2000 Lexus RX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX years
- About as many complaints as other years 14th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Lexus RX. That ranks 14th out of 28 RX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (25 complaints, 86%), typically at around 95,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 29owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 | 25 | 86% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Lexus RX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.
Vehicle stalls when giving it gas then lunges forward all at once â¦.brake light is on
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…
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…
Transmission failed at 98,000 miles. Seems to happen to everyone with this car. *tt
Transmission failure. *tr
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 | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 RX | 35 | 0 |
See all Lexus RX problems by year, every Lexus model, or the Lexus VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lexus RX?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Lexus RX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.