2000 LEXUS RX
0 recalls, 30 complaints - 21 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
30 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 20 |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 4, 2022
Incident date: Aug 3, 2022
Vehicle stalls when giving it gas then lunges forward all at once ….brake light is on
AIR BAGS
Jul 27, 2022
Incident date: Jul 26, 2022
ON 7/26/2022 APPROX 8:00 AM I WAS DRIVING ON BRIGHTON CLOPTON RD WHEN THIS FLAT BED WRECKER WAS BACKING OUT ON HIGHWAY AND I WAS LOOKING DOWN TO MAKE SURE MY SPEEDOMETER WAS AT 30 MPH ALL OF A SUDDEN I CRASHED INTO THIS BED OF THE WRECKER, (NOT ONE) AIRBAG DEPLOYED MY KNEES, SHINS, CHEST BONES , H... Read more
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN
May 9, 2020
Incident date: Aug 20, 2018
2000 RX300 DO NOT SHIFT INTO THE 3 GEAR WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FROM 1 &2 BUT NOT 3. THE ENGINE SPEED IS HIGH AND DOESN'T SHIFT. WE HAVEN'T DRIVEN IT SINCE, TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT TO DO NEXT WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT HAVE THE SAME MAKE & MODEL AND HE'S HAD THE SAME PROB... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 15, 2014
Incident date: Mar 3, 2014
TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 98,000 MILES. SEEMS TO HAPPEN TO EVERYONE WITH THIS CAR. *TT
POWER TRAIN
Jan 29, 2013
Incident date: Jan 18, 2013
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Sep 3, 2012
Incident date: Sep 22, 2011
TRANSMISSION STARTED MAKING A WHINING SOUND AT CERTAIN SPEEDS ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF EARLIER. TOYOTA DEALER CONFIRMED ODD NOISE FROM TRANSMISSION, BUT SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO APART FROM REMOVING TRANSMISSION. I WAS IN A NEARBY STATE WHEN THE TRANNY FINALLY WENT OUT - 1ST GEAR STILL ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 21, 2012
Incident date: Aug 6, 2012
WHILE DRIVING CAR LOST POWER WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. NEVER GAVE ME ANY WARNING NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOTHING! MADE IT HOME AT 5 MPH. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING! $3600 TO FIX AT AAMCO, SEEMS LIKE THEY SEE THIS PROBLEM OFTEN IN THE RX300 MODELS 1999-2003 MINE IS A 2000. CALLED LEXUS BUT OFFER... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 15, 2011
Incident date: Nov 15, 2011
AT 90,000 MILES MY DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING . THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW IN DEC 2000 . *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 5, 2007
Incident date: Dec 3, 2007
COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. AFTER DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY PARKED CAR IN DRIVEWAY AT HOME. 20 MIN. LATER TRIED TO PUT CAR IN GARAGE AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE. HAD IT TOWED TO SHOP ON CAR CARRIER AND FOUND BROKEN GEARS IN TRANSMISSION. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 3, 2007
Incident date: Nov 13, 2007
MY 2000 LEXUS RX300 TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT TO HIGHER GEAR. I PURCHASED AND USED THE CAR IN USA UNTIL 09/2004 AND THEN SHIPPED IT TO BAHRAIN. IT IS STILL IN BAHRAIN. HOW TO GET IT FIXED WITH NO COST? SINCE IT IS MANUFACTURER FAILURE. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 1, 2007
Incident date: Oct 26, 2007
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY MY CAR CEASED FORWARD ENGAGEMENT. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED HOWEVER, I WAS SUCCESSFUL IN MANEUVERING OFF THE FREEWAY. I WAS STRANDED OUT OF TOWN FOR SEVERAL HOURS. AFTER HAVING TOWED TO A LEXUS DEALERSHIP IN SACRAMENTO FOR AN ASSESSMENT IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 19, 2007
Incident date: Oct 11, 2007
LEXUS RX300 TRANSMISSION FAILED ON MAJOR HIGHWAY AT 86000 MILES. INTERNET SEARCH AND PHONE CALLS TO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS REVEAL MANY SIMILAR INCIDENTS AND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM LEXUS IS AWARE OF. CAR WAS 8 DAYS PASSED A 3 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY PROVIDED AT PURCHASE, CURRENTLY LEXUS WILL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 29, 2007
Incident date: Aug 11, 2007
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2000 LEXUS RX300. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 28, 2007
Incident date: Aug 21, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LEXUS RX300. WHILE DRIVING UNDER 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE DID NOT LOSE POWER, BUT IT FAILED TO MOVE. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED THE GEAR IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, THE ENGINE WOULD REV BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY ST... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 26, 2007
Incident date: Aug 17, 2007
I HAVE A 2000 LEXUS RX 300 WITH 103,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING IT SUDDENLY LURCHED, WOULD NOT GO AND LURCHED AGAIN. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED SUDDENLY. IT "FROZE" MEANING WOULD NOT SHIFT, THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE ETC. I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. I HAVE OWNED IT FOR MORE THAN 3 ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 11, 2007
Incident date: Jul 21, 2007
2000 LEXUS RX300. THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT UNEXPECTEDLY AT 126,000 MILES. I HAVE SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES (MAXIMA 292,000+ MILES, SILVERADO 1500 P/U 120,000+ MILES AND HONDA ACCORD 240,000+ MILES ) AND NONE OF THE WHAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE INFERIOR CARS HAVE HAD ANY SORT OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. BUT A ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 25, 2007
Incident date: Apr 25, 2007
I HAVE A TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN A 2000 LEXUS RX 300. THE TOTAL COST OF THE REPAIR IS ESTIMATED TO BE IN EXCESS OF $3K. THE SPECIALIST THAT ESTIMATED THE REPAIR COST TOLD ME IT IS A NATION WIDE "EPIC" PROBLEM, (HIS WORDS), AND THAT HE COULD NOT EVEN GUARANTEE THE REPAIR BECAUSE OF THE HIGH RATE OF ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 10, 2007
Incident date: Feb 12, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LEXUS RX300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND COULD NOT DRIVE IN REVERSE. WHEN DRIVING FORWARD AT 32 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. THE MOTOR WAS RUNNING BUT THE VEHICLE WAS IMMOBILE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC , WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 15, 2007
Incident date: Mar 9, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LEXUS RX300. WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT THE DRIVER SMELLED SMOKE. THE SMOKE WAS PRESENT IN THE TRANSMISSION , AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AS NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING R... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 26, 2007
Incident date: Feb 26, 2007
I HAVE A LEXUS RX300. IT IS A 2000 WITH 58,000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND LEXUS REFUSES TO FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY (CLAIMING ITS 6 YEAR OR 70,000 MILES). NOW THAT I AM DOING RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE RX300. IT APPEARS THEY HAVE FAULTY TRANSMISSIONS. I AM HOPI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 20, 2007
Incident date: Feb 16, 2007
MY 2000 LEXUS RX300 TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 96,000 MILES. I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND WAS ABLE TO USE GRAVITY TO DRIFT OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WAITED 2.5 HOURS FOR A TOW TRUCK. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 31, 2007
Incident date: Jan 30, 2007
2000 MODEL LEXUS RX300 WITH 75000 MILES. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AFTER SPENDING A WEEK IN A COLD (NEVER ABOVER FREEZING) PARKING LOT. LEXUS DEALER IS CLAIMING THAT THE FLUID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 20K MILES, ALTHOUGH THE USER MANUAL CLEARLY STATES THAT UNDER NORMAL USAGE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID DO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 16, 2007
Incident date: Jan 10, 2007
2000 RX300 WITH 111000 MILES. OIL CHANGES WERE CONDUCTED AT EVERY 1500 MILES AND EVERY MAJOR SERVICE WAS DONE AS RECOMMENDED. TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY DIED ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING SIGNS. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 15, 2007
Incident date: Sep 1, 2006
FAILED TRANSMISSION 2000 RX300 LEXUS MILES 72000 I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND AT VICTORY TOYOTA SEASIDE CA AND THE MECHANICS HAD NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE I WAS PERUSING REGULAR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES FOR THE RX300 AND FOUND ROUGHLY 20 SOME FAILED TRANSMISSIONS LISTED ON THE 1999 AND 2... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 5, 2007
Incident date: Jan 2, 2007
AFTER $3000+ IN REPAIRS FOR THE MAIN SEALS LEAKING, THE REAR SEALS LEAKING, TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT, AND ALL OTHER BELTS REPLACED, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED, AND I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY LATER INFORMED ME THAT MY ENGINE IS BEING REPLACED. THEY MADE NO MENTION OF THE CLASS ACTION LAW... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 5, 2007
Incident date: Jan 2, 2007
AFTER $3000+ IN REPAIRS FOR THE MAIN SEALS LEAKING, THE REAR SEALS LEAKING, TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT, AND ALL OTHER BELTS REPLACED, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED, AND I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY LATER INFORMED ME THAT MY ENGINE IS BEING REPLACED. THEY MADE NO MENTION OF THE CLASS ACTION LAW... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 11, 2006
Incident date: Aug 11, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT RELEASE FROM THE RETRACTOR. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE RETRACTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. 08/29/06 RIGHT FRONT SEATBELT ASSEMBLY REPLACED GOODWILL WARRANTY REPAIR. *TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 10, 2006
Incident date: Aug 9, 2006
2000 LEXUS RX300 WITH 85K MILES -- TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. CAR ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. DEALER HAS SAID IT NEEDS A COMPLETELY NEW TRANSMISSION. I HAVE SINCE FOUND MANY, MANY SIMILAR STORIES ON VARIOUS WEB SITES. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND IN TRAFFIC I AM SURE THER... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 27, 2006
Incident date: Jul 25, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO THE DRIVE GEAR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE FAILED. NEITHER THE DRIVE NOR REVERSE GEAR COULD BE ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. UPON INSPECTION, THE DEALERSHIP DISCOVERED METAL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 17, 2006
Incident date: May 17, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE 35 MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE ACTED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER A FEW MINUTES AND WAS DRIVEN TO A DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SHIFT VERY HARD AND FELT AS IF WERE GOING TO STALL. THE DEALERSHIP DETER... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 LEXUS RX
21 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 2 |
| 116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 2 |
| 142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 |
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| 102400 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT | 1 |
Safety Recall 22
Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
103200 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
102400 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
Lexus Safety Re
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-SB-0179-17 Obs
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
L-SB-0008-20
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97,
L-SB-0002-20
Feb 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should b
L-SB-0179-17
Nov 28, 2017
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, and PG002-90. Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01,
L-SB-0113-12_Rev
Nov 21, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. In the event that a Lexus vehicle becomes submerge
LSB008214
Oct 16, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
LSB002514B
Jul 7, 2014
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
LSB002514
Jul 4, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
LSB002514
Jul 4, 2014
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
LSB009213B
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
L-SB-0143-11 Rev
Nov 10, 2013
142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT rec
L-SB-0143-11 Rev
Nov 10, 2013
220000 SEATS
Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT rec
LTT014513
Nov 2, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
LEXUS RX - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LEXUS RX across all model years (2004, 2026).
19
Total Recalls
1,259
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
87
Reported Crashes
18
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
LEXUS RX - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 2025 | 4 | 30 | View |
| 2024 | 4 | 76 | View |
| 2023 | 3 | 74 | View |
| 2022 | 0 | 46 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 87 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 56 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 62 | View |
| 2018 | 0 | 33 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 59 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 33 | View |
| 2015 | 0 | 27 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 25 | View |
| 2012 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 36 | View |
| 2010 | 0 | 107 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 42 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 89 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 79 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 52 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 39 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 56 | View |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 25 | View |
| 2000 (current) | 0 | 30 | |
| 1999 | 0 | 41 | View |