Lexus RX300
1999–2003 only
1999–2003 Lexus RX300 models have 178 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Automatic transmission internals, typically surfacing around 120,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 1999–2003 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Lexus RX300 report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 1999–2003 only
Median onset: 120,000 miles.
Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 111,012 miles.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 110,000 miles. 7.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 93,000 miles.
Which other vehicles have oil consumption problems? →Median onset: 113,000 miles. 37.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 142,128 miles.
Median onset: 242,350 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.
Median onset: 144,000 miles.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1999–2003 model years. See the full Lexus RX300 report for every year and full specs/safety data.