1999 LEXUS RX300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
268
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
55
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 LEXUS RX300
The 1999 LEXUS RX300 has received a total of 268 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. 55 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (110 complaints), Power Train (13 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 LEXUS RX300
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 1999 LEXUS RX300, potentially affecting up to 178,805 vehicles.
Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 42,540 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
View full details →Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
View full details →Recall 08E020000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
| 931 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE INJURIES RESULTING FROM IMPACT TO GLAZING SURFACES.
Remedy: POLYMER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLYMER TOLL-FREE AT 800-510-9879.
View full details →Recall 06E049000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 27,176 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
View full details →Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
View full details →Recall 99V011000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| 23,441 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATE IN LOW AMBIENT LIGHT WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS PLACED IN THE "AUTO" POSITION.
Consequence: VEHICLES FOLLOWING BEHIND MAY NOT SEE THE VEHICLE SINCE NO HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS WOULD BE ILLUMINATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED BODY ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.
View full details →Recall 99V012000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
| 6,503 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. DUE TO IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBE DISTRIBUTION, IF ONE OF THE DUAL BRAKE LINES FAILS WHEN THE DRIVER APPLIES THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WILL FEEL UNSTABLE COMPARED TO VEHICLES WITH PROPER REAR BRAKE TUBE DISTRIBUTION.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED BRAKE TUBES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 LEXUS RX300
268 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 LEXUS RX300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 1999 Lexus RX300. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the brakes failed and could not be depressed to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the side of the road and stopped by shifting into neutral. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic, where it was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V012000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 249,000.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS RX300. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMED AND MADE VISIBILITY VERY DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.
Safety Rating for the 1999 LEXUS RX300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 LEXUS RX300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 LEXUS RX300
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 55 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 LEXUS RX300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
BO01101 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO CENTER CUP HOLDER. *TT
NV01000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
BRIEF INFORMATION ON GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE. *TT
BO00800 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
SUBJECT REGARDING PRODUCTION CHANGES TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE REAR HATCH. *TT
BO00800 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING REAR HATCH LOCK IMPROVEMENT. *TT
TC00100 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *TT
BO00400 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT HEATER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
EL00400 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONCERNS WITH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK WON'T LOCK / UNLOCK ELECTRICALLY WHEN OPERATING FROM THE MASTER SWITCH OR WIRELESS KEY, BUT WILL OPERATE WITH THE MANUAL CONTROL; THE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION CONTINUES TRANSMITTING DATA AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED; THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT REMAINS...
AX00599 — STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE REAR WIND DEFLECTOR WIND NOISE FIELD REAPIR KIT. *TT
EG00599 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1133 PRESENT. *TT
AU00299 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CONCERNS WITH CASSETTE PLAYER NOT ACCEPTING CASSETTE TAPE ON VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT
Showing 10 of 55 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 LEXUS RX300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS RX300
- 1998 LEXUS RX300 — 6 complaints
- 1999 LEXUS RX300 (current)
- 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