON'T HAVE THE MONEY IN BUDGET TO HAVE DONE RIGHT NOW.
I OWN A 2003 LEXUS RX300. AFTER I HAD CAME FROM A COMPLETED STOP WHILE DEPRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE BRAKES BEGAN TO LOCK WITH THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE AV PUMP FAILED OR THAT IT MAYBE SOMETHING WITH THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURERS WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 320,000.
AIR BAG "PROBLEM" WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER STATED THAT IF THE LIGHT WAS ON, THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIRBAG FAILURE WAS DUE TO WATER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
2003 Lexus RX300 questions
Does the 2003 Lexus RX300 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Lexus RX300 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Lexus RX300?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (7), Vehicle Speed Control (5), Visibility (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Lexus RX300 has been fixed?
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