2002 Lexus RX300 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Lexus RX300, but owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

18 / 1

Injuries / deaths

14 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Lexus RX300 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Lexus RX300 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	39
Vehicle Speed Control	15
Engine and Engine Cooling	12
Air Bags	10
Electrical System	5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Unknown or Other	3
Visibility	2
Tires	2
Seat Belts	2
Wheels	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2

Most reported parts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 18
Air Bags › Frontal — 3
Tires › Sidewall — 2
Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 2
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 2
Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 1
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch — 1
Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 98,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Lexus RX300 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · at 142,128 miles · reported Oct 31, 2018

Suddenly my gears began shifting into neutral, park, reverse and into !st and 2nd gear without locking into any of them. No matter what the shifter moves freely. My car only moves forward no matter which gear it's in, including reverse. I put it into park and it still keeps moving forward. In order to park and stop, I have to use my emergency brake and turn the car off. I do not know the cause (Unknown) it just suddenly happened on a toll road at the pay station. Also, my internal lights do not come on when I open any door, including the trunk lights. My radio does not change stations and knob…

Air Bags · at 110,000 miles · reported Oct 16, 2018

Lexus has not assembled/secured the airbag wiring proper underneath of seat and prompts the b1140 right-hand side air bag sensor assembly b1141 left-hand side air bag sensor assembly codes in 2002 rx300 models. This is one of the most common problem on this vehicle and can be deadly for these cars considering the airbags want deploy in an accident because of the lose and not properly secured wiring. Dealer asks $1800 to get this corrected where as this is a manufacturing defect. Needs a recall for both (Left/right) seats airbag wiring/ECM circuits.

Electrical System · at 92,000 miles · reported May 8, 2018

Windows and sunroof opened on their own!!! The doors were locked and no one was in the car. Car was parked and left overnight locked and empty.

Power Train · at 165,000 miles · reported Mar 7, 2018

I was driving to work till I heard grinding noise then I realized car does not accelerate any more then it towed away to mechanic shop and they told me it is the transmission.

Service Brakes · at 164,700 miles · reported Mar 7, 2018

At 6:30 PM going 45 MPH to mall and the road was wet apply brake and then car start spinning while ABS making lots of sound.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Lexus RX300 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Lexus RX300 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Lexus RX300?

Owners report power train problems most often (39 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (15). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 98,000 miles.

Are Lexus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.