1997 Lexus RX300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 20, 2002 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other RX300 years
Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1997 Lexus RX300 so far. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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1997 Lexus RX300 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Lexus RX300.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Engine seizure (DP02004) — opened Apr 30, 2002, closed Jun 20, 2002.

Other Lexus RX300 years

1998 RX300 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003 RX300250
2002 RX300880
2001 RX3001690
2000 RX3002160
1999 RX3002212
1998 RX30030
199700

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Lexus RX300?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Lexus RX300?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 Lexus RX300 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX300 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.