Used 1999 Lexus RX 300 Consumer Reviews
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Held up well in wreck
M, 03/16/2009
1999 Lexus RX 300 4dr SUV AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I enjoyed this vehicle until the day it was totaled. It held up really well in the accident. Airbags deployed as designed, side door panels kept interior safe. Gas shut off switch functioned properly. Seatbelts locked. Did not roll over. I'm looking for another one to replace it. Only major trouble that I had was the transmission at about 150000, but car had 170000 on it at time of wreck.
Don't judge an RX by it's cover
J the Cube, 08/24/2002
1999 Lexus RX 300 4dr SUV
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car looks and feels great. But I am truly dissapoimted with Lexus. The laundry list of problems has me running from Lexus. From the now twice broken back hatch door shocks, the dried out & cracked front window channels, the needed lubrication of the back windows, the bad idle control valve, the noisy brake pads....and this car only has 31K miles!
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Great Car!
Terry Feldmann, 09/18/2005
1999 Lexus RX 300 4dr SUV AWD
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This was my first "luxury" vehicle. I bought it used and have never had any trouble with it. Smooth, beautiful ride, and nice to look at; just a little too "big" for me, especially with gas prices the way they are. I'd love to have a Lexus SUV down one size like the Jeep Loredo or Ford Escape. Automatic window buttons can be funky to operate.
Very Disappointed
kristal1, 07/28/2011
1999 Lexus RX 300 4dr SUV AWD
9 of 17 people found this review helpful
Bought the Lexus Rx 300 because of Lexus' reputation of being a reliable vehicle, sadly disappointed with our experience. We bought this car 5 years ago with 48K miles on it and hoped to drive it over 200K miles. Unforunately at 100K miles the car had a steering column failure, the worst the dealer had ever seen. Car was unsafe to drive. Cost of repairs $1,700. Less than 12 months later at 112K miles the engine went. Expected cost to replace $5,000 for a used engine, significantly more for a new one. Never expected this from Lexus! at 112K miles... are you kidding me. Should have read reviews before buying it.
My Favorite Vehicle...Until
bridgils, 11/06/2010
1999 Lexus RX 300 4dr SUV AWD
10 of 29 people found this review helpful
I have loved this vehicle since the first test drive. It exceeded my expectations for years until today. This SUV is notorious for costly transmission failures - today I join this club. It would have been the perfect vehicle if the tran would have held up. The repair cost is anticipated to be the blue book on the vehicle - tough call.
Any older Lexus may be tempting, but don't do it..
Kevin, 04/06/2017
1999 Lexus RX 300 4dr SUV AWD
4 of 11 people found this review helpful
Bought my 1999 RX300 for peanuts and thought it was a killer deal. Low miles, dealer serviced. But save yourself the headache and just don't do it. Yes these are technically "Toyotas", but the newest RX300s are now over 14 years old. They are a PITA to work on. Mine just went into limp mode due to bad knock sensors, and I just spent $685 for that. Parts were only $185, but it took ten hours of labor to change them. Drove it home, and when I parked it, it started idling at 2k rpm. Back to the shop it went! I've now been without my Lexus for two weeks. Fuel economy on my AWD model is terrible and it has very little power. It's comfortable and safe, but expect to spend ALOT on repairs.
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judibutz, 09/21/2004
1999 Lexus RX 300 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The most reliable car I have ever owned. I wish the look had been changed so I could buy again. Am going for the Murano. Handling was a draw back to the rx although I love this car - turning radius leaves a lot to be desired.
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EAC, 09/09/2009
1999 Lexus RX 300 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great SUV. No Major problems besides an oxygen sensor needing replacement. Acceleration is not great and fuel economy is not great either. Fuel consumption got worse when I bought new tires. Only dislike is that servicing is expensive and dealership cuts no breaks even for long time customer like me.
Bad Battery - AGAIN!!!
DissappointedInFL, 11/18/2002
1999 Lexus RX 300 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Nuerous problems with battery and electrical system. Spent several days in dealers shop on numerous occaisons.
1999 Lexus RX300
R Giles, 04/16/2003
1999 Lexus RX 300 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a luxurious car that still has the size and safety of an SUV. The car has been very reliable and almost defect free. Lexus did do warrenty repair work on the fuel intake system and the exhaust manifold. I would definitely buy another one.