| The Lexus RX300 is the most sought after | | | | on additional safety with features like a vehicle |
| luxury SUV and with good reason. This model is | | | | skid control, a brake assist feature, a 3-point |
| so popular today because it is now very | | | | center rear seatbelt, and child safety seat |
| affordable and continues to stand the test of | | | | anchors. Other improved features on the 2001 |
| time in performance, reliability, and design. But | | | | year used Lexus SUV are an alloy spare wheel |
| with 5 years of models to choose from, you'll | | | | (earlier used Lexus SUV models will have a steel |
| want to make sure that you choose the year | | | | spare wheel), an enlarged fuel tank, and a |
| model that you'll enjoy the most. | | | | redesigned grill. You'll find some different options |
| One of the greatest benefits of buying used is | | | | when comparison shopping the 2002 used Lexus |
| that consumers have the opportunity to see how | | | | SUV as well, such as all black leather trim, a wood |
| various year models performed after being road | | | | steering wheel and gearshift knob, and heated |
| tested in every day life. The longer a model is in | | | | seats with dual warmth levels. Earlier year models |
| production, the more time that carmakers have | | | | of the RX300 Lexus SUV also have heated seats, |
| to respond to consumer feedback and perfect | | | | but offer only one heat setting. |
| the model. In this article, we'll look at the | | | | Recalls for this 2001 model |
| variations and recalls for each of the RX300 | | | | · Exterior lights (2006): see 2006 exterior |
| model years to help you choose the right used | | | | light recall for 1999 models. |
| Lexus SUV. | | | | Lexus RX300 - 2002 |
| Lexus RX300 - 1999 | | | | With so many changes in 2001, Lexus made only |
| The RX300 is the original Lexus SUV and the one | | | | a few minor adjustments in 2002. In the year |
| that the public instantly fell in love with. Lexus | | | | 2002 used Lexus SUV you'll find all of the |
| doesn't consider the RX300 an "SUV," but a | | | | improved 2001 features along with an improved |
| crossover vehicle; something between a luxury | | | | navigation system. The navigation system in the |
| auto and an SUV. In fact, the low range gearing | | | | 2002 used Lexus SUV includes the ability to |
| of the RX300 makes this used Lexus SUV more | | | | calculate multiple routes, has simplified graphics, |
| of an "all weather, on road" wagon as opposed to | | | | and allows you to preview routes. Also added to |
| an off-roading style SUV. For a used SUV with | | | | this year's used Lexus SUV is a faster computer |
| true off-roading power, Lexus offers the LX470. | | | | and a dashboard screen for playing movies. |
| Recalls for this 1999 model | | | | Recalls for this 2002 model |
| · Exterior lights (2006): Certain CK | | | | · Exterior lights (2006): see 2006 exterior |
| Motorsports exterior lights sold as replacement | | | | light recall for 1999 models. |
| lamps for are not equipped with amber side | | | | Lexus RX300 - 2003 |
| reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle | | | | The 2003 used Lexus SUV is identical to the 2002 |
| safety standard no. 108 | | | | used SUV, aside from being manufactured one |
| · Headlights (1999): The headlights and | | | | year later. By 2002, Lexus had worked out the |
| taillights may not automatically illuminate in low | | | | kinks in the RX300 design, added features in |
| ambient light when the headlight switch is placed in | | | | response to customer feedback, and successfully |
| the "auto" position. | | | | grew the RX300 into a top selling vehicle. You |
| · Brake Tube (1999): If one of the dual brake | | | | won't find an RX300 used Lexus SUV beyond the |
| lines fails when the driver applies the brake, the | | | | year 2003. In 2004, Lexus concentrated on the |
| vehicle will feel unstable | | | | RX330, the successor of the RX300. |
| Lexus RX300 - 2000 | | | | Recalls for this 2003 model |
| The 2000 year model Lexus SUV RX300 is very | | | | · Exterior lights (2006): see 2006 exterior |
| similar to the 1999 version in both design and | | | | light recall for 1999 models. |
| performance. In fact the only difference you'll find | | | | Those in the market for a used Lexus SUV will |
| in the year 2000, is a trailer hitch. You may find | | | | find the RX300 to be a strong model and a great |
| some 2000 used model Lexus SUVs with a | | | | value. The classic styling gives any year of this |
| satellite based navigation system as this was an | | | | SUV a look that remains stylish and attractive |
| optional add-on for this year. | | | | today. Recalls are very few for the Lexus SUV, |
| Recalls for this 2000 model | | | | with 4 of the 5 models being recalled only for |
| · Exterior lights (2006): see 2006 exterior | | | | replacement lights. Today, Lexus is still on the |
| light recall for 1999 models. | | | | cutting edge of SUV design with its introduction of |
| Lexus RX300 - 2001 | | | | the RX400h, first hybrid SUV, in 2005. Best of all, |
| You'll find lots of new features on the 2001 used | | | | any used model Lexus SUV has proven to stand |
| Lexus SUV. 2001 is the year that Lexus focused | | | | the test of time in performance and reliability. |