2001 Lexus RX300 engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Lexus RX300 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased a 2001 lexus rx 300 from a private party in february of this year. Within days of the purchase the transmission failed and that was replaced, but I had also noticed some blue smoke when I started it. I took it into my auto mechanic and he told me that the car was burning oil, and…”
filed Jul 21, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lexus rx300. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine maintenance and was advised that there was a sludge buildup in the engine. The mechanic replaced a valve cover and stated that the failure was a common issue with the year, make…”
filed Apr 25, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other RX300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 RX300 | 3 | 12% |
| 2002 RX300 | 12 | 14% |
| 2000 RX300 | 20 | 9% |
| 1999 RX300 | 24 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.