2003 Lexus RX300 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Lexus RX300, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,500 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.
“Consumer experienced a problem with the front windshield cracking for no known reason while parked in the garage overnight. Consumer replaced the front windshield, within one week. The front windshield developed another crack while parked in the garage overnight.”
NHTSA complaint #10115535, filed 2005-03, 35,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Lexus RX300. The contact stated that the HVAC system was inoperable. Additionally, the VSC and check engine warning lights were illuminated while starting the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed at an AutoZone with a catalytic converter failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11455537, filed 2022-03, 106,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10205352Dec 19, 2013Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10132006Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
- 10132004Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10205383Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
- 10132082Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window glass
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Lexus RX300
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Lexus RX300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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