2003 Lexus RX 300 Review
Price Estimate: $1,789 - $2,887





+7
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Well-appointed interior, perfect road manners, excellent crash test results, optional four-wheel drive.
Cons
- Allergic to major off-highway work, cumbersome LCD screen in center of dash, feels more like a minivan than an SUV.
What’s new
Nothing has changed for the RX 300 during its move from 2002 to 2003. Prospective buyers should note that it will get a complete redesign for 2004.
Edmunds says
Looks like an SUV (sort of). Drives like a car. That's why this is Lexus' best-selling vehicle.
For sale near Ashburn, VA
30 listings
- 119,545 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 5 Seats, 16 City / 21 Hwy MPG
- Car Zone (106 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
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Located in Dover, DE
Specifications, Features, Safety, and Warranty data are based on what is available as standard equipment per trim level, for the designated Model-Year...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTJHF10U930295739
Stock: T592
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-21-2025- $4,595great price$1,238 below market
- 146,300 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 5 Seats, 16 City / 21 Hwy MPG
- TGM Motors (219 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
Close
Located in Paterson, NJ
2003 Lexus RX 300 AWD Additional Information Skid Plate(S), Front Air Conditioning, Front Air Conditioning - Automatic Climate Control, Shift Knob Tri...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTJHF10U830307184
Stock: 307184
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-14-2024
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Lexus RX 300 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$193/mo for RX 300 Base
RX 300 Base
vs
$168/mo
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Lexus RX 300 Owner Reviews
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Best Car I've Ever Owned
5 out of 5 starsRob, 08/07/2018
2003 Lexus RX 300 AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
I bought new a 2003 Lexus RX300 and have owned it for 16 years. It has183,000 miles and the car has been rock solid! Still drives like a champ, comfortable, quiet, and it has been rock solid for reliability. NO major issues.
Still going strong at 130K
4.75 out of 5 starsTPT, 06/19/2010
2003 Lexus RX 300 AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
My last Lexus, I sold with less than 100k somewhat in fear that it was getting old. I see it now and then and it appears to be moving along just fine. My 2002 RX just turned 130k and it running strong. It has the parking lot dings and a few scrapes on the bumper but aside from that, I plan on pushing it to it's limit. When it comes to Santa Fe snow, it's a champ and have told my wife, I … would get another based on its ability to handle the snow pack and lack of street clean up. I've had other 4 wd and even my old Trooper can't compare. I would have to say it's been the best vehicle I've owned. I would highly recommend even buying a good used one. Look forward writing you when I hit 200K.
Great Little SUV driving it for 5 years
5 out of 5 starsFerres, 02/27/2016
2003 Lexus RX 300 AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
I had my RX300 for 5 years now, it has 175k miles and still drive like new, no problem of any kind , just oil change and brake in 3 years tires still good after 3 years of heavy driving, smooth ride, ok on fuel, AC and heating is great accelerate good for AWD , reliable, I had a lot of cars in my live Jeep, BMWs, Kia, Honda, Nissan X terra , ford, Montero, Mercedes Isuzo , Hyundai this … Lexus IS the best if u find one buy it no matter what is the miles on it it will last for ever
Good SUV
4 out of 5 starsBrant, 10/30/2015
2003 Lexus RX 300 AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
I bought my RX 3 months ago as a pampered one owner with 102K miles an excellent maintenance history. I have owned several Toyotas so was attracted to the quality and reliability of the Lexus brand. We also have a 2009 Nissan Rogue with 117K miles so I will use that car as a comparison. My RX is based on the Toyota Highlander and drives like one. The ride is smooth but a bit "trucky" … on back roads with bumps. The turning radius is wide compared to most cars. The transmission is a 4 speed which is outdated by today's standards. At 6'2" I could use a little more front leg room - wish the seat had more travel (a body shop could fix this for a few hundred dollars). This is a very good car with a lot of features and I would buy it again. Compared to our 6 year newer Rogue, the RX is not competitive as far as handling, gas mileage, and suspension refinement. The car does exude quality though and even the under carriage is really clean for a 13 year old car. No evidence of body rust or rusted out brake lines like a friend's Chevy truck. Toyota/Honda/Nissan must use more alloys as none of my cars have issues with under body rust. October 2016 and the Lexus is still bullet proof and all is well. Just routine maintenance. Traded the car as of April 2017. Wanted something more nimble with better gas mileage. Was starting to have issues the the check engine light and VSC light coming on. it is all exhaust and emissions related and the car was running fine. Seems to be an issue with this generation RX300
2003 RX 300 Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $35,125 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $193/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 39.8 cu.ft. |
front wheel drive | |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the RX 300 include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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