NHTSA Complaint #10399313 — 2000 LEXUS RX300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10399313
Vehicle	2000 LEXUS RX300
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	April 26, 2011
Date Filed	May 6, 2011
Mileage	175,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LEXUS RX300. THE TIMING BELT AND ENGINE WERE REPLACED DECEMBER OF 2010 BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE TIMING BELT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN AND THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILES WERE 175,000.

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