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2000 Lexus RX300 Steering problems

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2000 Lexus RX300's steering with NHTSA - 2% of all its complaints, most recently on November 4, 2014. They describe 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Steering complaints

Steering

Steering locked while vehicle was in motion. Turning right, my vehicle steering wheel locked while in motion and would not allow me to straighten out. This almost caused me to drive off the road, but thankfully slamming on the brakes, I stopped before doing so. Upon reading reviews, other lexus rx-300 drivers have had this same occurrence. This malfunction could cause major injury or death. I am requesting the nhtsa immediately conduct a review of these vehicles and force lexus to perform a mandatory recall before more people are injured or killed. *Tr

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10652460
SteeringTransmission & drivetrainAcceleration & cruise control

With little/no warning, automatic transmission (2wd) failed. All gears (p,r,n,d,2,1) worked like neutral gear. If this would've occurred a few minutes earlier, my children and I (located at a sharp turn over a steep hill) could've been seriously injured or killed. Apparently, this is a common problem in lexus rx300's from year 1999-2002. How many early transmission failures does it take to have a recall? *Tr

Filed Incident Steering · Power train · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10610819
SteeringBody, doors & structureAcceleration & cruise controlEquipment & accessoriesCrash

When changing lanes steering wheel went into opposite direction, resulting in a collision. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to duplicate or correct problem. Manufacturer has been notified. Throttle was sticking. Speaker failed. Consumer heard a rattling noise in right front dash area, dealer replaced the glove compartment. *Ak *slc

Filed Incident Steering · Structure · Vehicle speed control · EquipmentNHTSA 875553
SteeringVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structure

If the wireless remote is used to lock the vehicle and a person in it, then after 30 seconds the security system activates and the person in the vehicle is trapped. None of the door handles or windows will operate. *Ak

Filed Incident Steering · Visibility · StructureNHTSA 715081
SteeringBody, doors & structure

Upon entering the vehicle occupant pressed door locks and shut the door. But did not have the vehicle's keys, after 30 seconds, alarm went off, and the occupant could not get out of the vehicle. Had to break a window in order to get out of the vehicle. Please provide further information. *Ak

Filed Incident Steering · Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 851392

Lexus RX300 steering complaints by year

RX300 steering problems, every year

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