2000 Lexus RX300 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 165,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Lexus RX300, 5% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 165,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I took my Lexus 2000 because it shimmied badly. The dealer could not loosen the nut because the whole cylinder disc assy was rusted so badly that they have to saw it off. The brake pad could not even move, they have to change the arm that connect braking. I was never warned about this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10135723, filed 2005-09, 70,914 miles“Shortly after I puchased my vehicle I began having flat tires at 1200,1700 and 2018 miles. When the tires went flat, they were off the rim flat, due to the soft construction for the rubber for the luxury ride. The tire manufacturer was notified and the problem was remedied with replacements. At or around the same time I noticed problems with the brakes. Ie, excessive squeeling, popping and delay in stopping. …”
NHTSA complaint #753334, filed 2001-10“I experienced around 15,000 mileage a noise when applying brakes very similar to the road surface changing from smooth to rough. I assumed since the vehicle had just been in for service that the brakes/brake system had been adjusted and that it was noise was normal. The noise as I continued to drive increased when applying brakes and graduated to also a vibration in the steering wheel when application. It wasn't until a relative indicated to me that the sound was not normal did I take the vehicle in for service. …”
NHTSA complaint #749483, filed 2001-07“The contact owns a 2000 Lexus RX300. The contact stated that he was trying to park the vehicle but the vehicle was slow to decelerate. The contact depressed the brakes but stopping distance was increased by three feet. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that he should take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection but the contact declined. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 172,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10462460, filed 2012-06, 172,000 miles“Over the last 10-11 months vehicle has been experiencing brake problems. Vehicle travelling 25mph, when brakes are depressed, pedal will go all the way to the floor and then return to normal after a few seconds. Vehicle has been checked by dealer 3 times, and they could not find any problem. Consumer scared to drive vehicle fearing loss of brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #8014297, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 10205319Feb 21, 2013Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
- 10133849Feb 21, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Lexus RX300
138 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Lexus RX300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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