1999 LEXUS RX300
7 recalls, 268 complaints - 131 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
08E020000 Mar 6, 2008
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
POLYMER PROCESS DEVELOPMENT IS RECALLING 931 UNITS OF BACK GLASS, P/NO. FB20415ZPY, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1999-2004 LEXUS RX300 VEHICLES. THE GLASS FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE AUTOMOTIVE GLAZING MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, GLAZING MATERIALS... Read more
Consequence
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE INJURIES RESULTING FROM IMPACT TO GLAZING SURFACES.
Remedy
POLYMER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLYMER TOLL-FREE AT 800-510-9879.
06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. ... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
99V011000 Jan 20, 1999
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATE IN LOW AMBIENT LIGHT WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS PLACED IN THE "AUTO" POSITION.
Consequence
VEHICLES FOLLOWING BEHIND MAY NOT SEE THE VEHICLE SINCE NO HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS WOULD BE ILLUMINATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED BODY ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.
99V012000 Jan 20, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. DUE TO IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBE DISTRIBUTION, IF ONE OF THE DUAL BRAKE LINES FAILS WHEN THE DRIVER APPLIES THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WILL FEEL UNSTABLE COMPARED TO VEHICLES WITH PROPER REAR BRAK... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED BRAKE TUBES.
Complaint Statistics
268 total complaints
21 crashes 13 fires 18 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 110 |
| POWER TRAIN | 13 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 |
| TIRES | 6 |
| AIR BAGS | 6 |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 22, 2022
Incident date: Mar 21, 2022
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 engi... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 26, 2018
Incident date: Mar 2, 2018
TENGO. UN. PROBLEMA. CON. LOS. SINTURONES.BOLSAS. DE. AIRE. Y. ELECTROCO
SEAT BELTS
Oct 26, 2018
Incident date: Mar 2, 2018
TENGO. UN. PROBLEMA. CON. LOS. SINTURONES.BOLSAS. DE. AIRE. Y. ELECTROCO
WHEELS
Oct 26, 2018
Incident date: Mar 2, 2018
TENGO. UN. PROBLEMA. CON. LOS. SINTURONES.BOLSAS. DE. AIRE. Y. ELECTROCO
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Sep 28, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
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 MIL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 22, 2018
Incident date: Feb 14, 2018
1999 LEXUS RX 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE FAILURE AND ACCELERATION ISSUES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 60MPH. *LD *JS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 22, 2018
Incident date: Feb 14, 2018
1999 LEXUS RX 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE FAILURE AND ACCELERATION ISSUES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 60MPH. *LD *JS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 26, 2018
Incident date: Jan 16, 2018
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 ... Read more
Fire
1 injured
ENGINE
Feb 26, 2018
Incident date: Jan 16, 2018
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 ... Read more
Fire
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 6, 2017
Incident date: Nov 6, 2017
THIS WEEK I GOT A FLAT TIRE, A SCREW IN TIRE. ONE TIRE SHOP WOULDN'T REPAIR IT, SO I PARKED THE CAR A FEW DAYS AFTER THEY PUT THE FULL-SIZE SPARE ON IT. THEN I DROVE IT 20 MILES WITH THE SPARE, AND IT STARTED ACTIVATING THE ABS WHEN I BRAKE AT GENTLE/NORMAL SPEEDS. SO I HAD THE FLAT TIRE REPAIRED AN... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Oct 7, 2017
Incident date: Feb 2, 2015
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT
AIR BAGS
Jun 28, 2017
Incident date: Jun 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 LEXUS RX300. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A STOPPED VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND LEFT KNEE INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN
Jun 16, 2016
Incident date: Jun 16, 2016
ON 06/16/16 I PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY ENGAGE EMERGENCY BRAKES PLACE VEHICLE IN PARK AND GOT OFF. IMMEDIATELY I REALIZED VEHICLE WAS ROLLING FORWARD I ATTEMPTED TO START TO BRAKE AND GOT NOTHING. I NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE I ATTEMPTED TO PLACE IN PARK AND GOT NOTHING LEVER WAS FREE SLIDING NO... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
May 23, 2016
Incident date: Mar 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS RX300. THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 99V011000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING), WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS N... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 10, 2016
Incident date: May 10, 2016
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET DOING ABOUT 40 OR SO AND ALL FOUR WHEELS LOCKED UP AT ONCE SUDDENLY. IT CAUSING THE CAR TO A COME PLEAT STOP IN THE ROAD. THE CAR BEHIND ME HAD TO LOCK UP ALL MOST CAUSING A ACCIDENT.
ENGINE
Mar 16, 2016
Incident date: Dec 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS RX300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WITHOUT THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE READER. IF THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE READER WAS REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAK... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2016
Incident date: Dec 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS RX300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WITHOUT THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE READER. IF THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE READER WAS REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAK... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 21, 2016
Incident date: Jan 17, 2016
ON JANUARY 17TH, 2016, I TOOK MY '99 LEXUS RX300 TO CHURCH, PARKED THE CAR, AND JOINED THE SUNDAY SERVICE. AN HOUR AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE (DURING WHICH TIME IT WAS NOT RUNNING OR IN USE), I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM IT AND WENT OUTSIDE. WITHIN MINUTES, THE FRONT END WAS BURSTING I... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 21, 2016
Incident date: Jan 17, 2016
ON JANUARY 17TH, 2016, I TOOK MY '99 LEXUS RX300 TO CHURCH, PARKED THE CAR, AND JOINED THE SUNDAY SERVICE. AN HOUR AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE (DURING WHICH TIME IT WAS NOT RUNNING OR IN USE), I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM IT AND WENT OUTSIDE. WITHIN MINUTES, THE FRONT END WAS BURSTING I... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 21, 2016
Incident date: Jan 17, 2016
ON JANUARY 17TH, 2016, I TOOK MY '99 LEXUS RX300 TO CHURCH, PARKED THE CAR, AND JOINED THE SUNDAY SERVICE. AN HOUR AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE (DURING WHICH TIME IT WAS NOT RUNNING OR IN USE), I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM IT AND WENT OUTSIDE. WITHIN MINUTES, THE FRONT END WAS BURSTING I... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Jan 9, 2015
Incident date: Jan 8, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS RX300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 24, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2014
AT APPROX 195,000 THE TRANSMISSION HAS COMPLETELY FAILED. I RECOGNIZE MILEAGE MIGHT BE HIGH BUT I BELIEVE THAT AS ENGINE IS GOOD FOR 250,000 TO 300,000 THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD ALSO BE RATED THAT HIGH. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Jul 18, 2014
Incident date: Jul 17, 2014
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT DOWNSHIFT. *TR
STEERING
Mar 14, 2014
Incident date: Mar 14, 2013
THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 2013- THE CAR GOES UP TO 35 MPHS AND THEN LOSES POWER AND THEN SHUTS OFF. I HAVE TO FORCEFULLY PULL IT OVER TO THE SIDE. FIRST TIME IT WAS WORKED ON REPLACED BATTERY AND THOUGHT IT WAS THE COMPUTER. A YEAR LATER AT 136,000 MILES THE CAR MAKES ELECTRICAL NOISES AND H... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 14, 2014
Incident date: Mar 14, 2013
THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 2013- THE CAR GOES UP TO 35 MPHS AND THEN LOSES POWER AND THEN SHUTS OFF. I HAVE TO FORCEFULLY PULL IT OVER TO THE SIDE. FIRST TIME IT WAS WORKED ON REPLACED BATTERY AND THOUGHT IT WAS THE COMPUTER. A YEAR LATER AT 136,000 MILES THE CAR MAKES ELECTRICAL NOISES AND H... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 5, 2013
Incident date: Feb 28, 2013
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD THE OIL CHANGED FOR THE SECOND TIME WITHIN 30 DAYS BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS AN OIL PROBLEM. THE LIGHT WENT OFF AS I WAS LEAVING THE PLACE. A COUPLE DAYS LATER THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN I MADE TURNS, BLINK, THEN GO BACK OFF. A FEW DAYS LATER, IT CAME BACK ON ST... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Mar 5, 2013
Incident date: Feb 28, 2013
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD THE OIL CHANGED FOR THE SECOND TIME WITHIN 30 DAYS BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS AN OIL PROBLEM. THE LIGHT WENT OFF AS I WAS LEAVING THE PLACE. A COUPLE DAYS LATER THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN I MADE TURNS, BLINK, THEN GO BACK OFF. A FEW DAYS LATER, IT CAME BACK ON ST... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 5, 2013
Incident date: Feb 28, 2013
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD THE OIL CHANGED FOR THE SECOND TIME WITHIN 30 DAYS BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS AN OIL PROBLEM. THE LIGHT WENT OFF AS I WAS LEAVING THE PLACE. A COUPLE DAYS LATER THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN I MADE TURNS, BLINK, THEN GO BACK OFF. A FEW DAYS LATER, IT CAME BACK ON ST... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 21, 2012
Incident date: Sep 21, 2012
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER LEXUS 300 RX TO A GROCERY STORE WHEN CAR STOPPED TO REACT ON THE ACCELATOR PEDAL, THEN SUDDENLY, THE LEXUS VERY STRONGLY ACCELERATED - THIS ALSO HAPPEND BEFORE - AND ITS VERY SCARY. CASE # [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 15, 2012
Incident date: Apr 25, 2012
ON APRIL 25, 2012, MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING TO MY BROTHERS HOME, A DISTANCE OF 50 MILES. ABOUT TWO MILES FROM OUR DESTINATION, WE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I ACCELERATED AND THE CAR WENT FORWARD ABOUT TEN FEET AND LURCHED TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 3, 2012
Incident date: Apr 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS RX300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED SLIGHTLY TOPREPARE FOR A TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REDUCE SPEED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED FORCEFULLY. THE VEHICLE THEN TRAVELED OVER THE C... Read more
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN
Feb 6, 2012
Incident date: Feb 5, 2012
MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON THIS CAR ON THE FREEWAY LEAVING ME IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH MY 8 MONTH OLD CHILD. THIS TRANSMISSION WAS JUST REBUILT A YEAR AGO. YOU ARE PROBABLY AWARE THAT THIS ISSUE IS BEYOND PREVALENT. STORIES AND COMPLAINTS ABOUT EARLY TRANSMISSION FAILURE ARE ALL OVER THE ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Nov 27, 2011
Incident date: Sep 6, 2010
THE PASSENGER SIDE, REAR SEATBELT IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. IT KEEPS GETTING STUCK IN THE TRACK. *TR
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Aug 19, 2011
Incident date: Aug 17, 2011
1. ON 08/17/11 AROUND 9PM, OUR 1999 LEXUS RX300 WAS SUDDENLY FAILED IN HIGHWAY OF THE YOSEMITE MOUNTAIN. 2. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO LEXUS DEALER SAN JOSE, CA. THE TECHNICIAN IDENTIFIED THAT IT CAUSED BY TRANSMISSION FAILURE. WE NEED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION WHICH IS CAUSED US $5000. I TOLD THE C... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 19, 2011
Incident date: Aug 17, 2011
1. ON 08/17/11 AROUND 9PM, OUR 1999 LEXUS RX300 WAS SUDDENLY FAILED IN HIGHWAY OF THE YOSEMITE MOUNTAIN. 2. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO LEXUS DEALER SAN JOSE, CA. THE TECHNICIAN IDENTIFIED THAT IT CAUSED BY TRANSMISSION FAILURE. WE NEED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION WHICH IS CAUSED US $5000. I TOLD THE C... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 19, 2011
Incident date: Aug 17, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS RX300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH UPHILL THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED.... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 19, 2011
Incident date: Jun 15, 2011
138,000 USED VEHICLE. UPON PURCHASE DID TIMING BELT, WATER PUMP AND ALL BELTS. THEN HAD A TRANSMISSION FLUSH. WENT ON A 500 MILE ROUND TRIP AND UPON RETURNING LOST OVERDRIVE. MADE IT HOME THEN NEXT DAY A SEVERE LOSE OF POWER AND TRANS WOULD NOT SHIFT. AFTER RESTARTING WOULD SHIFT BUT NO OVERDRIVE. ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jul 19, 2011
Incident date: Nov 14, 2009
SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. I CHANGED BACK SEATS, BUT DRIVER'S ONE IS NOT WORKING EITHER. HELP! *KB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 19, 2011
Incident date: Feb 18, 2011
LEXUS RX300, TRANSMISSION SHIFT PROBLEMS AT GEAR 3 AND 4. RPM GOES OVER 4000, IRRESPECTIVE OF WARM OR COLD ENGINE. I HAVE AN ENGINE LIGHT CODE 0765 (SOLENOID SHIFT D MALFUNCTION). *KB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 14, 2011
Incident date: Jun 1, 2008
I PURCHASED USED 1999 LEXUS RX300 IN 2008 AND SO FAR I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO UNEXPECTED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, BOTH AIR RATIO SENSORS, BOTH KNOCK SENSORS, OXYGEN SENSOR, FRONT STRUT MOUNTS, AND NOW POSSIBLY HAVE TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION AGAIN (NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY). I WAS NOT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 14, 2011
Incident date: Jun 1, 2008
I PURCHASED USED 1999 LEXUS RX300 IN 2008 AND SO FAR I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO UNEXPECTED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, BOTH AIR RATIO SENSORS, BOTH KNOCK SENSORS, OXYGEN SENSOR, FRONT STRUT MOUNTS, AND NOW POSSIBLY HAVE TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION AGAIN (NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY). I WAS NOT... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jul 14, 2011
Incident date: Jun 1, 2008
I PURCHASED USED 1999 LEXUS RX300 IN 2008 AND SO FAR I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO UNEXPECTED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, BOTH AIR RATIO SENSORS, BOTH KNOCK SENSORS, OXYGEN SENSOR, FRONT STRUT MOUNTS, AND NOW POSSIBLY HAVE TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION AGAIN (NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY). I WAS NOT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 12, 2011
Incident date: Jul 9, 2011
1999 LEXUS RX300 WHICH HAD TRANSMISSION SERVICE ON MARCH 17TH 2011 AT , BEGAN TO MAKE A WHIRRING SOUND AND SLIP OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 85 NORTH ON SATURDAY JULY 9TH 2011. I IMMEDIATLY PULLED OFF ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE TO CHECK THE FLUID AND IT SHOWED FULL ON THE DIP STI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 7, 2011
Incident date: Jul 2, 2011
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON MY 1999 LEXUS RX300 FAILED AT 165,000 MILES. IT CONSTANTLY TRIED TO DOWNSHIFT, AND AS A RESULT IT RAN HOT AND BURNED TRANSMISSION FLUID. PRIOR TO FAILING, IT CEASED SHIFTING INTO OVERDRIVE WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, FORCING ME TO DRIVE IN A LOW GEAR AT 4,500 RPMS AND... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 11, 2011
Incident date: Jun 10, 2011
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER 1999 LEXUS RX300 TO WORK WHEN, IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY DISENGAGED ALMOST CAUSING HER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. SEVERAL CARS ALMOST HIT HER WHILE SHE TRIED TO NAVIGATE THE CAR OFF THE ROADWAY TO A SAFE PLACE. CARRIED THE CAR TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER (T... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 1, 2011
Incident date: Feb 27, 2011
TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 145K NO WARNING 4K TO REPAIR. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 20, 2011
Incident date: Nov 26, 2010
TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 110K MILES; REQUIRED TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 4, 2011
Incident date: Apr 15, 2010
WHILE DRIVING ON A 2 LANE MOUNTAIN ROAD THE ENGINE ON MY 1999 LEXUS RX 300 STARTED KNOCKING LOUDLY AND FAILED. I WAS ABLE TO SWING INTO A PULL OUT AND DID NOT GET HIT. THIS FAILURE IS DUE TO SLEDGE BUILD UP. I AM A SECOND OWNER OF THE VEHICLE AND DID NOT RECEIVE NOTICE FROM TOYOTA ABOUT REPLACING... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 29, 2010
Incident date: Oct 24, 2010
OIL GEL. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 2, 2010
Incident date: Oct 1, 2010
BEGAN WITH VERY ROUGH IDLE. TRANSMISSION THEN REFUSES TO SHIFT TO OVERDRIVE GEAR. *TR
Showing 50 of 268 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 LEXUS RX300
131 manufacturer communications from 96 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 10 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 9 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 6 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
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
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
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
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 Safety Re
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
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-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-0048-08 Obs
Dec 5, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17.
L-SB-0025-14
Jul 7, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
L-SB-0010-15
May 13, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
L-SB-0010-15
May 13, 2015
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
L-SB-0010-15
May 13, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0066-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
L-SB-0025-14 Rev
Nov 14, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
L-SB-0082-14
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
L-SB-0007-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
L-SB-0007-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
L-SB-0041-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
LSB008214
Oct 16, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
L-SB-0025-14 Rev
Jul 25, 2014
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
LSB002514A
Jul 7, 2014
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
LSB002514A
Jul 7, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
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.
L-TT-0111-13
Jan 16, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the S
L-SB-0092-13
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
L-BO-004-05 Obso
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
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
L-TT-0031-10
Nov 7, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Adhesive & sealant cross reference Information
L-TT-0145-13
Nov 2, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Spots in Window glass
LTT014513
Nov 2, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
L-SB-0041-11 Rev
Oct 1, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
L-SB-0010-13
Feb 21, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
L-SB-0010-13
Feb 21, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
LSB001013
Feb 21, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
L-TT-0111-13
Jan 16, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devic
LSB-0143-11
Nov 10, 2011
220000 SEATS
LEXUS: INFORMATION REGARDING THE SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT, EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS, THE MODIFICATIONS THAT MIGHT NEGATIVELY AFFECT SIDE AIR BAG PERFORMANCE CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURIES. *PE
LSB-0143-11
Nov 10, 2011
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
LEXUS: INFORMATION REGARDING THE SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT, EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS, THE MODIFICATIONS THAT MIGHT NEGATIVELY AFFECT SIDE AIR BAG PERFORMANCE CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURIES. *PE
00504
Aug 26, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PROPER IDENTIFICATION OF THE 5 SOLENOIDS USED IN THE U140E/U140F TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
BR00102
Mar 22, 2003
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
INFORMATION ON REDUCING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT
01202
Oct 11, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION METHOD. *TT
010102
Jan 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SPECIFIC MECHANICAL ENGINE PROBLEMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE CONDITION KNOWN AS OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE. *TT
AC00201
Nov 16, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL REPAIR. *SLC
BO01101
Sep 21, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO CENTER CUP HOLDER. *TT
BO00901
Aug 10, 2001
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
INFORMATION ON PREVENTING PARTICLE BUILDUP AND PRESERVE THE APPEARANCE OF THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR.*JB
BR00101
Feb 23, 2001
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT
BR00101
Feb 23, 2001
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *SLC
ST010101
Feb 16, 2001
010000 STEERING
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WHEELNUT SERVICE SPECIFICATION. *TT
NV01000
Dec 22, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
BRIEF INFORMATION ON GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE. *TT
NV01000
Dec 22, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE. *TT
BO00800
Dec 1, 2000
162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
SUBJECT REGARDING PRODUCTION CHANGES TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE REAR HATCH. *TT
BR00400
Dec 1, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT
BR00400
Dec 1, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN TO REDUCE BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE OCCURING DURING BRAKE APPLICATION WHILE BACKING UP AND / OR WHILE TURNING. *TT
BO00800
Dec 1, 2000
174200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING REAR HATCH LOCK IMPROVEMENT. *TT
TC00100
Oct 20, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *TT
BO00400
Aug 11, 2000
221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT HEATER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
EL00400
Apr 28, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONCERNS WITH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK WON'T LOCK / UNLOCK ELECTRICALLY WHEN OPERATING FROM THE MASTER SWITCH OR WIRELESS KEY, BUT WILL OPERATE WITH THE MANUAL CONTROL; THE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION CONTINUES TRANSMITTING DATA AFTER THE IGNI
NV00600
Apr 21, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE. *TT
AX00300
Mar 31, 2000
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
INFORMATION ON THE TRAILER WIRE HARNESS. *MJS
SU00299
Dec 10, 1999
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SERVICE INFORMATION TO ELIMINATE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE. *TT
AX00599
Nov 12, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE REAR WIND DEFLECTOR WIND NOISE FIELD REAPIR KIT. *TT
EG00599
Oct 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1133 PRESENT. *TT
EG00599
Oct 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL "ON" DTC P1133. *TT
AU00299
Sep 24, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CONCERNS WITH CASSETTE PLAYER NOT ACCEPTING CASSETTE TAPE ON VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT
EG00599
Sep 10, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1133. *TT
TC00299
Aug 6, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT SHUDDER DURING THE 2-3 SHIFT UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE ACCELERATION AND / OR ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *TT
TC00299
Aug 6, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT SHUDDER DURING THE 2-3 SHIFT. *TT
NV00199
Jun 25, 1999
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SERVICE PROCEDURES TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL BUZZ OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AREA. *TT
NV00899
Jun 25, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING SQUEAKS AND RATTLES SERVICE TIPS - INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA. *TT
SS00499
Jun 18, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING THE LEXUS DIAGNOSTIC TESTER SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL USED TO ADD AND REWRITE WIRELESS RECOGNITION CODES. *TT
SS00599
Jun 18, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TESTER SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS USED TO ADD AND REWRITE WIRELESS RECOGNITION CODES. *TT
SS00699
Jun 18, 1999
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING THE SCANTOOL IMMBOLIZER KEY CODE UTILITY. *TT
SS00399
Jun 11, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SST AND REPAIR MANUAL PROCEDURE FOR U140F TRANSFER OVERHAUL. *TT
BO00399
May 21, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOVE VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES MAY EXPERIENCE AIR RUSHING NOISE FROM THE MOONROOF PANEL. *TT
AX00499
May 14, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
A PRODUCTION CHANGE TO THE MOON ROOF HAS BEEN MADE ON VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES TO REDUCE A WIND RUSHING NOISE FROM THE ROOF DEFLECTOR PNAEL. *TT
PG01599
May 14, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTIONS. *TT
EG00199
Apr 30, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, SOME VEHICLES WILL EXHIBIT A FALSE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0446. *TT
SS00299
Apr 9, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING PROGRAM CARD VERSION 1.1 USED FOR CUSTOMIZING MANY OF THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
SS00199
Apr 9, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON CUSTOMIZE PROGRAM CARD VERSION 1.1 - FEATURES. *TT
NV00699
Apr 9, 1999
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
EXPERIENCING RATTLE NOISE FROM THE MULTI-DISPLAY AREA. *TT
EL00499
Apr 9, 1999
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
INSPECTION PROCEDURES TO DIAGNOSE MULTI DISPLAY ASSEMBLY. *TT
AC00399
Apr 9, 1999
221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
INSPECTION ON THE SEAT HEATER SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT
BR002-99
Apr 2, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT
AU00199
Apr 2, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION REGARDING AM CROSSTALK INTERFERENCE. *TT
AX00399
Mar 19, 1999
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
SUBJECT REGARDING LEXUS DINGHY TOWING GUIDE. *TT
NV00599
Mar 12, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PROCEDURES ON ELIMINATING SQUEAKING AND RATTLING NOISE FROM INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL AREA. *TT
NV00699
Mar 12, 1999
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
PROCEDURES TO ELIMINATE SQUEAKING & RATTLING NOISE FROM CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL AREA. *TT
NV00799
Mar 12, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
PROCEDURES TO ELIMINATE BUZZ NOISE FROM CONSOLE BOX SUPPORT AREA. *TT
EG00199
Mar 12, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE EXHIBITING A FLASE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0446. *TT
NV00199
Mar 12, 1999
150000 SEAT BELTS
CONCERNS WITH SQUEAKING & RATTLING NOISE FROM THE DOOR CONTROL RECEIVER AND REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AREA. *TT
NV00299
Mar 12, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF SQUEAKING & RATTLING NOICE FROM GLOVE COMPARTMENT AREA. *TT
NV00399
Mar 12, 1999
220000 SEATS
SERVICE TIPS ON ELIMINATING SQUEAKS & RATTLING NOISE FROM THE REAR SEAT AREA. *TT
NV00499
Mar 12, 1999
220000 SEATS
SERVICE TIPS ON ELIMINATING SQUEAKS & RATTLING NOISE FROM DRIVER SEAT AREA. *TT
AC00299
Mar 5, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING RATTLING NOISE FROM A/C LINES. *TT
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LEXUS RX300 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LEXUS RX300 across all model years (1999, 2003).
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Total Recalls
853
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
89
Reported Crashes
16
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths