2003 Lexus RX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX years
- Not enough data 28th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Lexus RX. That ranks 28th out of 28 RX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 125,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 25% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 144,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Lexus RX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
I bought this vehicle from a private person and it look like it has odometer fraud. The odometer mark 85.555 miles but it really has around 185.555 miles or more not sure yet.
As i was driving the car started to speed up uncontrollably and would not slow down even with the brakes applied. I had to put it into neutral to apply the brakes but we went from 45 - 85mph in a matter of seconds while driving in 45mph zone in the inner city. When i turned the car back on while in…
My son was involved in a head-on crash resulting in both vehicles being totaled. The driver of the other vehicle received minor injuries from his air bag. My son however punched his head through the windshield resulting in significant injury to his head and face. Both airbags deployed, and he was…
Six months ago, the drivers side seat belt warning light came on. Two weeks ago, the drivers side air bag warning light came on. This appears to be a wide spread issue with these lexus rx 300's evidenced by the numerous complaints logged on the web. My car was garage kept for the majority of it's…
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 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 RX | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 RX | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 RX | 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 2003 Lexus RX?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Lexus RX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.