2003 Lexus RX
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2003: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 58 |
| 2008 | 70 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 77 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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As I was driving the car started to speed up uncontrollably and would not slow down even with the brakes applied.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-04
Seat belts
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts.
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My son was involved in a head-on crash resulting in both vehicles being totaled. The driver of the other vehicle received minor injuries from his air bag.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-18
Air bags
1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags.
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Six months ago, the drivers side seat belt warning light came on. Two weeks ago, the drivers side air bag warning light came on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-20
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2003 Lexus RX — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2003 Lexus RX reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Lexus RX?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Lexus RX have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.