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1999 Lexus Rx300

Based on reports from 268 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
268
Crashes
21
Fires
13
Recalls
7
TSBs
120
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 268 complaints, 21 crashes, 13 fires, and 7 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

110 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 105K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

7
0–30K
10
30–60K
43
60–90K
41
90–120K
42
120–150K
30
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (43 reports) • Median: 105K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (110 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission110 (41%)
Drivetrain13 (5%)
Engine9 (3%)
Speed Control8 (3%)
Wheels & Tires8 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline7 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine7 (3%)
Brakes7 (3%)

1999 Lexus Rx300: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 41% of all reports filed for the 1999 Lexus Rx300, with 110 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 105,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 105K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1999 Lexus Rx300, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 1999 Lexus Rx300, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 1999 Lexus Rx300, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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9
02
11
03
15
04
10
05
11
06
24
07
28
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30
09
31
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16
11
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12
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13
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14
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15
8
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1
22

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1999 Lexus Rx300. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

06E049000Jul 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

08E020000Apr 2008

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

POLYMER PROCESS DEVELOPMENT IS RECALLING 931 UNITS OF BACK GLASS, P/NO. FB20415ZPY, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1999-2004 LEXUS RX300 VEHICLES. THE GLASS FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE AUTOMOTIVE GLAZING MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, GLAZING MATERIALS.

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

09E025000Jul 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Lexus Rx300 is the 2000 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 268 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Lexus Rx300 Model Years

2003200220012000199919981997
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1999 Lexus Rx300: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Lexus Rx300?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Lexus Rx300 is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 110 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Lexus Rx300 reliable?
The 1999 Lexus Rx300 has 268 complaints, 21 crash reports, and 13 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1999 Lexus Rx300 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1999 Lexus Rx300 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Lexus Rx300 has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lexus Rx300 problems start?
Based on 173 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 105,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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