1998 LEXUS RX300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 LEXUS RX300
The 1998 LEXUS RX300 has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields (1 complaint), and Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 LEXUS RX300
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 LEXUS RX300. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 LEXUS RX300
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 LEXUS RX300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1998 LEXUS RX 300 SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND ROLLED OVER. THIS WAS IN 2002 AUGUST AND I HAD CALLED LEXUS TO CHECK IF THERE IS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION OR A ROLL OVER PROBLEM. THEY SAID NONE. I DECIDED NOT TO ENGAGE A FORENSIC ENGINEER TO INVESTIGATE BECAUSE THAT WOULD DELAY THE INSURANCE PAY BACK. MY WIFE WALKED AWAY WITH MINIMAL INJURIES BUT NEVERTHELESS, WE STILL DISCUSS WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE PROBLEM. *CN
TIRE BLEW OUT ON HIGHWAY. DOT ELA6CBC447 BRIDGESTONE TURANZAP225/60R16.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES ON TWO OCCASIONS.
TRIM AND STRIPPING COMING OFF.
VENTING SYSTEM OPERATES POORLY DUE TO DESIGN, NO CONTROL FOR CENTRAL VENTS.
Safety Rating for the 1998 LEXUS RX300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 LEXUS RX300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 LEXUS RX300
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 LEXUS RX300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS RX300
- 1998 LEXUS RX300 (current)
- 1999 LEXUS RX300 — 268 complaints
- 2000 LEXUS RX300 — 247 complaints
- 2001 LEXUS RX300 — 189 complaints
- 2002 LEXUS RX300 — 106 complaints
- 2003 LEXUS RX300 — 33 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints
- LEXUS RX330 — 659 total complaints