1999 Lexus RX300 air bags problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1999 Lexus RX300 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 1999 lexus rx300. While driving 45 mph in inclement weather, the contact crashed into the rear of a stopped vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head and left knee injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was…”
filed Jun 28, 2017
“The consumers vehicle was hit in the side by another vehicle that was traveling about 45 mph, yet none of the side air bags deployed. The vehicle was totaled. Please describe further. *nlm”
filed Oct 3, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other RX300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 RX300 | 3 | 12% |
| 2002 RX300 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 RX300 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 RX300 | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Lexus RX300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.