2002 Lexus RX300 recalls and problems

The 2002 Lexus RX300 has 0 recalls and 88 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

2001 Lexus Rx300
Pictured: a 2001 model; the 2002 may differ in details. Photo: 2001 Lexus Rx300 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 4 RX300 model years — 3rd most.

0recalls
88complaints
18crashes
1fires
14injuries
98,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2002: 3 complaints20022003: 5 complaints2004: 4 complaints20042005: 4 complaints2006: 1 complaints20062007: 2 complaints2008: 2 complaints20082009: 13 complaints2010: 16 complaints2010162011: 13 complaints2012: 6 complaints20122013: 2 complaints2014: 2 complaints20142015: 2 complaints2016: 3 complaints20162017: 4 complaints2018: 6 complaints20186

2002 vs. other Lexus RX300 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Lexus RX300 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Lexus RX300. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lexus RX300?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (38), vehicle speed control (15), engine (13). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.