2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,851 miles

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problem #6

Apr 162014

RX 300

  • 56,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Lexus RX300. The contact stated that the headlights had a lot of condensation. The contact stated that the failure provided minimum visibility. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the headlight covers failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

- Manalapan, NJ, USA

problem #5

Jun 162016

RX 300

  • miles
Told before purchasing that transmission was rebuilt. Not shifting properly. I was told it was an electrical issue power train. I also am not visible to most drivers in the we morning dusk dark hours of the days due to lighting. Pulled over by law enforcement a few times in regards to the lights. One owner before me and did not get any recalls done. I called Lexus @ grapevine tx and they told me there were no recalls on my truck. There H E been and they need to be done asap. I have a disabled child and can not jeopardize the safety of my child. I need help getting this matter taken care of asap. Thank you!

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #4

Dec 022013

RX 300

  • miles
2000 Lexus rx 300. Consumer writes in regards to exterior lighting recall notice which seemed to be very deceptive.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #3

Nov 152011

RX 300

  • 90,000 miles
At 90,000 miles my day time running lights have stopped working. This car was purchased new in Dec 2000.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #2

May 092007

RX 300 6-cyl

  • 72,105 miles
I purchased my vehicle (2000 Lexus rx 300) in 2004 with less than 35,000 and every year since 2007 I have had issues with lighting. I have had the park light, brake light, center stop lamp; center brake light socket and bulbs all replaced. The unfortunate issue is that the lights have to be replaced every year sometimes twice a year because they continue to malfunction. I always take my vehicle to the Lexus of orlando dealership for testing, service and repair but they obviously never completely fix this issue. The most recent repair was replacement of th center brake light socket and bulb and reset on 4/14/2011 and in August 2011 on my way to the airport, an accident almost accrued due to my break lights failing to come while making a stop on a major highway intersection. I believe the problem is electrical, Lexus mechanic states the issue started with an untraceable problem in which the rear tail brake light stopped working and later on the park light and other lights thereafter.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #1

Feb 112009

RX 300

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Lexus RX300. The contact heard a screeching sound that occurred intermittently when the vehicle was started. The sound would cease several minutes later. The contact believed that the transmission was the cause for the noise. She also noticed that the outer casing for the headlights turned a milky white color, which hinders effective lighting. The vehicle had not been diagnosed and the manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was approximately 76,900 and failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

- Lewisville , KY, USA