Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| NV01000 | 12/22/2000 | 615952 | Brief information on glove box rattle noise. *tt | 02/06/2001 | |
| NV01000 | 12/22/2000 | 615957 | Technical service information bulletin regarding glove box rattle noise. *tt | 02/06/2001 | |
| NV00600 | 04/21/2000 | 612532 | Subject regarding glove box rattle noise. *tt | 06/08/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||||
| BO00800 | 12/01/2000 | 615950 | Subject regarding production changes to improve the performance of the rear hatch. *tt | 02/06/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 09/08/2000 | 1 | 03/24/2000 | |
| When changing lanes steering wheel went into opposite direction, resulting in a collision. dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to duplicate or correct problem. manufacturer has been notified. throttle was sticking. speaker failed. consumer heard a rattling noise in right front dash area, dealer replaced the glove compartment. *ak *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle heard and explosion in rear passenger door. consumer thought it was speaker that exploded. took to dealer, and they couldn't find a remedy. *ak | |||
| 11/20/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| If the wireless remote is used to lock the vehicle and a person in it, then after 30 seconds the security system activates and the person in the vehicle is trapped. none of the door handles or windows will operate. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 10/13/2007 | 11/01/2000 | ||
| Hello recently i had a problem with my lexus rx300 hatch back door coming loose. first, the bolt that holds one of the hydraulic cylider that were used to keep the door open broke, and then the handle that opens the hatchback door broke and shot closed. the only thing that was holding the door was the other cylider. had that broken loose, the door would have had fallen off the vehicle. when i took it in for repair, i have been told by lexus that it was a normal wear and tear. i could not believe it. i have learned since then that this issue that i had experienced is not an isolated incidents. i have heard that this is a common problem in rx300 and definitely a safety issue. the affected vehicles should have been recalled to be fixed. i am writing this letter to nhtsa headquarter in washinton to request to look into this problem. i am very concerned that it could have caused serious safety hazard on the road. please look into this issue as soon as possible.*cn | |||