MYRModel Year Report

1998 Lexus RX300

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1998 Lexus RX300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:57:50.476Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 3 complaints 1998 3 1999: 221 complaints 1999 2000: 216 complaints 2000 2001: 169 complaints 2001 2002: 88 complaints 2002 2003: 25 complaints 2003
1998: 3 complaints 1998 3 1999: 221 complaints 1999 2000: 216 complaints 2000 2001: 169 complaints 2001 2002: 88 complaints 2002 2003: 25 complaints 2003
1998: 3 complaints 1998 3 1999: 221 complaints 1999 2000: 216 complaints 2000 2001: 169 complaints 2001 2002: 88 complaints 2002 2003: 25 complaints 2003

1998: 3 complaints

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YearComplaints
19970
19983
1999221
2000216
2001169
200288
200325

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

2 of 3 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

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Electrical system failures on two occasions.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-05

Also filed under Electrical system

Vehicle speed control

1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASHINJURY
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1998 Lexus rx 300 spun out of control and rolled over. This was in 2002 August and I had called Lexus to check if there is a sudden acceleration or a roll over problem. They said none.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-06

Tires

1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires.

Structure

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing underbody shields.

Electrical system

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-04-30Defect petitionClosed 2002-06-20 Engine seizure

Buy-smart checklist

1998 Lexus RX300 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1998 Lexus RX300 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 1998 Lexus RX300?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Lexus RX300 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.