Used 2001 Lexus RX 300 SUV Consumer Reviews
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Big problems at 89,000 but loved my little RX300
milomadison, 01/29/2011
2001 Lexus RX 300 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I loved this car and miss it but it wasn't worth the problems we ended up having at only 87,000 miles. Especially after paying what we did. Transmission issues a known problem I see now. We bought it used in 2005 with only 41k miles on it from a Lexus dealer in CA and it was certified (which means nothing). We loved it until this year, the transmission went out, which Lexus agreed to put in a refurbished tranny and we had to pay the labor $1500.00. Then the battery went and then we started having lights go on, the traction control light would not go off, then the driver window would get stuck! You would think a higher end car would be built better!
comfy suv
John, 06/19/2018
updated 12/22/2022
2001 Lexus RX 300 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Had this suv since new- still happy with it. Not the best looking , not the best handling , not the most technologically advanced , but - still won't part with it. Has very good outward visibility , comfortable on long trips with good storage. It has been very reliable and I can depend on it. Not bad for an old guy like me .... ;)
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great vehicle
n8webb, 06/13/2012
2001 Lexus RX 300 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
bought this used, and we couldn't have been more lucky with a vehicle. great on gas, safe, quiet, dependable.
milage reliability
pbuehler, 04/07/2012
2001 Lexus RX 300 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
the first 120000 were smooth trouble free getting 18mpg town/25mpg road. went to bridgestone tires and rides like a limo. leather seats are thin but comfortable. at 125000 2 fuel injectors worn out $700. at 135000 smog canister failure light $700. now, front passenger seat air bag system warning lights. cost ? as it is going to someone else.
Sludge engine car- do not own
bob305, 06/20/2010
2001 Lexus RX 300 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
17 of 21 people found this review helpful
Forget what you think about Lexus and Toyotas quality, the 3.0 L engine in this vehicle has a KNOWN defect that Toyota/Lexus has been ducking for years. My car blew an engine despite proper oil changes and care. Problems generally occurs after 100,000 miles after warranty. Toyota settled a class action lawsuit on this and essentially paid lawyers millions so they can duck the problem. Google "Sludge Engine" but be aware you have a time bomb on your hands.