2002 Lexus Rx Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Lexus Rx. Part of Generation 1 (XU10) — 1999–2003.

20012003
Complaints
13
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2002 Lexus Rx Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Automatic Transmission

Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Airbags

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Lexus Rx.

Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2002 Lexus Rx. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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2002 Lexus Rx — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2002 Lexus Rx reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2002 Lexus Rx has 13 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Lexus Rx?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (3 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2002 Lexus Rx?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Lexus Rx include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Lexus Rx have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Lexus Rx as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Lexus Rx?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lexus Rx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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