1999 Lexus RX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX years
- About as many complaints as other years 10th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Lexus RX. That ranks 10th out of 28 RX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (29 complaints, 83%), typically at around 104,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 35owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Lexus RX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 29 | 83% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 9% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 6% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 6% | 75,114 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Lexus RX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Lexus RX.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
There is a known problem with this year model they are built with a defective transmission... I have not had anything happen to me personally but i am terrified it will. There are plenty of verified situations reported online where the transmissions on this particular year model have been driving…
Tl* the contact owned a 1999 lexus rx. The contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still on the outside of the garage and allowed the front passenger to exit the vehicle, when the vehicle accelerated on it's own. The contact stated the brake pedal was depressed with both feet but failed to…
Transmission failed. *tr
While driving down the interstate returning from a family trip from mississippi at approximately 150 miles from my home the rx300 stopped on the highway and would not pull forward in any drive position. It was about 10pm and most businesses were closed. After pulling off the road, i tried putting…
When driving my lexus rx 300 1999 it feels very forced and when on the express way the rpm goes up to 5 when im driving 60mph and when i come to a complete stop and its time to go my car stalls as if it was in neutral very scary when i have my newborn and a 7 year old in the car. I have maintained…
Other Lexus RX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 RX | 10 | 3 |
| 2025 RX | 22 | 4 |
| 2024 RX | 59 | 4 |
| 2023 RX | 62 | 3 |
| 2022 RX | 29 | 0 |
| 2021 RX | 70 | 1 |
| 2020 RX | 47 | 1 |
| 2019 RX | 34 | 1 |
| 2018 RX | 26 | 0 |
| 2017 RX | 47 | 0 |
| 2016 RX | 28 | 0 |
| 2015 RX | 20 | 0 |
| 2014 RX | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 RX | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 RX | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 RX | 29 | 0 |
| 2010 RX | 77 | 0 |
| 2009 RX | 34 | 0 |
| 2008 RX | 70 | 0 |
| 2007 RX | 58 | 0 |
| 2006 RX | 32 | 1 |
| 2005 RX | 27 | 1 |
| 2004 RX | 40 | 1 |
| 2003 RX | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 RX | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 RX | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 RX | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 | 35 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Lexus RX?
Owners most often report power train, seat belts, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 29 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Lexus RX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Lexus RX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.