1999 Lexus Rx Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Lexus Rx. Part of Generation 1 (XU10) — 1999–2003.
Complaints
41
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Lexus Rx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:99,643 mi
#24 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:155,904 mi
#32 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:80,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Lexus Rx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 23 | — | — | 99,643 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 155,904 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 2 | — | — | 148,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 120,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 80,228 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 60,899 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 1 | — | — | 69,928 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 112,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | 120,000 mi |
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