2000 Lexus RX300 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 137,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Lexus RX300, 1% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,200 miles.
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.
“While driving, the car jerks and then cuts off. This has happened at least half a dozen times within the last 2 months. Engine light is constantly on, even after servicing the car at local Lexus dealer. When car is parked, I noticed exhaust fume smells heavily with gas.”
NHTSA complaint #10669802, filed 2015-01, 137,200 miles“Fuel gauge indicator will read the wrong reading and cause vehicle to shut off while driving with no warning. Dealer notified.the fuel gauge was standing at a quarter of a tank and suddenly when next time vehicle was started the indicator will jump to 3 quaters full , and it created miss judgement. Dealer stated no to fix it or replace it . Consumer had no idea the fuel tank was empty.”
NHTSA complaint #10196175, filed 2007-07“Fuel gauge indicator will read the wrong reading and cause vehicle to shut off while driving with no warning. Dealer notified.*akthe fuel gauge was standing at a quarter of a tank. Consumer had no idea the fuel tank was empty.”
NHTSA complaint #8016649, filed 2002-08Fuel system: 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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