2002 Lexus RX300 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,314miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Lexus RX300, 3% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,314 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.
“When I switch off the engine, remove the ignition key the vehicle will roll/creep forward or backwards when the shift lock selector lever is left in drive or reverse when the SUV is parked on an incline. I strongly feel this is a serious safety hazard if the SUV is parked on an incline with the shift lock selector lever is left in drive or reverse as the SUV would roll/creep forward or backwards and possibly cause an accident and resulting in bodily harm. …”
NHTSA complaint #10947118, filed 2017-01, 92,500 miles“Suddenly my gears began shifting into neutral, park, reverse and into !st and 2nd gear without locking into any of them. No matter what the shifter moves freely. My car only moves forward no matter which gear it's in, including reverse. I put it into park and it still keeps moving forward. In order to park and stop, I have to use my emergency brake and turn the car off. I do not know the cause (unknown) it just suddenly happened on a toll road at the pay station. Also, my internal lights do not come on when I open any door, including the trunk lights. …”
NHTSA complaint #11144280, filed 2018-10, 142,128 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10132778Jun 12, 2014TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 12, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Lexus RX300
38 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Lexus RX300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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