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2003 Lexus RX300 vs 2003 Volvo V70

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2003 Lexus RX3002003 Volvo V70
NHTSA complaints2532
Recall campaigns05
Service bulletins (TSBs)54204
Investigations00
Crash reports51
Fire reports00
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1819–22
Median reported mileage63,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentLexus RX300Volvo V70
Power Train75
Electrical System35
Vehicle Speed Control52
Air Bags33
Engine and Engine Cooling33
Fuel System, Gasoline06
Visibility30
Fuel/propulsion System12

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling08

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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.