2003 Lexus RX300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX300 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Lexus RX300. That ranks 5th out of 7 RX300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (7 complaints, 28%), typically at around 97,963 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 25owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 | 7 | 28% | 97,963 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 20% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 12% | 146,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 12% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 12% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 12% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 8% | 213,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 8% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 320,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Lexus RX300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
The contact owns a 2003 Lexus RX300. The contact stated that the HVAC system was inoperable. Additionally, the VSC and check engine warning lights were illuminated while starting the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed at an AutoZone with a catalytic converter failure. The vehicle was not repaired…
Airbag light stays on when car is running and when i had it checked out the mechanic said it could inflate at any time. Don't have the money in budget to have done right now.
I own a 2003 lexus rx300. After i had came from a completed stop while depressed on the accelerator pedal, the brakes began to lock with the abs brake light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated the av pump failed or that it maybe something with the electronic…
Air bag "problem" warning light came on intermittently. Dealer stated that if the light was on, the air bags would not deploy in a crash. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 lexus 300. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the airbag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the airbag failure was due to water. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Other Lexus RX300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 25 | 0 |
| 2002 RX300 | 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 2003 Lexus RX300?
Owners most often report power train, vehicle speed control, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Lexus RX300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.