2002 Lexus RX300 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2002 Lexus RX300 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 106
- on record
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- 18 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 22 reported crashes · 16 injuries · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#4,008
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Lexus median
-65
median 171 across 31 Lexus records
Vs 2000-2004
-147
median 253 complaints in 771 records
Top component share
33%
Power Train: 35 complaints
What owners report fails — 2002 Lexus RX300
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 18
- POWER TRAIN 17
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10
- AIR BAGS 7
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2002 Lexus RX300
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2002 Lexus RX300 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Lexus RX300 reliable?
NHTSA has 106 consumer complaints on record for the 2002 Lexus RX300. The most-reported problem area is power train:automatic transmission (18 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2002 Lexus RX300 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lexus RX300?
Owners most often report problems with: power train:automatic transmission (18), power train (17), vehicle speed control (12), engine and engine cooling (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2002 Lexus RX300?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.