Lexus Rx300 years to avoid
The Lexus Rx300 years to avoid are 1999, 2000, 2001 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1997 is the cleanest year on record.
849
Total complaints
7
Recall campaigns
1997–2003
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Rx300 years to avoid
Every Rx300 year
Common questions
What are the worst Lexus Rx300 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Rx300 years to avoid are 1999, 2000, 2001. The cleanest year on record is 1997.
What is the best year for the Lexus Rx300?
By complaint volume, 1997 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Rx300 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Lexus Rx300 have?
Across all model years, the Rx300 has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 849 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.