1998 Lexus RX300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX300 years
- Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Lexus RX300. That ranks 6th out of 7 RX300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Lexus RX300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Lexus RX300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Lexus RX300.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine seizure (DP02004) — opened Apr 30, 2002, closed Jun 20, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1998 lexus rx 300 spun out of control and rolled over. This was in 2002 august and i had called lexus to check if there is a sudden acceleration or a roll over problem. They said none. I decided not to engage a forensic engineer to investigate because that would delay the insurance pay back. My…
TIRE BLEW OUT ON HIGHWAY. DOT ELA6CBC447 BRIDGESTONE [redacted]/60R16.
Sunroof experiencing problems.
Other Lexus RX300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 RX300 | 25 | 0 |
| 2002 RX300 | 88 | 0 |
| 2001 RX300 | 169 | 0 |
| 2000 RX300 | 216 | 0 |
| 1999 RX300 | 221 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 RX300 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Lexus RX300?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure, tires problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Lexus RX300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.