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CarsLore / Lexus / RX300 / 2001

2001 Lexus RX300

169 owner complaints — #3 of 6 RX300 model years. 0 recalls, 25 service bulletins.

169complaints · 14 crashes, 2 fires
0recalls
25manufacturer bulletins
108,100 mimedian mileage at failure

Problems owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Lexus RX300, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.

  • Power train123
  • Vehicle speed control20
  • Engine and engine cooling13
  • Air bags8
  • Service brakes, hydraulic4
  • Electrical system4
  • Engine4
  • Suspension3
  • Fuel system, gasoline2
  • Equipment2

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 13 injuries and 0 deaths reported

Compared with other years

’97’99’01’03169’97’00’01’03169
19992000200120022003

NHTSA ODI complaints by model year

In the Netherlands

42 first registered in 2001 are on Dutch roads; 38% arrived later as imports.

85.7%had an APK defect recorded since June 2022
88.9%logical odometer history
0.0%with a recall still open

Most common APK defects

Colours

Grey 48%Black 24%Blue 19%

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording

In the United Kingdom

82 cars built in 2001 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 180 more were declared off the road (SORN).

82licensed, end of 2025
31%of those still registered are on the road

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

In 2023, 176 of these cars first registered in 2001 took their annual MOT test. 59% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2001 the figure was 59%.

59%passed first time
59%all cars from 2001
125,400 miaverage mileage at the test (all cars 106,400 mi)
Failed onThese carsAll cars from 2001
Brakes18.8%13.4%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment18.2%19.3%
Suspension15.9%15.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks13.1%6.8%
Body, chassis, structure4.5%9.7%
Visibility4.5%7.6%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

In Finland

12 of these cars first registered in 2001 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 315,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0

In New Zealand

1 2001 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

Recalls

No recall campaigns cover the 2001 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 2001 Lexus RX300: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
635754THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO REDUCE AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROMTHE FRONT SEAT BACK. *TT
633796SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE IN-MIRROR COMPASS INOPERATIVE. *TT
632233INFORMATION ON REDUCING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT
631815SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL REPAIR. *SLC
628655SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SPECIFIC MECHANICAL ENGINE PROBLEMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE CONDITION KNOWN AS OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE. *TT
625528SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE GROAN / SQUEAK. *TT
625525SUBJECT REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO CENTER CUP HOLDER. *TT
622252INFORMATION ON PREVENTING PARTICLE BUILDUP AND PRESERVE THE APPEARANCE OF THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR.*JB
619119SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS. *TT
619117SUBJECT REGARDING HEADLAMP SERVICEABILITY. *TT
615957TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE. *TT
615952BRIEF INFORMATION ON GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE. *TT
10214355Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
10207945POL: 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.
10205383Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
10205352Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
10205346Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
10205331Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
10205330Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
10205329Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
10205327Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure.
10205319Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
10179697TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure sectio
10179601TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure sectio
10176283Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)