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1999 Lexus RX300 vs 1999 Volvo V70

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1999 Lexus RX3001999 Volvo V70
NHTSA complaints221169
Recall campaigns03
Service bulletins (TSBs)120217
Investigations15
Crash reports184
Fire reports101
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)18–1919–21
Median reported incident mileage104,500 mi80,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentLexus RX300Volvo V70
Power Train1298
Vehicle Speed Control1153
Electrical System843
Engine and Engine Cooling2420
Fuel System, Gasoline219
Air Bags145
Service Brakes, Hydraulic613
Seat Belts104

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling1247
Check engine light1215
Hesitation / surging816
Vibration / shaking77
Loss of power020

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.