Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2000 Lexus RX300, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train138
- Engine and engine cooling20
- Vehicle speed control14
- Service brakes, hydraulic8
- Electrical system7
- Exterior lighting6
- Engine6
- Steering5
- Suspension5
- Latches/locks/linkages5
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 15 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the United Kingdom
17 cars built in 2000 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 39 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2000 Lexus RX300.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lexus told its dealers about the 2000 Lexus RX300: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 632233 | INFORMATION ON REDUCING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT |
| 631815 | SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL REPAIR. *SLC |
| 628655 | SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SPECIFIC MECHANICAL ENGINE PROBLEMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE CONDITION KNOWN AS OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE. *TT |
| 627077 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *SLC |
| 625525 | SUBJECT REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO CENTER CUP HOLDER. *TT |
| 622252 | INFORMATION ON PREVENTING PARTICLE BUILDUP AND PRESERVE THE APPEARANCE OF THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR.*JB |
| 619802 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT |
| 619796 | SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WHEELNUT SERVICE SPECIFICATION. *TT |
| 619119 | SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS. *TT |
| 618462 | INFORMATION ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *TT |
| 615962 | TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING REAR HATCH LOCK IMPROVEMENT. *TT |
| 615961 | TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN TO REDUCE BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE OCCURING DURING BRAKE APPLICATION WHILE BACKING UP AND / OR WHILE TURNING. *TT |
| 615957 | TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE. *TT |
| 615952 | BRIEF INFORMATION ON GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE. *TT |
| 615951 | BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT |
| 615950 | SUBJECT REGARDING PRODUCTION CHANGES TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE REAR HATCH. *TT |
| 614063 | SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT HEATER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT |
| 612532 | SUBJECT REGARDING GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE. *TT |
| 611197 | INFORMATION ON THE TRAILER WIRE HARNESS. *MJS |
| 610100 | SERVICE INFORMATION TO ELIMINATE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE. *TT |
| 10214355 | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 |
| 10207945 | POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well. |
| 10205383 | Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior |
| 10205352 | Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning |
| 10205346 | Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
ENGINE SEIZURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation