MYRModel Year Report

2003 Lexus RX

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2003 Lexus RX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:15:44.082Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus RX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1999: 35 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2001: 19 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2003: 4 complaints 2003 2004: 40 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2006: 31 complaints 2007: 58 complaints 2007 2008: 69 complaints 2009: 34 complaints 2010: 75 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 11 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2014: 11 complaints 2015: 20 complaints 2015 2016: 27 complaints 2017: 45 complaints 2018: 24 complaints 2019: 33 complaints 2019 2020: 44 complaints 2021: 69 complaints 2022: 26 complaints 2023: 53 complaints 2023 2024: 52 complaints 2025: 17 complaints 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2003: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
199935
200029
200119
200212
20034
200440
200527
200631
200758
200869
200934
201075
201129
201211
201318
201411
201520
201627
201745
201824
201933
202044
202169
202226
202353
202452
202517
20261

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, 20200904

SEAT BELTS

1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20191218

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, 20141020

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Lexus RX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2006 ● 2009 ● 2019

WORST YEARS

◆ 2010 ◆ 2021 ◆ 2008

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FAQ

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.