1998 Lexus Rx300 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Lexus Rx300. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“1998 lexus rx 300 spun out of control and rolled over. This was in 2002 august and I had called lexus to check if there is a sudden acceleration or a roll over problem. They said none. I decided not to engage a forensic engineer to investigate because that would delay the insurance pay back. My…”
“Sunroof experiencing problems.”
“Electrical system failures on two occasions.”
“Venting system operates poorly due to design, no control for central vents.”
“Trim and stripping coming off.”
“Tire blew out on highway. Dot ela6cbc447 bridgestone turanzap225/60r16.”
Defect investigations
ENGINE SEIZURE
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Lexus Rx300 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.