1999 Lexus RX300 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 221 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Lexus RX300, 1% of the 221 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.
“1999 Lexus rx 300 with rear/hatch door lock problems customer states that he has notified Lexus and learned from friends that similar models with identical problems have been reported**cc the consumer stated the door failed to unlock or open either manually or by using the remote control. The consumer learned there was no mechanism to open the door manually from the inside or the outside.”
NHTSA complaint #10197000, filed 2007-07“1999 Lexus rx 300 developed a problem with the tailgate door latch. The rear hatch handle seized and it didn't operate with the remote key entry or power locks. The consumer had to manually close the hatch to prevent it from accidentally opening while driving, which did happen twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10129133, filed 2005-07Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Lexus RX300
129 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Lexus RX300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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