2000 Lexus RX300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX300 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Lexus RX300. That ranks 2nd out of 7 RX300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (138 complaints, 64%), typically at around 106,000 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 15 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 216owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 138 | 64% | 106,000 | “transmission failed” (19%) | $6,800 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 9% | 82,680 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 6% | 113,457 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 4% | 70,914 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 3% | 151,100 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 3% | 72,105 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 2% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 2% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 2% | 79,600 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2% | 108,735 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 2% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 1% | 40 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 168,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 137,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Lexus RX300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Lexus RX300.
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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.
Transmission failed due to bad design. Many others have same failures. Need recall.
Transmission began not shifting smoothly and mechanic put in transmission fluid but could not locate any issues with it. Tranmission soon went completely out at 88,000 miles while driving on highway. Only owned suv for a year and a half. Had inspected before purchase and no problems noted. Very…
At approximately 150,000 my lexus rx 300 seized after pulling into a parking lot. I tried to restart the car and it would not move/turnover. Obviously, had to have it towed and the entire transmission needed to be replaced. I purchased a rebuilt transmission to the tune of about $4,000. There are…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lexus rx300. The contact stated that the headlights had a lot of condensation. The contact stated that the failure provided minimum visibility. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the headlight covers failed and needed to be…
Bad transmission
Other Lexus RX300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 RX300 | 25 | 0 |
| 2002 RX300 | 88 | 0 |
| 2001 RX300 | 169 | 0 |
| 2000 | 216 | 0 |
| 1999 RX300 | 221 | 2 |
| 1998 RX300 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 RX300 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lexus RX300?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 138 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Lexus RX300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.