Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Lexus RX300
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Lexus RX300 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 88 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 38 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 15 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 12 complaints
- Air Bags 10 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
Of the 88 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 88 complaints, owners report 14 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Lexus RX300 has a moderate number of owner complaints and recall campaigns. The most frequent issues involve the power train and vehicle speed control. With many recalls related to exterior lighting, aftermarket parts may have compromised visibility compliance. Due to the data limitations, further details on common failures are not extensive.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | Unknown | $1,500–$4,500 | common |
| Vehicle speed control | Unknown | $400–$1,500 | common |
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
- Brake inspections and replacement
- Tire rotations and balance
- Coolant system checks
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Battery tests and replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slips or jerks
- Unstable speed control
- Engine overheating
- Airbag warnings while driving
- Electrical issues or non-starting
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Lexus RX300 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.