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TiresPart report

2002 Lexus RX Tires Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Lexus RX, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“4 new tyres were installed by Firestone but driver side wore out despite balancing rotation, alignment performed during install. TyrePlus sister concern replaced with new tyre and prorated as the tyre was at fault. Same tyre blew out on the road. The tread, side all etc damaged the wire harness and car went out of control causing damage to suspension and fuel tank. Fuel began to leak. Car is toatled due to several other damages. TyrePlus does not want to take ownership. However they have all records of up to date maintenance. …”

NHTSA complaint #11431343, filed 2021-09

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Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202529%
2022414%
202123%
202049%
201712%
201614%
201515%
201418%
201218%
201023%
200926%
200514%
200218%
2001316%

Other parts of the 2002 Lexus RX

Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Lexus RX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology