Model year record

1999 Lexus RX300

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 268 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V011000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected
23,441
Reported to NHTSA
1999-01-20
Owners notified
1999-02-16

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATE IN LOW AMBIENT LIGHT WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS PLACED IN THE "AUTO" POSITION.

Safety risk

VEHICLES FOLLOWING BEHIND MAY NOT SEE THE VEHICLE SINCE NO HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS WOULD BE ILLUMINATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED BODY ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V012000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected
6,503
Reported to NHTSA
1999-01-20
Owners notified
1999-02-16

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. DUE TO IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBE DISTRIBUTION, IF ONE OF THE DUAL BRAKE LINES FAILS WHEN THE DRIVER APPLIES THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WILL FEEL UNSTABLE COMPARED TO VEHICLES WITH PROPER REAR BRAKE TUBE DISTRIBUTION.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED BRAKE TUBES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission110104,000 mi
Power train13111,000 mi
Vehicle speed control897,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine788,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7
Air bags6178,000 mi
Seat belts660,000 mi
Tires620,000 mi
Air bags: frontal5
Engine and engine cooling568,000 mi
Suspension: front551,000 mi
Air bags: side/window4
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4
Engine4179,825 mi
Service brakes4228,000 mi
Structure: body4144,000 mi
Electrical system3144,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic3114,000 mi
Steering3120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe280,600 mi
Equipment255,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights290,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights278,920 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock2
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
Power train: axle assembly291,039 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)251,915 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seat belts: front: retractor255,000 mi
Traction control system280,000 mi
Unknown or other2
Wheels22,000,030 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch163,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1228,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1122,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)188,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer1275,000 mi
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1184,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline188,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, other1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: manual transmission1130,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler176,500 mi
Service brakes, electric1100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring151,915 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper159,790 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads159,790 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber173,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1115,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1

The 1998 model has 45 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.