NHTSA Complaint #8005011 — 1999 LEXUS RX300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8005011
Vehicle	1999 LEXUS RX300
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date Filed	March 5, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

ENGINE DESIGN IS FAULTY. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE OIL BECOMES VERY HOT AND TURNS INTO SLUDGE. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH CONTINUOUSLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

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