2002 Lexus RX300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX300 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Lexus RX300. That ranks 4th out of 7 RX300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (38 complaints, 43%), typically at around 102,000 miles. Complaints mention 18 crashes, 1 fire, 14 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 88owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 18complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 38 | 43% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 17% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 14% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 11% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 6% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | 117,314 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 43,514 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 102,739 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 49,475 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 142,128 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 43,433 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 164,700 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Lexus RX300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Suddenly my gears began shifting into neutral, park, reverse and into !st and 2nd gear without locking into any of them. No matter what the shifter moves freely. My car only moves forward no matter which gear it's in, including reverse. I put it into park and it still keeps moving forward. In order…
Lexus has not assembled/secured the airbag wiring proper underneath of seat and prompts the b1140 right-hand side air bag sensor assembly b1141 left-hand side air bag sensor assembly codes in 2002 rx300 models. This is one of the most common problem on this vehicle and can be deadly for these cars…
Windows and sunroof opened on their own!!! The doors were locked and no one was in the car. Car was parked and left overnight locked and empty.
I was driving to work till i heard grinding noise then i realized car does not accelerate any more then it towed away to mechanic shop and they told me it is the transmission.
At 6:30 pm going 45 mph to mall and the road was wet apply brake and then car start spinning while abs making lots of sound.
Other Lexus RX300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 RX300 | 25 | 0 |
| 2002 | 88 | 0 |
| 2001 RX300 | 169 | 0 |
| 2000 RX300 | 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 2002 Lexus RX300?
Owners most often report power train, vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 38 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Lexus RX300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.