Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Lexus RX300
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Lexus RX300 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 169 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E020000 FMVSS 205/REPLACEMENT BACK GLASS/GLAZING MATERIAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 123 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 20 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 13 complaints
- Air Bags 8 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
Of the 169 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 169 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Lexus RX300 has a moderate amount of owner complaints (169) and five recalls, mostly concerning aftermarket lighting. The high number of power train complaints is notable, but other issues appear less frequent. Overall, evidence is limited, leaving its reliability as average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 80,000–130,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
| engine | 90,000–140,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Brake pad inspection
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system check
- Air filter replacement
- Timing belt change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Harsh shifting or noises
- Unresponsive throttle
- Engine overheating
- Unusual engine noises
- Brake pedal vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Lexus RX300 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.