2000 Lexus RX300 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2000 Lexus RX300, 1% of the 216 complaints for this model year. 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.
“When changing lanes steering wheel went into opposite direction, resulting in a collision. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to duplicate or correct problem. Manufacturer has been notified. Throttle was sticking. Speaker failed. Consumer heard a rattling noise in right front dash area, dealer replaced the glove compartment.”
NHTSA complaint #875553, filed 2000-11“Throughout the life of seatbelt on the drivers side, it has loosened 4 to 5 inches during normal driving conditions and sometimes while braking. Consumer had a rear end collision, and seatbelt didn't hold. Same seatbelt has been replaced twice prior to accident. Consumer sustained neck and chest injuries from hitting steering wheel. The antenna makes noise when going down, the center high mount brake light bulb was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8015010, filed 2002-07“While driving the vehicle, rear speaker exploded sending the plastic cover of the speaker across the vehicle and damaging the rear door. The car was inspected by the dealer who has no idea why this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #743083, filed 2001-03Related service bulletins
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- 10176283May 1, 2020Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10174889Apr 6, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174888Apr 6, 2020TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93…
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- 10131653Dec 5, 2017TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17.
- 10132726Jul 7, 2015TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered…
- 10134473May 13, 2015LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair…
- 10132575May 13, 2015LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair…
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Lexus RX300
138 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
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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